Occupational Therapist - Rockhampton

Occupational Therapist - Rockhampton

Spinal Life Australia is a non-profit organisation that aims to support people with spinal cord damage to live an accessible, equitable and empowered life. We have offices located across QLD and in Perth, WA.  We are operating in a competitive landscape as a NDIS provider, with more than 2,200 clients and members, there has never been a better time to join Spinal Life Australia.

As part of our team of highly motivated Allied Health professionals, you will work closely with people with spinal cord damage and other physical disabilities to help them achieve their goals and live the life they want to lead.

The position is open to candidates looking for either part-time or full-time work based out of our Rockhampton office.

In this dynamic role, you can make a meaningful contribution to your customer’s lives by :

• Trialling and prescribing equipment and assistive technology including manual and power wheelchairs, pressure reduction cushions, hoists and slings, shower chairs, and continence and daily living aids
• Writing reports for funding bodies to support the purchase of equipment and assistive technology to meet customers’ needs
• Daily visits to support your customers in the community
• Contributing to strategic planning to improve and expand our services
• Completing Functional Capacity Assessments, applications for Complex Home Modifications, as well as Supported Independent Living and Specialist Disability Accommodation assessments.
• Managing your caseload to deliver the best outcomes for our customers

Successful applicants will need :

• Current AHPRA registration
• Experience in working with people with spinal cord damage or other physical disabilities would be an advantage, but not essential
• High level of organisational skills to manage and coordinate caseloads
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in delivering the best possible solutions for your customers
• Experience working in a fee-for-service environment is highly desirable
• Either have a current or be able to apply for a NDIS workers screening + Blue card
• Proof of Covid 19 Vaccination certificate

Our benefits to support you :

• Competitive remuneration and salary packaging
• Flexible options to support your work-life balance, including accrued days off
• Health and wellbeing programs

Apply today and become an integral part of our growing team.

Please include both a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the advertised role and why you want to join our team.

For more information, please call Cheryl Varghese, Talent Acquisition Specialist - Allied Health & Corporate Services on

Spinal Life Australia is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disabilities to apply. We also actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for our positions.

All applications will be assessed as they are received.