Community Occupational Therapist

Help people live more independently — while building a career that works for you.

Active Allied Health Australia is growing, and we are looking for two passionate Occupational Therapists to join our multidisciplinary team.

We have two full-time opportunities available across Melbourne:

Western Melbourne – 1 position
South-East Melbourne – 1 position

Whether you are an experienced community Occupational Therapist or an OT looking to build your experience in NDIS and Home Care, this is an opportunity to develop your clinical skills while making a genuine difference in people's everyday lives.

Why Join Active Allied Health?

At Active Allied Health, we believe that good occupational therapy is about more than completing assessments and writing reports.

It is about understanding the person, their environment, their goals and the barriers affecting their independence — then developing practical solutions that make a real difference.

You will have the opportunity to work directly with clients in their homes and communities while having the flexibility and support to manage your work effectively.

What you can expect:

• $110,000 annual salary + superannuation + KMs reimbursed
• Laptop provided
• Mobile phone provided
• Ongoing professional development
• Support from experienced and approachable management
• Multidisciplinary allied health environment
• Opportunity for career development as our organisation grows
• Meaningful community-based work

We want our clinicians to feel supported and trusted to do their best work.

You will be supported to manage your caseload when you need it.

About the Role

As a Community Occupational Therapist, you will work with NDIS participants and Support at Home clients to improve independence, safety, participation and quality of life.

Your work will take place primarily in clients' homes and community environments, allowing you to understand the challenges clients experience in their everyday lives and provide practical, clinically appropriate solutions.

Your caseload may include clients with a range of disabilities, functional limitations, ageing-related needs and complex support requirements.

Your Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for:

• Conducting Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs)
• Completing Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assessments
• Preparing NDIS plan review and change-of-circumstances reports
• Assessing functional capacity, safety and independence
• Assessing and recommending assistive technology and equipment
• Conducting home safety and accessibility assessments
• Recommending minor home modifications
• Liaising with builders, equipment suppliers and other service providers
• Developing individualised therapy and intervention plans
• Supporting clients to develop greater independence in everyday activities
• Providing practical strategies for personal care, meal preparation, mobility and household activities
• Educating clients, families and carers
• Preparing high-quality clinical and NDIS reports
• Maintaining accurate and timely progress notes and client records
• Collaborating with support coordinators, NDIS planners, support workers, families and other professionals
• Working collaboratively with our multidisciplinary allied health team
• Managing and prioritising your caseload effectively

About Active Allied Health

Active Allied Health Australia is a growing multidisciplinary allied health organisation committed to helping people regain and retain their independence, functional safety and wellbeing.

Our services include:

• Occupational Therapy
• Physiotherapy
• Speech Therapy
• Behaviour Therapy
• Podiatry
• Myotherapy
• Other allied health services

We work closely with the community and work with people across different ages, including NDIS participants and Home Care clients.

Our approach is goal-oriented, flexible and person-centred, with a strong focus on practical outcomes that matter to each individual.

About You

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about helping people achieve greater independence.

You will ideally have:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration with no restrictions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine interest in community-based Occupational Therapy
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload
• Strong clinical reasoning and assessment skills
• Good report-writing and documentation skills
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• A client-centred and compassionate approach
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients, families, carers and other professionals
• A current full Australian driver's licence

Experience in the following areas will be highly regarded:

• NDIS
• Support At Home
• Functional Capacity Assessments
• Assistive Technology
• Home Modifications
• Complex disability
• Community Occupational Therapy
• Aged care
• Rehabilitation

Don't have experience in every area? That's okay.

We are interested in your potential as well as your experience.

If you are an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist who is motivated to develop your community and NDIS clinical skills, we encourage you to apply.

New Graduate or Experienced OT — We Want to Hear From You

We recognise that great Occupational Therapists come from different stages of their careers.

If you already have experience with NDIS, Home Care, functional assessments, assistive technology or home modifications, you will have the opportunity to bring your expertise into a growing multidisciplinary team.

If you are newer to community or NDIS practice, you will have the opportunity to build your confidence, clinical reasoning and practical skills with support from experienced management and allied health professionals.

What matters most is your professional attitude, willingness to learn and genuine commitment to client outcomes.

Your Application

We would love to hear from Occupational Therapists who are looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing organisation.

Please submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining:

• Your Occupational Therapy experience
• Your experience with NDIS and/or Home Care clients
• Your preferred location — Western, South-East or Either
• Your availability for full-time employment
• Your earliest available commencement date

Apply through Indeed today.

Active Allied Health Australia is an equal opportunity employer.

If you are a passionate Occupational Therapist looking for a rewarding opportunity to help others and grow professionally, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your resume to Dibes Paudyal at [email protected] or contact us at 0467 294 360.

Pay: $100,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Travel reimbursement
• Visa sponsorship

Application Question(s):

• Which location are you interested in? Western Melbourne or South-East Melbourne or Either
• What is your employment preference? Full Time or Part Time
• How many years of Occupational Therapy experience do you have?
• Do you have experience completing Functional Capacity Assessments?
• When are you available to commence?
• Do you hold NDIS Clearance?

Licence/Certification:

• AHPRA registration (Preferred)
• Australian full driver's licence (Preferred)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sunshine VIC 3020