Occupational Therapist - Community & Disability, South West WA

About the role

MARS Healthcare is recruiting an Occupational Therapist for a not-for-profit disability services provider in the Vasse, Bunbury and Margaret River region of Western Australia. The role suits someone who wants to tailor their caseload to their clinical interests, with a gradual introduction to the workload, ongoing clinical supervision and flexible working. It is advertised as full-time or part-time.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy that helps people with disability build independence and participate in everyday activities
• Work across homes, schools, workplaces, community settings and therapy hubs
• Complete assessments and develop individualised therapy plans with clients and their support networks
• Deliver practical, goal-focused interventions that improve daily living skills, participation and quality of life
• Support paediatric and/or adult clients, with caseload preferences discussed around strengths and interests
• Collaborate with families, carers and a multidisciplinary allied health team
• Monitor progress, review interventions and keep accurate clinical documentation
• Take part in supervision, professional development and shared learning with experienced clinicians

Required profile

• A recognised Occupational Therapy qualification and current AHPRA registration
• Strong clinical reasoning and the ability to assess, plan and deliver evidence-based therapy
• Clear communication and relationship-building skills
• Good organisation and a commitment to ongoing professional development
• Current WA driver's licence, Working With Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening and First Aid certificate
• Valid Australian working rights
• Experience supporting people with disability is desirable but not essential

What we offer

• Salary up to $110,000 plus super, depending on experience
• Salary packaging of up to $15,899 for everyday living expenses, plus up to $2,650 for meal entertainment per year
• Flexible working, including office and work-from-home options
• Structured onboarding, training and ongoing clinical supervision
• Paid professional development leave and an external training allowance
• Paid travel time and kilometre reimbursement for community visits
• Annual leave loading and wellness leave options
• Opportunities to develop specialist interests and progress toward senior or clinical leadership roles