Occupational Therapist

Due to consistent growth, Ascend Allied Health is looking for our next Occupational Therapist to join our growing team

International applications will be considered and new graduates are encouraged to apply, although this role is best suited to those with one year or more of community-based experience.

What We are Offering:

• Competitive salary dependent on the successful candidates experience.
• Work Laptop Provided
• Flexible working hours, including work from home options
• Save on work travel expenses company Vehicle available for home visits
• A fun and energetic, multi-disciplinary team including Exercise Physiologists and Dietitians

About the Fraser Coast:

Hervey Bay is a coastal city about 3.5 hours north of Brisbane, famous for its world-class whale watching and being the gateway to the beautiful K'gari (Fraser Island). Our team enjoy the quieter traffic and pace of regional lifestyle whilst still enjoying all the facilities of a growing city. We also work out of the history-rich township of Maryborough, 30 mins south of Hervey Bay (towards Brisbane).

About Ascend:

Ascend (est is a leading Allied Health company in the tight-knit communities of Hervey Bay, Maryborough, and the surrounding Fraser Coast region, known for providing excellent client-centred care with a focus on making meaningful change in our patient's lives. Ascend is locally owned and operated.

The Ascend Team value flexibility in their roles; including

• hours worked,
• clientele specialisation,
• scope of OT practice,
• opportunity for weekly Professional Development and a monthly team meeting,
• and opportunity to pursue projects of interest to bring value to the team, and the wider community. This includes opportunities to provide input into further development of Ascend's OT team.

The team pride themselves on high quality and evidence-based therapy producing measurable results.

About the Workspaces:

OT's at Ascend are invited to work in our dedicated Allied Health Clinic in Maryborough. Your role will also include visits to patient's homes for assessment or therapy purposes. You are welcome to complete report writing or other administration work at your home or in community spaces if you would prefer.

Most of Ascend's patients are funded by the NDIS, with others supported by: DVA, Workcover, NIISQ, Medicare, Home Care Packages, and privately-paying clientele. Ascend provides Occupational Therapy intervention within the community in Hervey Bay, Maryborough, and surrounding areas.

About the successful candidate:

The successful candidate will:

• Be a confident clinician with skills to work independently
• Able to confidently identify their scope of practice
• Obtain adequate knowledge of the National Disability Insurance Scheme and/or other public health fundings
• Have outstanding written and verbal communication skills, excellent rapport building and impression management skills
• Be able to work effectively and interact well within a team
• Have necessary tertiary qualifications, registration with AHPRA, and appropriate PI & PL insurance
• Have a reliable vehicle and a current driver's licence
• Have NDIS worker screening (or be eligible to complete)
• Have experience with diverse caseloads or disability.

If you can visit Hervey Bay or Maryborough, we would love to introduce you to the team, including our current Occupational Therapist, Kaitlyn. Relocation assistance is available for negotiation.

The first suitable applicant to apply will be offered a position, so please apply at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter to  by Friday 12th September 2025.

The cover letter should briefly outline your suitability for this role based upon the aforementioned criteria and your clinical experience.