We currently have an opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our multi-disciplinary Allied Health Team. The Occupational Therapist is a specialist resource for Guide Dogs SA/NT working specifically within the vision sector for clients of all ages. This is a diverse role where you can tap into all your OT skills with an opportunity to gain experience and develop as a vision specialist.
About Guide Dogs SA/NT
For more than 65 years, Guide Dogs SA/NT has enabled a lifetime of independence, participation, inclusion and wellbeing for people with low vision, blindness or specialised support needs. We put our clients and their families at the heart of everything we do, and through our expertise in dogs and vision, we empower them to move through the world with confidence, connection, and a stronger sense of belonging.
Our people are key to the success of what we do, and our work is driven by purpose and collaboration. We foster a flexible, supportive environment where people can grow, develop, and make a meaningful difference every day.
About the role
You will have the opportunity to improve our client’s quality of life and independence utilising a broad range of OT skills through effective home modifications recommendations, equipment or assistive technology prescription and/or therapeutic interventions.
Working within a multi-disciplinary team, you will provide direct vision-related services to our clients and the community, including assessing, planning, implementing and reviewing programs for clients in hospital, school, home and community settings.
This position will suit a clinician looking to further their skills in the neurological/vision space within a diverse and collaborative friendly team. You will also have the opportunity to deliver education for a range of stakeholders.
Based in either Adelaide or Darwin with metro and regional travel required.
About you
As a passionate Occupational Therapist, you are committed to providing best practice care to ensure our clients wellbeing. Your ability to design, implement, monitor and evaluate consumer focused vision rehabilitation programs by applying thorough and professional knowledge of allied health theories and methodologies is essential. Proficient in the use of a broad range of technology and a desire to continuously upskill and learn new technology is crucial to this role. The ability to prioritise, and effectively manage your time is also required.
You will love being on the road each day, providing care in client’s homes and the community autonomously.
Applicants must also have:
- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and be eligible for Occupational Therapy registration.
- Willingness to work with clients across all age groups and backgrounds is essential, including supporting our clients located in regional town across South Australia.
- Experience within the area of neurological vision loss, assistive technology and/or early intervention would be highly advantageous.
Submitting and maintaining a South Australian or Northern Territory Driver’s Licence, DHS Working with Children Check and NT Ochre Card, NDIS Workers screening is a requirement for the successful applicant.
In accordance with government guidelines, clinicians in South Australia have a mandatory requirement to provide evidence and maintain Influenza Vaccination status.
Benefits
As a valued employee of Guide Dogs SA/NT you will have access to:
- Company car as tool of trade – petrol and vehicle maintenance taken care of
- Work within a growing, friendly and supportive team who are passionate about what they do
- Opportunity to salary sacrifice and maximize your take-home pay
- No weekend work
- Access to training and professional development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements
- Employee Assistance Program offering external counselling and support services to you and your family
- Complimentary annual flu shots
- Make a genuine difference for people living with low vision or blindness
- Dogs in the office!
Learn more
For a complete description of the role’s key responsibilities and requirements, please review the Position Description below.
For a confidential discussion please call Jason Loh, Clinical Services Team Leader on (08) 8203 8333. Email enquiries can be directed to [email protected].
Please ensure your application addresses the requirements of the role as described in the Position Description and enter your details via the ‘Apply Now’ button.
Applications close 9:00am Tuesday 30 June 2026.
