Senior Occupational Therapist

The Opportunity

• Work your way – Full-time or part-time with flexible hours.
• Competitive package – $94K–$119K + laptop, Fleet car access & parking.
• Grow your Career – Structured pathways & leadership support.
• Modern clinics – Fresh fit-out, great tools, admin support.
• Investment in your learning– $1K performance development allowance p.a. - up to 3 days paid development leave.

   

  Occupational Therapists are critical to the Allied Health services we provide here at HenderCare. We currently have an exciting opportunity for an engaged, motivated and client-centred Senior Occupational Therapist to join our growing Victorian team. We are seeking applicants with adult caseload experience who can take initiative, foster strong stakeholder relationships, and help expand our brand footprint across Victoria. This role offers flexible work arrangements, access to newly fitted clinical spaces, and the opportunity to contribute strategically to team development and service growth in a senior capacity.

   

  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 

   

  Take your next step with HenderCare!

About the Role

As a Senior Occupational Therapist, you’ll not only deliver high-quality, evidence-based care, but you’ll also actively contribute to building our service capacity across Victoria. This includes developing and maintaining strong partnerships with local providers, support coordinators, plan managers, and other referral sources. You will work both autonomously and collaboratively while enjoying flexible working hours, modern clinic facilities, and a structured career advancement pathway supported by clinical leadership and professional development planning.

 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.

Meet our Allied Health Team here Our Team - 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 experience working with NDIS.
• 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.

Why Choose HenderCare?

At HenderCare, we pride ourselves on the high-quality care and support we offer to people living with a disability, people in the acute healthcare sector, children and young people, and our older Australians. Our mission is to give our all for health and community care, with our clients at the forefront of all that we do – enhancing their lives and assisting them to achieve their goals and improve their well-being.

We recognise that our greatest contribution to enhancing the lives of our clients is the investment in talented, caring, and passionate people.

Make a Real Impact: Every role at HenderCare contributes to delivering meaningful, client centred care. Whether you’re working directly with clients or supporting behind the scenes, your work helps improve the lives of those we support

Grow Your Career: We invest in our people with structured mentoring, leadership coaching, and tailored professional development opportunities to support your career journey.

Connected, Supportive Team Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, open communication, and mutual respect. With a strong focus on wellbeing and a culture of inclusion, you’ll feel supported, heard and empowered.

Flexible Working Arrangements: We understand the importance of balance. With a variety of flexible working options and access to our office, we offer the flexibility you need to thrive professionally while maintaining personal wellbeing.

Newly Fitted Clinic Rooms: You will have access to our four newly fitted office clinics to use for consultations and assessments.  

Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, access to our employee benefits and perks scheme (including health, fitness, and retail offers) and a work laptop.

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 roles—we empower people to build meaningful careers. If you’re ready to make a real impact in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Diversity, Safety and Inclusion

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.

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 Tuesday, 8 July at 11:59 pm

For more information, please contact 08 7082 6085 or email careers@hendercare.com.au.

Please do not e-mail your applications.