Occupational Therapist – Subcontractor
$110–$120 per Hour + Travel | Flexible Hours | No KPIs
Melbourne VIC | Hybrid and Community-Based
Are you an experienced Occupational Therapist looking for flexibility, professional autonomy, and the opportunity to help shape a new allied health team?
Community Link Support Services is a registered NDIS provider currently building its allied health team. We are a small, quality-focused organisation committed to delivering personalised, participant-centred services. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team where your clinical knowledge, ideas, and contribution will be genuinely valued.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join us on a subcontractor basis. The successful applicant will be available for a minimum of two to three days per week and have demonstrated experience completing comprehensive Functional Capacity Assessments.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Completing comprehensive Functional Capacity Assessments and high-quality reports
- Conducting assessments and Occupational Therapy sessions in participants’ homes and community settings
- Providing practical, evidence-informed, and participant-centred interventions
- Developing recommendations relating to functional independence, daily living, assistive technology, home modifications, and environmental needs
- Liaising with participants, families, Support Coordinators, and other professionals
- Maintaining accurate clinical records and completing reports within agreed timeframes
- Delivering services in accordance with professional, ethical, and NDIS requirements
- Managing a flexible community-based caseload
This is a hybrid position combining community visits, home-based report writing, and remote collaboration with the team.
What We Offer
- Competitive subcontractor rate of $110–$120 per hour
- Travel reimbursement
- Flexible working days and hours
- No KPI targets or unrealistic billable expectations
- Hybrid working arrangements
- Autonomy in managing your schedule and caseload
- Administrative and coordination support
- A supportive and collaborative workplace
- The opportunity to join and help shape a developing allied health team
- Genuine professional growth and work-life balance
About You
To be considered, you will have:
- Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
- Experience completing comprehensive Functional Capacity Assessments
- Strong clinical reasoning and professional report-writing skills
- Experience providing Occupational Therapy services in home and community settings
- A sound understanding of the NDIS and participant-centred practice
- The ability to work independently while contributing to a developing team
- Availability for a minimum of two to three days per week
- A current Australian Driver’s Licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- A current NDIS Worker Screening Check
- A current Working with Children Check
- A current National Police Check
- Professional indemnity and public liability insurance
- An active Australian Business Number (ABN)
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy
- At least two years of relevant Occupational Therapy experience preferred
- NDIS and community-based experience highly regarded
- Previous experience preparing comprehensive FCA reports is essential
Why Join Us?
As a small and growing registered NDIS provider, we are focused on building a high-quality allied health service—not simply increasing caseload numbers. You will have the opportunity to join a new team from its early stages, contribute your ideas, and help shape how our services develop.
We value professional integrity, quality clinical work, open communication, and meaningful outcomes for participants.
How to Apply
Please apply through Indeed with your current resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience with Functional Capacity Assessments, NDIS participants, and community-based Occupational Therapy.
Job type: Subcontractor
Pay: $110–$120 per hour
Availability: Minimum two to three days per week
Work location: Hybrid remote and community-based across Melbourne, VIC
Pay: $110.00 – $120.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Melbourne VIC
