Occupational Therapist

• Lead in growing Better Rehab’s occupational therapy services across the Nowra region
• Conduct meaningful assessments and design therapy plans in diverse environments, including participants’ homes, day centres, parks, and beaches
• Work across NDIS and Support at Home programs
• Manage a broad caseload involving activities of daily living, capacity building, assistive technology, equipment prescription, and home modifications
• Build enduring relationships with clients and deliver client-centred care
• Handle complex cases and explore new treatment approaches
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
• Participate in fortnightly team meetings and team social events
• Work autonomously from a home office while remaining connected to the Wollongong team

• Full AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist; limited registration may be considered case by case
• Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle
• NDIS check, Working with Children Check, and Police Check, or willingness to obtain
• 1+ years of post-graduate experience
• Suitable home-office setup
• Comfortable working autonomously
• Onshore applicants seeking sponsorship will be considered

• Flexible hours and the opportunity to flex off when you’ve completed your client work
• Flexible and personalised professional development budget of up to $2,500 per year, usable as study leave, funding towards external learning and courses, or a combination
• Laptop and phone provided
• Therapy and assessment resources available at all sites
• Support and supervision, including an experienced dedicated 1:1 Supervisor
• Better Rewards Program: bonus pay, extra leave, or points redeemable for professional development, gadgets, and experiences
• Paid parental leave: 8 weeks for the primary carer and 2 weeks for the secondary carer
• Work-related travel reimbursement at $1.17 per kilometre, paid monthly
• National opportunities across 30 Australian sites
• Fortnightly team meetings and regular social events
• Remote and flexible work arrangements
• Opportunity to develop leadership skills and access mentoring pathway