Senior Occupational Therapist

If you want to make a difference by having a positive impact on peoples' lives, then a career with Australian Quadriplegic Association (part of Independence Australia Group) may be for you.

About us

Founded in 1987 by people with quadriplegia, AQA began with a mission to improve access to information, support, and employment for people with spinal cord injuries. Today, we continue to provide tailored support to people living with SCI and other physical disabilities.

AQA is a proud member of Independence Australia Group. Independence Australia is a social enterprise that provides choices and services for people with a disability or other personal need. Independence Australia has been positively impacting the lives of thousands of people since 1957. To read more about us, visit

About the Role

Step into a dynamic Senior Occupational Therapist role where clinical excellence meets leadership. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to lead from the front—delivering high-impact therapy services while guiding and supporting the team.

• Providing high quality, evidence-based assessment and intervention to clients with significant physical disabilities.
• Utilizing an evidence-based measurement tool and your skills in assessment, you'll create therapy plans and provide life-changing occupational therapy to support participants in achieving their goals and maximizing NDIS funding
• Building meaningful relationships with the participants and their supports (family, carers, friends)
• Delivering training and support to other internal Occupational Therapists and Allied Health Assistants in the specialist area of practice, as required.
• Discharge planning and equipment prescription

You'll play a key role in both delivering client services and supporting the development of other team members. This includes providing informal mentorship and leadership within the OT team and ensuring best practices in clinical care.

About You

You are a dedicated and experienced Occupational Therapist with 4–5 years of clinical experience, currently registered with AHPRA. You have a strong foundation in complex physical disability, with demonstrated experience in:

• Experienced Occupational Therapist with a positive, contemporary attitude to people with disability
• Client driven evidence-based therapy services
• Clinically accomplished and confident with leadership capabilities
• Good working knowledge of the NDIS, TAC and/or Aged Care.
• Experience in AT, home mods, SIL & SDA assessments is desirable.
• Experience working in the disability sector especially with clients who have spinal cord injuries or significant physical disabilities.
• High level of assessment skills to understand patient care needs and recommended supports for the community
• Committed to interdisciplinary practice with excellent communication skills
• Skilled in the provision of supervision and education.

In addition to your clinical expertise, you bring leadership capabilities, having either supervised junior staff or supported a team. You're confident in working autonomously while also contributing to team development. You take initiative, are well-organised, and committed to delivering high-quality, client-centred services. Your experience also includes managing and prioritising a clinical caseload, ensuring timely and effective service delivery.

Why work with us

As a valued member of our team, you have access to a range of benefits and perks to ensure you thrive at Independence Australia Group, including:

• Access salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay by reducing your taxable income
• We pay your Superannuation fortnightly to help you grow your super balance faster
• Supportive and inclusive team environment, and modern offices
• Access free confidential counselling and support from our Employee Assistance Program

Work with Purpose

Are you looking for a rewarding career that makes a positive impact on people's lives? Join the Independence Australia team to help thousands of Australians living with disability and personal need lead fulfilling and independent lives.

Be part of a team that values equity, empathy, respect and quality underpinned by our four guiding principles:

• Customer Centric:Ensuring that customers have choice and control is paramount in our decision making.
• Valued People: Encouraging and rewarding innovation and excellence, recognition, and feedback.
• One Organisation: Sharing a common purpose supported by positive contributions, clear responsibilities, and accountability.
• Strive for Excellence: We value and reward innovative thinking, proactivity, resourcefulness, and responsiveness.

For a rewarding career where you can make a real difference and positive impact on peoples' lives, APPLY NOW