Occupational Therapist
Canberra Health Services
Role Description
This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Community Care Occupational Therapy team at Canberra Health Services (CHS).
We have a temporary Health Professional Officer Level 2 position to backfill for staff on extended leave. The temporary position will be available for a period of 11 months, with a possibility of extension and or permanency.
Community Care Occupational Therapy delivers services from community health centres and in clients’ homes across the ACT. The service provides assessment and intervention related to assistive technology and home modifications for people aged 18 years and over. Our clients present with a wide variety of medical conditions, including neurological and orthopaedic conditions, complex and chronic health issues, frailty, and rapid functional decline. We also provide services to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants and to clients supported through the Commonwealth Home Support Program.
Our Occupational Therapists benefit from strong peer support, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and participating in regular clinical supervision. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional care while fostering a positive, supportive workplace culture. Our team is committed to upholding the Canberra Health Services values of being Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind.
Community Care Occupational Therapists work to their strengths and share knowledge to cultivate an environment of curiosity, innovation and excellence. Our collective goal is to achieve positive client outcomes through high-quality, person-centred clinical services. We are a high performing team engaged in continuous quality improvement and research.
Staff wellbeing is a high priority. The Community Care Occupational Therapy team is inclusive, compassionate and supportive—we take the time to listen, show empathy and demonstrate understanding toward each other and the people we serve.
A merit pool may be established from this recruitment process and will remain valid for 12 months. This pool may be used to fill similar roles/ future vacant positions at the same level across CHS.
Applications close 26 July 2026.
