About this role
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 interestConducting clinical assessments across emotional, psychological, cognitive, developmental, and physical functionsDeveloping individualised, evidence-based therapy goals and interventionsProviding environmental modification advice for homes, schools, workplaces and residential settingsRecommending and facilitating Assistive Technology (AT) to promote independenceStaying compliant with current legislation and NDIS guidelinesWorking collaboratively within a supportive, multidisciplinary team What You’ll Need to Succeed
Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational TherapistStrong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skillsA proactive, client-centred mindset with a desire to innovate and growA genuine passion for working in the disability and community sectorThe ability to work both independently and collaborativelyAn 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.
Click on the Apply button OR call me - Renee Sinclair - on 0429 293 152 for a confidential conversation OR email me via [email protected]
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/
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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.