Occupational Therapist — Allied Health Practice, Mount Waverley VIC

Job Type: Permanent • Start: Immediately • Location: Mount Waverley VIC 3149

Join a friendly, community-focused allied health practice as an Occupational Therapist where your clinical skills, fresh ideas, and enthusiasm will be valued. This role is ideal for graduate or early-career therapists (1–2 years’ experience) who hold general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and are Australian citizens or permanent residents. You will deliver client-centred interventions across a range of ages and conditions, contributing to a supportive multidisciplinary team and growing your clinical confidence.

• Provide high-quality assessments and evidence-based occupational therapy interventions for clients across pediatric, adult, and geriatric caseloads.
• Develop individualised treatment plans with clear, measurable goals and progress documentation.
• Conduct functional assessments, home visits, and workplace ergonomics evaluations as required.
• Collaborate with physiotherapists, speech pathologists, podiatrists, and allied health assistants to deliver coordinated care.
• Engage with families, carers, and referring practitioners to support client participation, independence, and community integration.
• Contribute to practice growth by participating in outreach, community education, and service development activities.
• Maintain accurate clinical records and comply with professional, legal, and practice standards.

• Occupational Therapist with 1–2 years of clinical experience or a motivated graduate ready to grow into the role.
• General registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) is required.
• Australian citizen or permanent resident eligibility for employment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to build rapport with diverse clients and team members.
• Demonstrated clinical reasoning, problem-solving, and time-management skills in a busy practice environment.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, professional development, and collaborative care.

• A supportive team environment with mentorship for early-career clinicians and opportunities for supervision and professional growth.
• Varied caseload exposing you to multiple clinical streams and fast development of practical skills.
• Modern, well-equipped clinic facilities and a collaborative multidisciplinary setting.
• Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance and sustainable practice.
• Opportunity to contribute to community-based programs and to shape service delivery.

We value compassion, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Our practice encourages learning, celebrates achievements, and supports clinicians to deliver client-centred care that empowers people to live with greater independence and participation. If you are an enthusiastic early-career occupational therapist seeking a permanent role where you can make a tangible difference in your community, this position will offer both challenge and reward.

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