Occupational Therapist

2 days ago

Geelong, Victoria, Australia Adapt OT Full time $92,000 - $120,000 per year

Adapt OT are looking for an experienced OT to service a complex physical & neurological caseload whilst a senior staff member is on leave from late January to July 2026.

This would be a fixed term (six-month) Occupational Therapy contract with possibility of extension by mutual agreement. Full time or part time candidates will be considered.

Adapt OT is a well-established Occupational Therapy private practice, based in Geelong, VIC. Head to to learn more about us.

The role could be well suited to an experienced OT who may be intrigued about working in the private sector, someone planning their return to work after a period of leave, or an Australian traveller on a working holiday.

About Adapt OT

Adapt OT is a private practice Occupational Therapy service that has been operating in the Geelong region since 2016. The well-established team work with adult clients with a wide range of physical, cognitive and psychosocial disabilities. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work with NDIS Participants, TAC and Support at Home Package (Aged Care) recipients.

We value innovation, professional growth, team collaboration and the building of meaningful therapeutic relationships with clients and their support networks. The business has steadily grown into a thriving private OT service with excellent staff and a reliable referral base. Adapt OT have remained a NDIS Registered provider for over nine years, having completed the accreditation and review process a number of times.

At Adapt OT, we believe in personal and professional growth. We foster an environment that encourages continuous learning, skill enhancement, and work life balance.

Our Occupational Therapists:

  • Provide creative and evidence-based therapy and support to clients in their homes, the local community, or at our office in central Geelong
  • Prescribe and implement assistive technology, including specialist seating and a wide range of customised equipment solutions.
  • Undertake comprehensive assessment of the home environment and recommend minor and complex home modification solutions to reduce barriers and optimise in-home function and access.
  • Complete Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs) and comprehensive reports
  • Complete Housing and Support Needs Assessments, including Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA), Supported Independent Living (SIL), and Individualised Living Options (ILO)

What We're Seeking

We're looking for a skilled and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team for a fixed term (leave cover) contract, with the view to extending into ongoing work if mutually agreeable.

The caseload attached to this leave cover position is comprised of neurological, spinal, amputee, and other clients with complex needs. The role would include scripting and problem-solving Assistive Technology, basic and complex home modifications, pressure care and manual handling input, functional capacity assessments and reporting. Support at Home clients may also form part of the caseload, and these clients typically require OT input for equipment prescription and home modifications.

A working knowledge of the caseload requirements is essential, and understanding of NDIS processes is desirable.

The successful candidate will be someone who works autonomously, can effectively problem solve and collaborate and has identified their preferred area of Occupational Therapy to be working with adults in the disability and aged sectors.

  • Adapt OT can accommodate full time or part time arrangements. We are seeking an OT who is available to work between 18 and 38 hours per week.
  • Applicants should have at least 3 years of experience within a relevant clinical area
  • Unrestricted AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
  • Eligibility for NDIS Worker Screening (inclusive of Working with Children Check and National Police Record Check)
  • Australian Drivers licence and preparedness to use own car for work purposes

What We Offer

Adapt OT value collaboration, open communication, and a supportive environment that fosters ongoing clinical and professional growth.

  • Option to work from your own home or our office at 151 Yarra St, Geelong
  • Regular staff meetings and team development activities including inservices, special interest groups and reflective practice
  • Mentoring and joint therapy sessions with senior Occupational Therapists
  • Regular direct supervision and support to establish your own Professional Development Plan
  • Option for full-time or part-time contract with flexible days and hours
  • In-house administration support
  • Achievable billable targets

The Package

This is a fixed term (six month) contract for a full time or part time Occupational Therapist, spanning late January to July 2026.

  • Competitive salary of between $92,000 - $120,000 (pro rata)
  • Superannuation at the statutory rate of 12.00%
  • Time and monetary support for ongoing professional development
  • Quarterly bonus structure to recognise staff performance
  • Annual and sick leave accrual, plus one additional wellbeing leave day per six months
  • Technology to support your role, including laptop, mobile phone and all the OT tools you require for the job
  • Reimbursement for car use at a per km rate in line with community award (currently 99c per km)
  • Professional Indemnity and Workcover Insurances

Contact Us

Reach out to us by sending your resume, along with a cover letter. Or contact us for a confidential discussion about the role.

Peta McKenna - Director and Occupational Therapist or )

Amy Zuluaga - Director and Occupational Therapist or )

Applications will be reviewed as received.

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