Occupational Therapists + Behaviour Support Practitioners

Macarthur Disability Services (MDS) has been providing support to people with a disability, the frail aged and their carers for over 40 years. We actively promote the rights and aspirations of people with a disability to enrich lives and roles in the community through the provision of choice, opportunity and innovative service design.

We take great pride in what we do at MDS, and we work to foster for our employee's a culture of Respect, Quality and Empowerment, in line with the MDS values.

MDS believes our mission purpose is dependent on the collective efforts of our diverse workforce. MDS aims to use a competency based management strategy for Human Resources practices and to develop motivated teams who are driven, skilled and trained.

MDS offers a rewarding career with:

• Flexible Work practices including work from home
• Full Time/Part Time/Casual or Contractor options available
• $10,000 Professional development fund on offer

MDS is seeking to grow our Allied Health Teams in the roles of:

• Occupational Therapists - Full Time/Part Time/Casual or Contractor
• Behaviour Support Practitioners - Contractor

The Allied Health team at MDS offers Qualified OT's and BISS Practitioners at any stage of their career journey with flexible workplace options in work hours, locations and an ongoing commitment to extensive professional development.

Key Responsibilities for this Occupational Therapists include:

• Conduct Occupational Therapy assessment and intervention to support participants in maintaining, or improving, functional abilities and independence.
• Develop individualised care plans that reflect participants goals as per their NDIS funding
• Undertake accurate and timely documentation and communication, including clinical notes, reports, responding to inquiries and the NDIA.
• Undertake professional development activities to maintain and enhance skills

Key Responsibilities for Behaviour Support Practitioners include:

• Behaviour support plans are developed and reviewed, assessments are completed
• Facilitate case meetings and case conferences as required
• Provide implementation and training of behaviour support plans to all relevant stakeholders

The successful applicant will have:

• Higher education tertiary qualification in relevant field
• Registration with AHPRA/Behaviour Support Practitioner ID
• Knowledge of the concepts and principles of Evidence based practice and positive behaviour support
• Understanding of the NDIS and the service delivery model
• Current Drivers License and access to a reliable motor vehicle.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Clearance

Desirable:

• Experience working with children and adults with a disability / mental health and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Positions available include fulltime, part time, casual or Contractor at varying hours. Employed roles are covered under the SCHCADS Award Level 5 classification (Permanent rates $ $53.31 per-hour). Work can be completed from MDS Head Office in Campbelltown, Prestons Office, visiting clients in the community and working from home. Also offered is salary packaging, flexible working hours, mobile phone and leave loading. A copy of the position description can be accessed here. More information on your Career Journey with MDS can be found here

To apply for this position, please complete the application form below

Phone for further information.

Application close 8am Monday 20th October 2025

Applications will not be considered unless application form is completed.

Candidates may be contacted prior to this advertisement closing. It is essential that all applicants have the right to work in Australia. They must also have a current driver's licence (P1 or above) and access to their own vehicle. Applicants are required to provide an NDIS Worker Screening Check and a clearance for working with children. MDS is an EEO Employer and a smoke free workplace.

MDS is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people