Occupational Therapist

Category: Professional/Specialist

Location:

Adelaide, SA, AU, 5000

The Opportunity

• Permanent full time or part time position available
• $86,781-$101,343 (based on experience)
• Paid on-site care park, laptop and fleet car usage
• Professional development allowance of up to $1000 p.a and up to 3 days professional development leave
• Exceptional Worklife balance and flexibility
  
  

Occupational Therapists are critical to the Allied Health services we provide here at HenderCare and we currently have multiple opportunities for engaged, motivated and client centred Occupational Therapists to join our team. We are looking for new staff members who specialist in paediatrics or adults and can bring initiative and new ideas to our team.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with members of the community with varying disabilities. You will ensure our clients are provided high-quality support services and therapeutic care informed by evidence-based research

About The Role

As the Occupational Therapist, you will provide evidence based, high quality care to clients of varying ages, aiming to improve meaningful engagement to improve a persons quality of life. You have a unique opportunity to work with clients in their own homes and provide expert advicse on equipment, home modifications and activities of daily living intervention. There is the opportunity to travel to regional areas and work in schools:

To be successful for this role you will demonstrate the ability to:

• Independently manage a clinical caseload, including clients with complex needs, while maintaining high standards of clinical practice.
• Conduct comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments, interventions, and evaluations, providing effective strategies and recommendations to enhance client function, safety, and participation in daily activities.
• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team, working closely with families, health professionals, and service providers to ensure holistic care.
• Assess and prescribe assistive technology and home modifications that support people with disabilities in safely engaging in their daily occupations.
• Ensure timely response to referrals, maintain accurate records, and meet service delivery targets in line with HenderCare's policies and standards.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives, service development projects, and continuous improvement activities to enhance service delivery outcomes.
  
  

Why Choose HenderCare?

• Tailored Caseloads: You have the flexibility to work with children, adults, or both—it's your choice! We support individuals of all ages in improving quality of life and reducing the use of restrictive practices. We are here to help you develop your skills in these areas or to support your ongoing professional growth in your areas of passion and expertise.
• Community based services: We are committed to delivering functional and meaningful behaviour support and intervention in the environments that matter most to our participants. Whether at home, childcare, school, work, day programs, or out in the community, we meet our clients where they are—supporting them in the activities and settings that are most relevant to their daily lives.
• Professional Growth: Ongoing training, mentoring, and career development opportunities. Professional development allowance of up to $1000 p.a. and up to 3 days professional development leave. We are committed to delivering evidence-based, high-quality care aligned with your clinical strengths and passions.
• Benefits: Competitive salary, employee benefits and perks scheme (health, fitness, retail, and more), paid on-site car parking in the CBD, laptop, and fleet car usage.
• Flexible working arrangements: Work remotely and utilise our city-based clinic. We empower our employees to achieve a healthy work-life balance, aligning with their lifestyle and career goals, enabling them to thrive both personally and professionally.
  
  

Supportive Team Culture

• Join a multi-disciplinary team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and mutual respect. We prioritise meaningful connection every day. Our dedicated internal wellbeing team fosters a culture where everyone feels supported, valued, and connected. Each month, our ‘Anchor Day’ brings us together in person to strengthen relationships and maintain a sense of unity.
• Daily touchpoints, both online and face-to-face, include team huddles, our morning coffee club, after-work fitness initiatives, and fun traditions like holiday decorating, cultural celebrations, and team challenges.
• We recognise that the work we do can be emotionally demanding, and we make space for open conversations, shared problem-solving, and genuine care. By supporting one another, we build a workplace where everyone feels seen, heard, and energised to make a difference.
  
  

At HenderCare, we don’t just fill positions—we build careers. If you’re ready to grow, lead, and thrive in a supportive and inspiring environment, we want to hear from you.

Take your next step with HenderCare.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have the following:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications, including experience working as a mid-senior clinician with 3 years of expereince.
• AHPRA registered, including membership to OTA (or eligible to register).
• Demonstrated experience working in paediatrics or adults-focused therapeutic care with significant experience within the NDIS.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills with a proven ability to manage competing priorities.
• Evidence of mentoring, team leading, or supervising staff is advantageous but not essential.
  
  

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered. Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

Welcome to HenderCare

HenderCare is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional and safe working environment with a zero-tolerance approach to sexual abuse, bullying, discrimination, and harassment. We value Australia's diversity and seek to improve equal and equitable opportunities for all employees and prospective candidates, regardless of race, age, gender, sex, abilities, culture, language, and socio-economic background.

We are committed to fostering a work environment that respects and pays tribute to the rich history and culture of our First Nations People. Through our combined efforts in Closing the Gap, we aim to provide valuable employment for our First Nations peoples and encourage their contribution to our workforce.

Apply Today

Are You Ready To Take The Next Step In Your Career And Would Like To Apply For This Exciting Opportunity? You Will Need To

• Update your profile and apply through SEEK or via our career's website.
• Attach a current Resume/CV.
• Include a Cover Letter (2 pages max).
  
  

We are actively looking to fill this role and reserve the right to shortlist and interview applicants whilst this advertisement is open; therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Applications close on Monday, 16 April at 11:59 pm.

For more information, please contact [email protected].

Please do not e-mail your applications.