Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist – Community Role (Lismore to Ballina Region)

Early Career or Experienced OT – Join Our Supportive North NSW Team!

Are you an Occupational Therapist —whether just starting out or experienced—looking to make a real difference in your local community? Join our Northern NSW team and provide meaningful support to NDIS participants living between Lismore and Ballina .

Job Description

This is a community-based role , ideal for someone who enjoys working independently while being part of a connected and supportive multidisciplinary team. Travel within the region is a key part of the role.

Why Join Us?

At Ability Action Australia , we are united by our passion for empowering NDIS participants to reach their goals. Our work is grounded in :

A strengths-based approach to assessment, goal setting, and intervention

Tailored use of standardised and non-standardised assessments to meet individual needs

Support through 1 : 1 clinical supervision , peer mentoring, and national in-services

A large, diverse OT team with caseloads matched to each therapist’s interests

Our current team covers a wide range of areas including :

Early intervention (infants 0–12 months)

Paediatrics

Adult and psychosocial disabilities

Complex Assistive Technology (both paediatric and adult)

Home modifications

What We Offer You :

Flexibility to create a work schedule that fits around your life

Regular 1 : 1 supervision tailored to your learning style and level of experience

National and local clinical development via journal clubs, in-services, and group supervision

Clear career pathways and leadership opportunities through Ability Action Australia and our parent company, MedHealth

Recognition and rewards tailored to your preferences—whether that’s financial bonuses, extra leave, or other incentives

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) , Fitness Passport , and 12 weeks paid maternity leave

What We’re Looking For :

Minimum of 6 months experience as an Occupational Therapist

Current AHPRA registration

Exposure to or experience in the NDIS / disability sector

Passionate about providing holistic support to vulnerable members of the community

A team player who values collaboration and ongoing learning

Current driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re looking for a rewarding role , a supportive team , and a place to grow your career , we’d love to hear from you.

Come be part of a team that values purpose, progress, and people.

Apply now to join Ability Action Australia in NNSW!

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Additional Information

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity?

Our fast-growing team of more than 3,500 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.

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