Senior Occupational Therapist

Senior Occupational Therapist - Home Care

Are you a motivated Occupational Therapist looking to make a real difference in your community? This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills to enhance the independence, health and wellbeing of older Australians – while enjoying flexibility, support and a great team environment.  

Key features

• A comprehensive range of Employee Benefits from health & wellness to professional development opportunities    
• Flexible work-from-home options; no weekends or shift work  
• Competitive pay with tax-free salary packaging  
• Supportive team culture where your contributions matter  
• Join an organisation that values clients and staff  
• Apply your clinical skills to support independent living at home 

About the role:    BaptistCare is one of Australia’s largest home care providers and a leader in service quality and innovation. We are seeking an experienced Senior Occupational Therapist to support our growing team. You will deliver evidence-based Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions to clients under aged care funding programs, with a focus on reablement and restorative care. Your work will help older people maintain or regain independence, mobility, and confidence to remain living at home.  

This is a 6‑month fixed term contract offering full‑time or part‑time hours (minimum 4 days per week) and we welcome applications from internal candidates across our national organisation. 

Your team: You will be joining an established and supportive group of health professionals who share a passion for helping older Australians live well. Guided by our unique Well-Living® approach, we empower clients to live their best possible lives at home, surrounded by the people, community, and memories they love most. Together, we help people feel loved, valued, and respected every day. 

About you

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with the Australian Health Professional Regulation Agency
• Minimum of 5 years post graduate experience working in a variety of aged care services, including the community setting
• Demonstrated ability to assess Occupational Therapy needs and develop individualised programs for aged care clients
• Knowledge of wellness and re-ablement approaches and consumer directed care
• Demonstrated experience in staff supervision and unit management
• Highly developed leadership, interpersonal and team management skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team, and independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated computer literacy and willingness to utilise required software
• Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of BaptistCare’s Christian identity and promote the organisation’s values through interactions at work
• Current First Aid Certificate 
• Registered vehicle with minimum of Third Party Property Damage or Comprehensive Insurance
• Current unrestricted drivers licence

About us: We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with Baptcare (VIC, TAS, SA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre. 

If you have further questions regarding career opportunities, please call Jessica Wheatley - Assistant Manager, Allied Health on 0490 497 700 for a confidential discussion.

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria as soon as possible. Applications may be reviewed before the closing date, which can change without notice. 

We do not require recruitment agency services at this time.