Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist - Melbourne (West and North)

Posted: 03/10/2025

Closing Date: 30/10/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Melbourne

Job Category: Allied Health

Join a Workplace That’s Making a Real Difference – Occupational Therapist Opportunities Now Available

Locations: Western Team (Deer Park, Melton, Werribee clinic bases) & Northern Team (Thomastown, Tullamarine, Bulleen clinic bases)

Want to experience something out of the ordinary / make lifelong memories?Why not consider a 12-month secondment toourHobart or Albury teamsand then transfer back to a Melbourne team (if you haven't fallen in love with these awesome parts of the country)

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of people with neurological conditions?
At NeuroRehab Allied Health Network, we’re looking for Occupational Therapists to join our supportive, values-driven team.

Why NeuroRehab?

We’re more than just a workplace – we’re a purpose-led organisation.
Our mission? To empower people with a neurological condition to live life full of choice, inclusion, and new possibilities.

With a team of 180+ professionals, we’re proud to be one of the most respected and comprehensive allied health providers in our sector – delivering innovative care across Melbourne, Hobart and North-East Victoria / Southern NSW.

Our Core Values:

- We Expand Horizons

If these core values connect with you – read on

Job Description

Here’s Why Our Team Loves Working Here:

Professional Support & Growth

- We have recently updated our support program for early career (and those wanting to transition into neuro) therapists. Get trained up by experts in the neuro field:

- Weekly supervision with dedicated senior therapist during your induction period

- Plus - Up to 1 hour per week client specific support with one of our Education or Passion Pathway Senior OT’s so you can confidently move forward with each client taken on in your caseload (get great access to people with awesome knowledge)

- Plus - Early career tutorial program upskilling you in the primary areas of community neuro work

- Plus - Our Nest program which is a multidisciplinary program to help you connect with peers and learn some of the non-clinical skills needed to be successful in community work

- Access a generous PD budget to invest in courses you care about, plus free access to the range of professional development courses that NeuroRehab hosts. Our learning opportunities are second to none in the industry

Competitive Package & Tools to Succeed

- Work laptop & phone provided
- Access to a huge range of physical and clinical resources
- Fully reimbursed travel costs
- Incentive payment program – when you are putting the extra effort in, you’ll earn additional pay
- Need a vehicle? A company car can be negotiated within your agreement
- Unique Adventure Leave to explore and recharge
- Staff social events
- We’ve built a workplace culture that’s fun, inclusive, and truly flexible.
- Ranked as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces by Great Places to Work®.

Flexible Work That Works for You

- Choose from a 4-day compressed work week, 9-day compressed fortnight, or traditional 5-day schedule with flexible start/finish times – your lifestyle, your choice.
- Work from our clinic base or from home – whatever suits your day more

About the Role:

We’re looking for creative and confident Occupational Therapists to support our clients living with:

- Stroke, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, MS, MND, PD, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, and other neurological conditions. We only accept clients that have a neurology component as their primary disability – If Neuro is your thing, we are your organisation.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

- Deliver OT assessments, interventions, education, and reports
- Prescribe and apply for assistive technology
- Develop expertise in home modifications
- Support long-term, person-centred therapy goals
- Collaborate with a tight-knit multidisciplinary team
- Supervise junior clinicians (senior positions)
- Be innovative and tailor your therapy approach
- Work with clients funded under NDIS, TAC, My Aged Care and private programs.

Career Progression at NeuroRehab:

We’re committed to your professional growth. Our career pathways have 3 different options to follow:

- Leadership & Management
- Education & Supervision
- Clinical Expertise (passion pathway)

Each of these areas have multiple progression points to develop your way through to becoming a superstar OT.

Desired Skills and Experience

What You Need:

- AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Police Check, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening (we can help arrange all of these)
- Driver’s Licence

Bonus Points For:

- Experience with NDIS
- Knowledge of assistive tech prescription
- 1+ years’ experience (new grads are also welcome to apply)
- 3+ years’ experience to consider senior roles

We are open to and experienced with visa sponsorship for the right candidate

Diversity & Inclusion:

At NeuroRehab, we welcome and celebrate diversity.
No matter your culture, background, gender identity, physical ability, religion, neurodiversity or sexual orientation – you are encouraged to apply.

We proudly acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land and pay our respects to Elders past, present & emerging.

Applications Close: 30th October 2025

But don’t wait We’re interviewing as applications come in.

Apply today or reach out for a casual, no-commitment chat at: careers@nrah.com.au

For additional information on our services check out our website www.nrah.com.au

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