Occupational Therapist

Job description

WEmpower, in partnership with Healthii People, is looking for an experienced and passionate Occupational Therapist to join their growing Allied Health team in the Port Macquarie / Coffs Harbour region on a full-time basis.

What's on Offer?

• $85,000 – $105,000 + Superannuation, based on experience
• Opportunity for career growth and professional development
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference to individuals and families living with disability
• Travel allowance
• Supportive leadership team
• Flexible working arrangements
• A genuinely varied caseload spanning paediatric, adolescent and adult clients
• Ongoing professional development and clinical support
• Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment

WEmpower is a community provider built on compassion, connection and a genuine commitment to transforming lives. Their focus is on providing quality support that promotes independence, dignity, wellbeing and a genuine sense of belonging. WEmpower deliver high-quality, person-centred Occupational Therapy services to NDIS participants across the Mid North Coast.

What you'll be doing:

• Completing Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs) and preparing high-quality NDIS reports
• Conducting Assistive Technology assessments, equipment trials and prescription
• Completing Home Modification assessments (minor and complex, within scope)
• Delivering individual OT intervention to children, adolescents and adults
• Developing individualised therapy plans with measurable, functional goals
• Supporting sensory, emotional regulation, executive functioning, fine motor, gross motor and daily living skills
• Facilitating group therapy programs, including school holiday programs
• Delivering parent, caregiver and support-worker education and training
• Liaising with Support Coordinators, Plan Managers, schools and other allied health professionals
• Contributing to multidisciplinary case conferences and service development initiatives

About You:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration
• Previous NDIS experience
• Current Working with Children Check and relevant disability-sector screening
• Current Australian driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• Strong clinical reasoning and report-writing skills
• Ability to independently manage a varied caseload
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach

If you're an OT looking for a role with real variety, genuine support, and the chance to make a lasting impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join the WEmpower team.