Job Title: Occupational Therapist – Casual Role
Job Type: Casual
Location: South-Eastern Metropolitan Regions, Victoria
Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking to make a lasting impact? Step into a ground-floor opportunity where you can help shape and establish allied health services tailored to the Filipino and multicultural community.
About AFCS
Australian-Filipino Community Services (AFCS) is a not-for-profit organisation committed to promoting harmony, well-being and culturally sensitive support for Filipino and multicultural communities in Victoria. Our mission is to enhance social, physical, emotional, spiritual and mental well-being through tailored community programs and holistic support services.
About the Opportunity
AFCS is currently seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team on a casual basis.
This is a pioneer role within our organisation. As the very first OT on our team, you won't just be filling a position, you will be the cornerstone of our new OT service delivery. You will have the unique opportunity to help shape how we provide life-changing occupational therapy to our elderly clients, ensuring they can live safely, independently, and comfortably.
Service Areas: You will be providing mobile/community-based occupational therapy services to our clients across the south-eastern metropolitan regions of Melbourne.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments for elderly clients in their homes or community settings.
- Develop, implement, and monitor person-centered intervention plans.
- Recommend and prescribe assistive technologies, adaptive equipment, and home modifications to support aging in place.
- Act as the subject matter expert within AFCS, helping to establish best practices for our pioneer OT program.
- Work collaboratively with clients, their families, and our wider support team to ensure holistic care.
What We Are Looking For
To be successful in this foundational role, you should possess:
- Language Skills: The majority of our clients are Filipino-speaking. Fluency in Filipino (Tagalog) is highly desirable to provide culturally safe and comfortable care.
- Registration: Current, unrestricted registration with AHPRA.
- Experience: At least 1 year of clinical experience as an Occupational Therapist (experience in aged care or community health is highly regarded).
- Compliance: A current National Police Check and First Aid/CPR certification (or a willingness to obtain these prior to commencement).
- Licensing: A current, valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle (Preferred, as travel across the south-east metro region is required).
- Values: A genuine passion for person-centred care, cultural sensitivity, excellent communication skills, and a strict commitment to maintaining client confidentiality.
Why Join Us?
- Flexibility: Enjoy the work-life balance of casual hours that can fit around your existing commitments.
- Unmatched Impact: This is a pioneer role. You have the rare opportunity to build rewarding, long-term relationships with clients while laying the groundwork for a brand-new service within our community.
- Culture: Join a professional, deeply supportive, and warm environment that is genuinely committed to continuous improvement and community well-being.
How to Apply: If you are ready to take on a rewarding, pioneer role that celebrates your clinical skills and your cultural background, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you are the perfect fit for AFCS.
Application Question(s):
- This role involves providing care to clients who primarily speak Filipino. Are you fluent in Filipino?
Work Location: In person
