Occupational Therapist

• Permanent Full Time Opportunity based in Cairns
• Transdisciplinary role in a person-centred organisation
• $106,983 + Super with Salary Packaging up to $15.9k

If you’re an Occupational Therapist and are interested in developing skills in low vision, we would love to hear from you. We offer comprehensive training and support to help you grow in this area.

Make a real difference in a flexible, supportive community role!

Vision Australia is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our Cairns team in a permanent full-time role.

In this transdisciplinary, person-centred position, you’ll support adults who are blind or have low vision to live the life they choose—working across clinic, home, and community settings.

About the Role

As an Occupational Therapist with Vision Australia, you will:

• Conduct assessments and deliver interventions to support independence in daily living
• Facilitate individual and group programs aligned with client goals
• Recommend assistive technology and environmental modifications
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to ongoing professional development

View the Position Description for this role

What We’re Looking For

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration
• Strong communication skills, empathy, and adaptability
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Passion for empowering people to achieve independence

Why Join Vision Australia?

• A genuinely supportive and fun Cairns team culture
• Ongoing mentoring and professional development
• Flexible working arrangements, including work-from-home options
• Additional leave via purchase leave and accrued day off schemes
• Health, wellbeing and recognition programs
• Tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900 to boost your take-home pay Find out more about Salary Packaging

Contact

If you have any questions about the role, please contact the hiring manager, Saranne Maule.

About Vision Australia

Vision Australia is a leading national provider of services supporting people who are blind or have low vision. We help more than 32,000 clients across Australia to live the life they choose.

Ready to make a difference?

Apply now and help us create a world where people who are blind or have low vision can thrive.

Please note PDF documents are not accepted for accessibility reasons. If you require any support or considerations with the application process, please reach out to People and Culture or the above hiring manager.

For more information about working at Vision Australia, please visit our Careers page.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive culture, and value diversity and all abilities. We highly encourage applications from candidates who are blind or have low vision and from those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.