Senior Occupational Therapist

About the role

Hearth is a registered NDIS and TAC disability support provider offering Support Work, Allied Health, Positive Behaviour Support and Supported Independent Living across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. It is hiring an experienced Occupational Therapist for a senior role within its Allied Health service, based in Glen Iris.

Key responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload, including complex clients
• Oversee complex assessments (AT, home modifications, SIL, FCA)
• Lead complex cases to ensure strong clinical outcomes
• Support clients to achieve meaningful long-term home and living goals
• Collaborate with Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy and PBS colleagues
• Provide supervision and mentoring for early-career OTs
• Support quality practice and continuous improvement
• Contribute to broader team and organisational projects

Required profile

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration
• Experience in disability or community settings (preferred)
• Experience with adult clients with physical disabilities (e.g. CP, MD, stroke, ABI, MS, MND, Parkinson's)
• 2-5 years of experience; an OT returning from extended leave may be considered

Required skills

• Strong clinical, leadership and mentoring skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team
• Positive, proactive attitude and commitment to ongoing learning

What we offer

• Hybrid working model
• Ongoing training and development
• Free parking at the office, next to Gardiner train station
• Supervision and mentoring opportunities