Occupational Therapist

• Open to Full Time, Part Time or Casual
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Laptop, Phone and Tool of Trade vehicle provided
• Travel across Melbourne's South East region; looking to cover areas surrounding Pakenham and/or Leongatha
• Not-For-Profit Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax free plus a meals card of up to $2,700
• Access to discounted Health Insurance

Are you ready to start your mornings making a practical difference in people’s homes and communities? As our Support at Home services continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our supportive multidisciplinary team in a community-based role across Melbourne’s South East Region. You will partner with consumers, families and Care Partners to understand each person’s goals, assess functional ability and deliver practical, person-centred interventions that promote safety, confidence and independence.

In this role, every day brings the opportunity to create meaningful change — from recommending home modifications and assistive technology to supporting positive rehabilitative outcomes that help people live well, stay connected and reach their full potential.

• Current registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) to practise with the National Board.
• Current First Aid certificate and CPR certificate.
• Experience completing occupational therapy assessments and delivering practical interventions with individuals and families.
• A genuine interest in supporting older people living in the community to remain safe, independent and connected.
• Confidence providing interventions that maximise independence, wellbeing and quality of life.
• Strong communication, planning, organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work autonomously.
• The ability to build positive, collaborative relationships with consumers, families, colleagues and external partners.
• Sound IT skills and confidence using databases and digital systems.
• A current driver’s licence.

A bonus if you have:    

• Membership with Occupational Therapy Australia.
• Knowledge of Support at Home and other community services in the aged care sector.
• Experience with brokerage models of service and Consumer Directed Care.

Why work for us? Be part of work that truly makes a meaningful difference. 

mecwacare is a leading not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting Victorians for more than 65+ years. We are a values-based, care-driven organisation that provides residential, community and in-home nursing, care and support services for the elderly and people living with a disability. mecwacare supports more than 20,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are a rapidly growing organisation with a diverse workforce of more than 4000 employees and 500 volunteers, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages.

We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

All successful candidates must possess or be willing to undergo and pass a National Police Check and other relevant checks.