Senior Occupational Therapist

Why This Role Matters

Ability Action Australia (AAA) is seeking a Senior Occupational Therapist to strengthen its Southside QLD team, supporting NDIS participants and their families. Senior OTs provide expert clinical care, supervise junior clinicians, and contribute to improving service delivery. This role combines flexible hybrid work with meaningful impact on participant outcomes.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Occupational Therapist for the Southside suburbs of Sunnybank, QLD. You will manage complex caseloads, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, provide supervision and coaching, and contribute to projects that enhance clinical practice. Full-time or part-time positions are available, with hybrid work options combining home, community, and office/clinic settings.

Key Features

• Position: Senior Occupational Therapist
• Company: Ability Action Australia (MedHealth)
• Location: Southside region, Sunnybank, QLD, Australia
• Employment Type: Full-Time (Hybrid: WFH + Office + Community)

Responsibilities

• Manage complex caseloads of NDIS participants and their families
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including external stakeholders
• Provide clinical supervision, coaching, and guidance to junior clinicians and students
• Attend supervision and CPD training sessions
• Contribute to or lead projects that improve clinical practice and service delivery

Required Qualification

• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
• At least 4 years of clinical experience, including working with NDIS participants
• Experience supervising other clinicians and students

Important Requirements

• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams
• Passion for delivering participant-centered care

Employment Options

• Full-time or part-time positions available
• Hybrid work model combining WFH, community visits, and office/clinic access
• Structured supervision and mentoring for ongoing professional development

What We Offer

• Competitive, industry-leading salary with benefits including salary packaging, performance rewards, PD allowance, and corporate discounts
• Flexible work hours and locations to suit lifestyle
• Career growth opportunities and tailored professional development pathways
• Weekly supervision, dedicated mentors, and senior clinician guidance
• Balanced work style with hybrid model and community engagement

Experience and Skills

• Minimum 4 years of clinical experience, including NDIS work
• Supervisory experience with junior clinicians or students
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and leadership skills
• Commitment to continuous improvement in clinical practice

Salary Insights

Industry-leading remuneration with flexible benefits, PD allowance, salary packaging, and performance incentives.

Company Overview

Ability Action Australia (AAA), partnered with MedHealth, is a national NDIS provider delivering Allied Health services including Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Behaviour Support, Psychology, Exercise Physiology, and Physiotherapy. AAA has 3,500+ employees across Australia and focuses on participant-centered, flexible, and high-quality care.

FAQs

1. Who can apply?

   • Occupational Therapists with current AHPRA registration and minimum 4 years of experience.

2. Where will I work?

   • Hybrid: Work from home, community visits, and office/clinic locations in the Southside suburbs of Sunnybank, QLD.

3. Is supervision provided?

   • Yes, structured supervision, mentoring, and coaching from senior clinicians.

4. Can I work part-time?

   • Yes, both full-time and part-time options are available.

Application Tips

• Highlight AHPRA registration and relevant experience with NDIS participants
• Emphasize leadership and supervision experience
• Showcase ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Mention interest in clinical projects and service improvement initiatives