▷ [Urgent Search] Occupational Therapist

3 weeks ago


City of Melbourne, Australia Ability Action Australia Full time

Overview

At Ability Action Australia, we are proud to be a national NDIS provider, supporting thousands of participants in over 300 locations across Australia. Our team delivers Allied Health services including Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Behaviour Support, Psychology, Exercise Physiology and Physiotherapy.

Job Description

Occupational Therapist – Flexible Community Role

Are you an Occupational Therapist who thrives in a flexible, community-based role in the Bribie Island area?

Whether you’re newly graduated or highly experienced, if you're passionate about working in the disability sector and want the freedom to tailor your caseload — we’d love to hear from you

At Ability Action Australia, we’re committed to creating a work environment where you feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow.

What We Offer You

- Flexibility – Choose the days you work Full-time or part-time (3 x days minimum) – it's up to you.
- Remuneration & Perks – Industry-leading salary + kilometre reimbursement, laptop, smartphone, and salary packaging options
- Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a mix of working from home, in the community, and in-office or clinic hours
- Professional Development – PD allowance, tailored training, and ongoing development with AAA and our parent company, MedHealth
- Support – Clinical supervision, a structured onboarding program, and mentoring from experienced OTs
- Leave Options – Ability to purchase additional leave, plus a generous staff referral scheme
- Purpose-Driven Culture – Join a values-based team focused on delivering outstanding support to NDIS participants

Your Role

As an OT in our team, you’ll make a meaningful difference through:

- Managing a caseload that aligns with your areas of interest
- Conducting clinical assessments across emotional, psychological, cognitive, developmental, and physical functions
- Developing individualised, evidence-based therapy goals and interventions
- Providing environmental modification advice for homes, schools, workplaces and residential settings
- Recommending and facilitating Assistive Technology (AT) to promote independence
- Staying compliant with current legislation and NDIS guidelines
- Working collaboratively within a supportive, multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

What You’ll Need to Succeed

- Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- A proactive, client-centred mindset with a desire to innovate and grow
- A genuine passion for working in the disability and community sector
- The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- An interest in pediatrics, complex needs, or a preferred caseload area (let’s tailor it together)

Ready to Take Action?

Whether you're early in your career or an experienced clinician looking for a new challenge, Ability Action Australia offers you a place to thrive. Join a team that values your skills, supports your growth, and gives you the tools to make a lasting impact.

Our fast-growing team of more than 3,500 people around Australia represents a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.

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