Occupational Therapist | South Eastern or Western Suburbs

Occupational Therapist | Adult Neuro | South or Western Suburbs

Full or Part Time available

• Join Melbourne’s leading community adult neuro team — operating since 1999

• Opportunities available for early career and experienced OTs with South or Western suburbs case mix

• Diverse adult neuro caseload (TBI, stroke, SCI, and progressive conditions) across NDIS, TAC, WorkSafe, Aged Care & Private

• Enjoy absolute flexibility — choose to work from home, the community, or our Carnegie/Werribee offices

• Manageable clinical hours with a strong emphasis on genuine work-life balance

• Exceptional clinical & professional support - tailored induction, mentorship, and our unique Buddy Program

• Excellent package: 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% loading, 12% super, 5 days PD leave, and travel reimbursement

• A vibrant, values led social culture - from staff lunches to group Pilates and snow trips

About the Opportunity

Since 1999, Independent Rehabilitation Services (IRS) has been at the forefront of community neuro allied health. We believe that to provide the best care for our clients, we must first provide the best environment for our clinicians.

We are expanding our multidisciplinary family and are looking for OTs with experience who want to deepen their expertise in a supportive, community-based setting. Graduates passionate about community neuro are also strongly encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

• More Time for Life: 5 weeks of Annual Leave (pro-rata) + 17.5% loading

• Competitive Salary: $80,000 to $120,000 (Negotiable) + laptop/phone, travel allowance.

• A Culture of Connection: We are famous for our "Serious Socials"—think snow trips, silent discos, and group Pilates—and our supportive Monday Huddles and Wednesday team lunches.

• Wellbeing First: Access our unique Buddy Program and Mental Health First Aiders. We don’t just talk about balance; we build it into your schedule.

• The "BeST" Support: Our dedicated Business Support Team (BeST) helps with the heavy admin lifting, giving you more time to focus on what you do best: clinical care.

Your Professional Growth

• Specialist Caseload: Work with adults living with ABI/TBI, Stroke, SCI, and progressive conditions (NDIS, TAC, WorkSafe, Aged Care & Private funded clients).

• Career Journey Program: Whether you want to master complex equipment or supervise students, our structured mentoring and career paths are designed to get you there.

• Flexibility & Autonomy: Manage your own calendar and work from our Carnegie or Werribee hubs, your home, or the community.

• Clinical & Professional Growth: 5 days of paid PD leave, structured career program, cross team support and both clinical and professional supervision to build your clinical and non clinical skills

About You

You are a clinician who values clinical excellence but also wants to be part of a genuine, inclusive culture.

• The Basics: AHPRA Registered Occupational Therapist with a current driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle.

• The Passion: You believe in the community model and love neuro, and motivated by seeing clients achieve independence in their own homes and communities.

• The Mindset: You are a lifelong learner, highly organised, and seeking a workplace that treats you as a priority.

Ready to Join the IRS Family?

We’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter to careers@independent-rehab.com.au.

Have questions? Call Natalie Pribil, Director of Operations on (03) •••• •533 for a confidential chat or email careers@independent-rehab.com.au. Find out more about who we are and what we do at independent-rehab.com.au or on Insta @independentrehab.

We encourage applicants from all diverse backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.