JOB DETAILS

Occupational Therapist

CompanyMedHealth
LocationBallina
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 14, 2026
About The Company
Ability Action Australia is an approved provider of NDIS registered therapeutic, positive behaviour and employment supports across Australia. Our dedicated team of clinicians provide a broad range of fast and tailored assessment and therapy services to improve people’s capabilities and support them achieving their goals. Our purpose is to provide ease of access, reliable health and wellbeing services that enable NDIS participants to get more out of life today. Ability Action Australia is part of MedHealth. MedHealth supports thousands of people every year to achieve better life and health outcomes through a unique combination of strengths, capabilities and resources which span employment, medical opinion, advisory, rehabilitation and return to work services. Delivering localised expertise in more than 300 locations across Australia, we are wherever our customer need us most, when they need us.
About the Role

Company Description

Join a Leading NDIS Provider - Occupational Therapist

#AAA | Ability Action Australia | Flexible Work | Empowering Lives

At Ability Action Australia, we are proud to be a national NDIS provider, supporting thousands of participants in over 300 locations across Australia.

Our team delivers Allied Health services including Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Behaviour Support, Psychology, Exercise Physiology and Physiotherapy.

Job Description

Occupational Therapist – Flexible Community / Mobile and Telehealth services only.

Location: Ballina / Byron / Lismore Regions

Work Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

Are you an Occupational Therapist who thrives in a flexible, community-based role?

Whether you’re newly graduated or highly experienced, if you're passionate about working in the disability sector and want the freedom to tailor your caseload — we’d love to hear from you!

At Ability Action Australia, we’re committed to creating a work environment where you feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow.  

What We Offer You

Flexibility – Choose the days you work! Full-time or part-time – it's up to you.
Remuneration & Perks – Industry-leading salary + kilometre reimbursement, laptop, smartphone, and salary packaging options
Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a mix of working from home, in the community.  
Professional Development – PD allowance, tailored training, and ongoing development with AAA and our parent company, MedHealth.
Support – Clinical supervision, a structured onboarding program, and mentoring from experienced OTs
Leave Options – Ability to purchase additional leave, plus a generous staff referral scheme
Purpose-Driven Culture – Join a values-based team focused on delivering outstanding support to NDIS participants

Your Role will include

As an OT in our team, you’ll make a meaningful difference through:

  • Managing a caseload that aligns with your areas of interest
  • Conducting clinical assessments across emotional, psychological, cognitive, developmental, and physical functions
  • Developing individualised, evidence-based therapy goals and interventions
  • Providing environmental modification advice for homes, schools, workplaces and residential settings
  • Recommending and facilitating Assistive Technology (AT) to promote independence
  • Staying compliant with current legislation and NDIS guidelines
  • Working collaboratively within a supportive, multidisciplinary team

Qualifications

What You’ll Need to Succeed

  • Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • A proactive, client-centred mindset with a desire to innovate and grow
  • A genuine passion for working in the disability and community sector
  • The ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • An interest in paediatrics, complex needs, or a preferred caseload area (let’s tailor it together!)

Join a team that values your skills, supports your growth, and gives you the tools to make a lasting impact.

👉 Apply Now or reach out to our friendly recruitment team to learn more.

Additional Information

Click on the Apply button OR call me - Renee Sinclair - on 0429 293 152 for a confidential conversation OR email me via   

If your resume is not quite up-to-date, you can add me on LinkedIn for a more informal conversation - https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-sinclair-84200a243/

#AAA #LI-RS1

You are welcome here.

Our fast-growing team of more than 4,000 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.
 

  • Leadership Opportunity: No
  • State: NSW
  • Job Status: Full Time
  • Key Skills
    Occupational therapyClinical assessmentNDIS guidelinesAssistive technologyEnvironmental modificationPaediatricsCase managementEvidence-based practiceCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsDisability supportMultidisciplinary collaborationAHPRA registration
    Categories
    HealthcareSocial Services
    Benefits
    Flexible work arrangementsKilometre reimbursementLaptopSmartphoneSalary packaging optionsProfessional development allowanceClinical supervisionStructured onboarding programMentoringPurchase additional leaveStaff referral scheme
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The Occupational Therapist will manage a caseload of NDIS participants, conducting clinical assessments and developing individualized therapy goals. They will also provide environmental modification advice and recommend assistive technology to promote participant independence.
    📋Job Type
    full time
    📊Experience Level
    0-2
    💼Company Size
    487
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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