At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct assessments and provide therapy for NDIS participants of all ages.
- Company: Optimum Health Solutions, a leading allied health service provider.
- Benefits: Weekly mentoring for new grads, career growth, and supportive team environment.
- Other info: Purpose-built clinics with sensory rooms and gyms, fostering collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Occupational Therapy or final year student, AHPRA registration.
The predicted salary is between 64350 - 78650 $ per year.
Your caseload here can span NDIS participants of any age - functional and assistive technology assessments, home modifications, hands‑on therapy - and you have real say in which of those you do more of. Final‑year students, new graduates and experienced Occupational Therapists are all genuinely in scope; new graduates get weekly mentoring and structured supervision from day one, and experienced clinicians get a caseload they can specialise or diversify, with a clear path into senior, leadership or specialist roles when they're ready for it.
ASSESSMENTS & ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY
- Functional Capacity Assessments, Activities of Daily Living Assessments and support needs recommendations
- Assistive Technology assessments and equipment prescription, including complex and high‑cost AT solutions
- Seating and positioning assessments, and manual handling assessments
HOME MODIFICATIONS & HOUSING
- SIL, SDA and ILO assessments
- Home modification recommendations and environmental assessments
THERAPY & INTERVENTION
- Fine and gross motor therapy, sensory assessment and intervention, and emotional regulation strategies
- Individual and group‑based programs across adult and paediatric caseloads
- Early intervention assessments, school‑based and community‑based support
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
- Degree in Occupational Therapy, or in your final year of study
- Current or eligible AHPRA registration
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to evidence‑based practice and ongoing professional development
- Current driver's licence and access to a vehicle
- Working With Children Check and National Police Check
- Australian citizenship or permanent residency
WHY OPTIMUM HEALTH SOLUTIONS
Optimum has run allied health services across NSW and Tasmania for more than 20 years, with 14 clinics and a team of over 200 professionals - Physiotherapists, Speech Pathologists, Exercise Physiologists, Behaviour Support Practitioners, Dietitians, Podiatrists and Registered Nurses all working alongside you, with plenty of room to learn from each other. New graduates get weekly mentoring and structured supervision; more experienced clinicians get structured pathways into senior clinical, leadership and specialist roles. Clinics are purpose‑built, with sensory rooms, gyms and motor development spaces on site.
THE PRACTICALS
- Location: Goulburn, NSW
- Employment type: fulltime
- Caseload: NDIS‑focused, adult and paediatric
- Travel: community and in‑clinic
- Registration: current or eligible AHPRA registration required
Occupational Therapist – Goulburn employer: Optimum Health Solutions
Optimum Health Solutions is an exceptional employer for Speech Pathologists, offering a supportive and collaborative environment that fosters professional growth and development. With industry-leading mentoring programs and tailored caseloads, employees can specialise in areas of interest while making a meaningful impact on clients' lives. Located in Sylvania, our modern facilities and multidisciplinary team ensure that you have the resources and support needed to thrive in your career.
