At a Glance
- Tasks: Own and shape the OT program, focusing on meaningful client relationships and capacity-building.
- Company: Meliora Support Services, a charity dedicated to disability and aged care.
- Benefits: $105,000-$125,000 salary, super, generous PBI salary packaging, and flexible work options.
- Other info: Clear career progression into leadership roles and a supportive team environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact supporting people with severe disabilities in a rewarding role.
- Qualifications: Substantial OT experience and strong understanding of disability assessments required.
The predicted salary is between 105000 - 125000 $ per year.
Healthii People are proud to partner with Meliora Support Services, a charity working across disability and aged care in Brisbane and the South Burnett. They're looking for an experienced Senior OT who enjoys thoughtful, practical work with people whose lives are more complex than a standard assessment can capture.
What's on offer:
- Own the OT program: build the processes, standards and ways of working from the ground up
- Clear career progression: step in as the Senior OT, with a pathway into Team Leadership as the team grows
- Real impact: support people with severe disability through Unfunded Lives, and fill a genuine gap in OT supply in the South Burnett
- Strong package: $105,000-$125,000 + super + generous PBI salary packaging
- Clinical depth, not just assessments: longer-term capacity-building work with time to understand the person
- A team that listens: your clinical judgement is valued over pushing through assessments
- Variety and flexibility: Brisbane based, travel to the South Burnett once a month, and potential for some work-from-home hours
The role:
- Own and shape Meliora's OT program, implementing the processes, standards and ways of working that help it grow
- Functional Capacity Assessments, recommendations and reports
- Longer-term capacity-building work with clients, including goal setting, daily living skills, independence and community participation
- Support for Unfunded Lives, Meliora's charitable program helping people with severe disability access the NDIS
- Based in Brisbane with travel once a month to the South Burnett, where OT supply is limited
About you:
- Ready to take ownership, set direction and build processes, not just follow them
- Substantial OT experience and a strong understanding of disability and functional assessment
- Clear, defensible report writing
- Confident working independently, and happy to be part of a broader team
- Keen to build therapeutic relationships over time, not just complete assessments
Occupational Therapist in Brisbane employer: Healthii People
WEmpower is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for Occupational Therapists in the beautiful Port Macquarie / Coffs Harbour region. With competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and a strong focus on professional development, employees have the opportunity to grow their careers while making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families living with disabilities. Join a passionate team dedicated to delivering high-quality, person-centred services that promote independence and wellbeing.
