Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – Join Our Allied Health Team at UDC

At United Disability Care (UDC), we believe in empowering people with disabilities to love their lives and live their dreams. Our team is driven by growth, innovation, and a genuine commitment to providing person-led care that makes a real difference.

We're looking for a motivated and skilled Occupational Therapist who thrives on independence, organisation, and bringing structure to complexity. If you're passionate about your field, love problem-solving, and can manage your caseload with confidence while keeping a sharp eye on data and reporting, this is the role for you

We work with a wide range of NDIS participants from the age of 9 and above to improve their functioning, wellbeing, and create a meaningful change in their quality of life. We are dedicated to continuous improvement and using best practice approaches in all aspects of our work.

What You'll Do

• Deliver comprehensive OT assessments and develop tailored treatment plans.
• Work closely with the Clinical Lead to grow and shape UDC's OT services.
• Use your strong organisational skills to independently manage your caseload.
• Analyse and report on participant progress with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.
• Champion continuous improvement and contribute to service excellence.

What does a day in this role look like?

Morning – You're out visiting a participant to check in on how your recent intervention is supporting them and their team. It's a chance to hear firsthand how things are going and what's working well.

Midday – Back at your desk, you document your visit and continue working on a Functional Capacity Assessment for a participant you assessed last week.

Afternoon – You join a stakeholder meeting with a participant's support team, collaborating on strategies to improve safety in their home while aligning support with their individual capabilities and needs.

What We're Looking For

Required:

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• 2+ years of experience working as an Occupational Therapist
• Clinical skills in assessment, intervention planning and implementation, and measuring effective outcomes
• Ability to consult with participants and stakeholders to complete Functional
• Capacity Assessments, Sensory Profiles, and other essential NDIS reports
• Ability to obtain and maintain a current Driver's License, Blue Card, NDIS Worker
• Screening Clearance, evidence of right to work in Australia, and a criminal history check
• Access to a consistently available insured vehicle to conduct appointments to your participants whenever one of the UDC fleet vehicles are not available

Strongly Desired:

• Well-developed clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills, with the ability to design and deliver effective therapy interventions.
• Proven experience building and maintaining positive working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Previous experience supporting participants with sensory disabilities.
• Solid understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) framework.
• Awareness of the disability sector, including Disability Services Standards, or the ability to access and apply this knowledge when required.

Why UDC?

• Be part of a team where your impact matters.
• Be rewarded for your efforts – $104, $111,857.20 per annum + Super.
• Salary Packaging options (for eligible candidates) up to $15,900 tax free earnings as well as options for a Meal Card of $2,650 tax free - Reduce your taxable income & potentially increasing your take-home pay
• Annual AHPRA Registration Fee Reimbursement
• Flexible Working - Hybrid Remote Working Opportunities
• Opportunities for professional development, supervision, and growth.
• A supportive, values-driven culture that celebrates innovation and excellence.
• The chance to help shape and expand OT services at UDC.

If you're an Occupational Therapist who's ready to bring your expertise, passion, and organisational flair to a role that truly changes lives, we'd love to hear from you Contact our People & Culture team on or

Apply now and be part of something meaningful at United Disability Care. Together, we help people live their best lives.

United Disability Care is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $104,821.60 – $111,857.20 per year

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance
• Salary packaging
• Work from home

Work Location: In person