Occupational Therapist Level 1

Location: Launceston, Tasmania (hybrid: office, remote & community visits)

Hours: 37.5 hrs/week, full time

Salary: Commensurate with award + experience (Allied Health Professionals Award – Tasmania)

At Amrita Sinha Occupational Therapy (ASOT), we specialise in delivering evidence-based, person-centred supports for clients funded primarily under the NDIS. We work with people aged 16–65 years presenting with psychosocial disabilities, Autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, and other neurodivergent conditions.

We are a growing, values-driven practice based in Launceston, where innovation, collaboration, and mentorship are at the heart of how we work.

We are seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist – Level 1 to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a new graduate or early-career OT who wants to:

• Develop skills across functional capacity assessment, therapy, and capacity building within the NDIS space
• Work with a supportive caseload of clients in clinic, home, and community settings
• Receive structured supervision, training, and onboarding directly with the Founder/Senior OT
• Progress towards Level 2 responsibilities as skills, confidence, and clinical reasoning develop

This is a hybrid position with flexibility to balance remote work, office time, and community visits.

• Provide assessment, intervention, and goal-focused OT supports to NDIS participants aged 16–65
• Deliver both psychosocial and functional interventions (e.g., ADL training, sensory regulation, capacity-building skills)
• Contribute to Functional Capacity Assessments, OT reports, and therapy plans that inform NDIS funding
• Work collaboratively with clients, families, support coordinators, and multidisciplinary teams
• Actively participate in regular supervision, reflective practice, and CPD activities
• Demonstrate commitment to best practice, ethical standards, and client-centred outcomes

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration (or evidence of process commenced if awaiting work permit or new graduate pathway)
• Strong communication, organisational, and documentation skills
• A genuine interest in working with clients with psychosocial disabilities and neurodivergence
• Ability to work flexibly across remote, office, and community environments
• Current driver's license (NDIS work often involves travel within the Launceston area; work car provided)

• Award-aligned salary commensurate with experience
• Structured onboarding & mentorship with Founder/Senior OT
• Weekly clinical supervision and peer support
• Funded professional development allowance + study leave opportunities
• Flexible hybrid work model (remote, office, and community visits)
• Work car provided for client visits and community travel
• Clear career progression pathways to Level 2 OT

Why Launceston, Tasmania?

Imagine finishing work and being just minutes from breathtaking riverside walks, mountain trails, and world-class food and wine. Launceston is a vibrant, welcoming regional city with a thriving arts scene, great schools, affordable housing, and easy access to Tasmania's stunning wilderness. You'll enjoy a slower pace with a strong community feel, while still having all the professional opportunities of a growing NDIS and mental health sector.

Why Join Amrita Sinha Occupational Therapy?

You won't get lost in a big system — here, you'll be mentored directly by an experienced Senior OT and Founder, supported with weekly supervision, and encouraged to shape your career path. You'll work hybrid (home, office, and community) with a work car provided, plus CPD support and a clear progression plan to Level 2 OT.