Occupational Therapist

• Permanent Part-Time position – 15 hours per week, Tuesday required + one flexible day
• Based in Rockingham – join a supportive team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents
• Salary packaging available to eligible employees, helping you make the most of your take-home pay.

The role involves assessing residents’ needs and ensuring appropriate equipment and therapeutic supports are sourced and accessible. You’ll contribute to personalised care plans, monitor therapy outcomes and ensure the quality and suitability of equipment provided. You’ll maintain an understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards and relevant funding and reporting requirements, while keeping accurate clinical documentation and collaborating with GPs, allied health professionals and the wider care team.

You’ll also monitor resident progress, communicate and escalate any significant incidents or concerns, respond to feedback and contribute to continuous quality improvement and best practice. Maintaining current professional development and registration requirements is essential, along with working in accordance with BaptistCare’s Code of Conduct, WHS policies and relevant legislation. The role also requires a minimum of 50% billable hours.

Roster:

• Permanent part-time | 15 hours per fortnight | Two days per week
• Tuesday required for the multidisciplinary team meeting
• Second day flexible to suit your availability

At BaptistCare, we value our employees and foster a positive, inclusive work environment. You’ll enjoy:

• Hourly pay from $42.22 – $52.86, dependent on experience
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 tax‑free
• Discounted gym memberships
• Novated car leasing
• Flexible work arrangements & additional leave options
• Health & wellbeing initiatives (free counselling, spiritual support, nutrition advice)
• Study assistance up to $3,000 per year
• Access to learning programs including LinkedIn Learning

You’re an empathetic, confident clinician who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys supporting older Australians. You bring:

• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
• Strong understanding of contemporary OT practice in aged care
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to relate to older people with dignity, respect and compassion
• Confidence managing a busy workload and shifting priorities
• Ability to lead, guide and support team members
• Proficiency across a wide range of IT applications

Desirable:

• Experience in residential aged care
• Knowledge of Aged Care Quality Standards, legislation and AN‑ACC

BaptistCare is a leading purpose‑led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, community services, disability support and housing.

With the right people alongside us, life feels more connected, supported and hopeful. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia — enriching lives through communities of care.

Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. The closing date is subject to change without notice.

Successful candidates will undergo background checks including criminal history, reference checks, and (if applicable) WWCC, NDIS worker screening, and a pre‑employment medical.

BaptistCare – Transforming lives by expressing the love of Christ.

Recruitment Agencies: This position is managed directly by our Talent Acquisition team. Please do not contact employees directly or submit unsolicited CVs.