Job description
DFP Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading, values-driven allied health provider delivering high-quality therapeutic services and assessments. Together, we support a multidisciplinary team—including Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Social Workers, and Provisional Psychologists—who bring deep experience across community disability and mental health settings. United by a shared mission, we’re committed to helping people live their best lives through innovative, flexible models of care.
About the Role
As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a central role in delivering high-quality therapeutic and mental health intervention support to individuals across the lifespan—from young children through to older adults, including those with complex care needs and dual disabilities. You’ll work as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team, providing clinical assessments and evidence-based interventions such as:
You are a qualified Occupational Therapist (AHPRA registered) with a strong understanding of mental health and dual disability, comfortable working with clients of all ages and backgrounds. You meet all NDIS compliance requirements and hold a current driver’s licence, with a willingness to travel locally.
Key Capabilities:
Ready to make a difference as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team? Apply now and join an organisation that values compassion, evidence-based care, and your professional growth. We’re happy to discuss how we can support you to live your best life—get in touch to start the conversation!
Contact: Sally Armstrong on 8632 9972 or via email sarmstong@dfp.com.au
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Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
About the Role
As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a central role in delivering high-quality therapeutic and mental health intervention support to individuals across the lifespan—from young children through to older adults, including those with complex care needs and dual disabilities. You’ll work as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team, providing clinical assessments and evidence-based interventions such as:
- Functional, sensory, and accommodation assessments
- Assistive technology (equipment) assessments and recommendations
- Positive behaviour support and capacity building for clients and care teams
- Therapy and intervention planning based on best-practice research
- Collaboration with families, carers, and other professionals to ensure holistic care
- Build your experience across both paediatric and adult therapy
- Participate in ongoing professional development and clinical supervision
- Contribute to NDIS reporting and funding reviews
- Deliver services in a flexible, client-centred way—including community, home, and telehealth settings, with weekend and mobile options available.
You are a qualified Occupational Therapist (AHPRA registered) with a strong understanding of mental health and dual disability, comfortable working with clients of all ages and backgrounds. You meet all NDIS compliance requirements and hold a current driver’s licence, with a willingness to travel locally.
Key Capabilities:
- Apply current, evidence-informed knowledge and person-centred practice
- Demonstrate understanding of mental health needs across the lifespan, including dual disability
- Maintain professional boundaries and manage conflicts of interest
- Collaborate with clients, families, carers, and other professionals to set and achieve therapy goals
- Assess needs, develop and monitor case plans, and report on outcomes
- Use culturally responsive and effective communication strategies
- Take initiative for ongoing learning and professional growth
- The support of an experienced Occupational Therapy team with a commitment to developing our future workforce
- Career progression and development opportunities
- Generous salary packaging options
- Performance-based incentives for achievement of KPIs
- Diverse caseload and opportunities for skill development
- Supportive, engaged team environment
Ready to make a difference as part of a supportive, multidisciplinary team? Apply now and join an organisation that values compassion, evidence-based care, and your professional growth. We’re happy to discuss how we can support you to live your best life—get in touch to start the conversation!
Contact: Sally Armstrong on 8632 9972 or via email sarmstong@dfp.com.au
#scr-harley-darmanin
Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.
DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.
By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via https://www.dfp.com.au/about-us-1/policies. Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.
