Occupational Therapist - Healthcarelink in Sydney

• Occupational Therapist - Community role- Graduates welcome
• Sydney

  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.

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