Occupational Therapist Grade 1
Ferntree Gully - Australia
Job Summary
- Full-time 11-month maternity leave contract
- Based at our Ferntree Gully & Ringwood East sites with outreach work across the community
- $43.63 - $53.07 per hour 12% Super Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18550
Help people live more independently confidently and safely
Looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference while building your clinical skills across a diverse client group
Join Eachs Primary Care Occupational Therapy team and support people of all ages and backgrounds to achieve greater independence in their homes and communities. Working across clinic and community settings youll deliver person-centred interventions prescribe equipment and home modifications and help people participate more fully in the activities that matter most to them.
This position works across a variety of funding streams supporting both block-funded and fee-for-service clients giving you exposure to a broad range of presentations and opportunities to grow your clinical expertise.
Your role your impact
As an Occupational Therapist youll help people improve function mobility safety and participation through practical evidence-based interventions that support everyday living.
You will:
- Assess plan and deliver individualised occupational therapy interventions in clinic home and community settings
- Support functional independence through equipment prescription assistive technology and environmental modifications
- Develop client-centred care plans that align with each persons goals strengths and circumstances
- Complete funding applications and reports to help clients access the support they need
- Build trusted relationships with clients families carers and multidisciplinary colleagues
- Provide education and training to support the safe use of equipment and recommended strategies
- Manage a diverse caseload across multiple funding streams while maintaining quality clinical documentation
About you
Youre a passionate Occupational Therapist who enjoys helping people build confidence independence and participation in everyday life.
You bring:
- A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration
- Experience conducting occupational therapy assessments and developing tailored intervention plans using a person-centred evidence-based approach
- Confidence assessing and prescribing assistive technology equipment and other functional supports to meet individual client needs
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to work collaboratively with clients families carers and multidisciplinary teams
- Excellent organisation time management and clinical documentation skills
- Current drivers licence and willingness to travel locally
What will make you stand out
- Experience working across community health primary care disability or aged care settings
- Knowledge of multiple funding streams including fee-for-service programs
- Experience working with a diverse client population across the lifespan
Whats in it for you
At Each youll be supported to be your best.
We provide:
- Supportive & inclusive culture Work with like-minded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care
- Boost your take-home pay Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2650 tax-free for meals and entertainment
- Professional development & training Access mentoring supervision leadership pathways and discipline-specific learning plus $1200 annual PD allowance
- More time for you Employees working a 40-hour week can enjoy a monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO)
- Support your wellbeing Discounted access to hundreds of gyms pools and fitness centres through Fitness Passport
- Travel with ease Fleet vehicles available for community and outreach work
- Workplace convenience Free on-site parking available
- More leave when you need it 5 weeks annual leave sick/carers leave family & domestic violence leave and the option to purchase extra leave
Additional Information :
To view the full Position Description click here or visit go to Work With Us Careers Open Roles and search for this position.
For more information or a confidential conversation contact Sonia Rustagi Team Leader Occupational Therapy and Care Management at
Applications Close: Sunday 26th July 2026
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period so dont miss out and apply today!
Next Steps in the Hiring Process
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
For over 50 years, Each has stood beside individuals and communities, helping people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.We put people at the heart of everything we do, surrounding them with a network of care and support that empowers individuals to thrive.Join us and be part of a t ... View more