Occupational Therapist - Community role- Graduates welcome | Sydney

Occupational Therapist - Community role- Graduates welcome

Flexibility, support, growth – delivered daily. New grads welcome.

Type: Full-time or part-time

Location: Western Suburbs

Relocation: Available (interstate & international)

A highly respected, family-operated National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) service provider, with a distinguished history spanning decades in the disability sector, is seeking a compassionate and evidence-based Occupational Therapist. The organization is driven by a strong commitment to enhancing clients’ independence and overall quality of life. The role is integral to a growing multidisciplinary team and involves delivering services through a flexible combination of community outreach, telehealth, and centre-based care. This is a highly mobile position, granting the therapist flexibility to work remotely or from established clinical hubs when not actively engaging with clients.

About the Role

The Occupational Therapist (OT) operates within a multidisciplinary team, delivering evidence-based services via a blend of community, telehealth, and centre-based care. This is a mobile role that offers flexibility, allowing the clinician to work from home or one of the organization's hubs when not engaged with clients.

Key Responsibilities

The primary duties of the Occupational Therapist include:

• Assessing and treating clients across diverse needs, encompassing both paediatrics and adults.

• Supporting clients in achieving their NDIS goals and functional outcomes.

• Conducting Assistive Technology (AT) assessments and providing appropriate recommendations.

• Writing clear and timely reports on client progress and interventions.

• Managing a varied caseload and meeting established clinical targets.

• Collaborating with clients' families, referrers, and other key stakeholders.

• Actively participating in regular supervision and professional development activities.

New Graduate Program The organization provides a 12-month new graduate program designed to ensure a seamless and supportive transition into clinical practice. The program includes:

• A comprehensive induction week.

• Weekly 1:1 supervision sessions.

• Dedicated shadowing opportunities.

• Core skills training and internal professional development (PD).

• Fortnightly group mentoring.

• Regular mental health check-ins.

• Access to support from multidisciplinary senior clinicians.

Requirements

Candidates are required to possess the following:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.

• Current AHPRA registration.

• Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC), NDIS Worker Screening, and a Police Check.

• A current Driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

Benefits: Why Join?

The employer believes that supported clinicians perform their best work and offers a range of benefits, including:

• Flexible work arrangements, allowing work from the community, schools, clinical hubs, or from home (WFH).

• KPI and loyalty bonuses.

• Defined career progression pathways.

• A professional development allowance and paid study leave.

• Provision of essential tools like a laptop, phone, and toll pass.

• Unlimited snacks and drinks available in all hubs.

• National mobility options, allowing relocation anywhere in Australia.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and discounted private health insurance.

• Regular social events, guest speakers, and team-building days.