Join our dynamic team in Western Sydney, where we provide essential community-based outreach and recovery-oriented support to individuals aged 16 and over. We work to empower individuals with varying mental health concerns to achieve greater independence and improve their overall quality of life.

About the Opportunity 

The Occupational Therapist focuses on conducting detailed assessments to evaluate consumer’s functional capacity, identifying strengths and support needs. The Occupational Therapist will create tailored reports that support and compliment applications to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Centrelink benefits, housing and other services.

• Full-time opportunity with Max-term for 1 year, possibility of extension up-to June 2026
• Mon – Fri; 8am to 4pm shift
• HPA Level 3 (Commensurate with experience) plus salary packaging
• Office based in Oatlands

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Conduct assessments to evaluate clients’ physical, cognitive, and emotional needs.
• Deliver evidence-based reports for NDIS eligibility and other service applications.
• Provide tailored Occupational Therapy services and contribute to care planning.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and support teams to coordinate and enhance care.
• Identify local needs and develop responsive programs to promote independence and quality of life.
• Engage in health promotion, continuous quality improvement, and research activities.

You’ll have the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that values professional growth and innovation. This role involves travel between Uniting sites, client homes, and community locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master or relevant degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification
• Current AHPRA Registration 
• Current Australian Driver’s License and access to your own vehicle

Skills and Experience:

We’re seeking a passionate and experienced Occupational Therapist with:

• 3+ years of professional experience in the field.
• Strong communication and customer service skills with the ability to build rapport with others 
• Ability to organise and conduct health screening and functional assessments 
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and be confident working autonomously when required 
• Proficiency in using various computer systems and eagerness to learn new tools.
• A dedication to supporting vulnerable communities and driving social change.

At Uniting, we welcome and celebrate everyone regardless of lifestyle, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation and gender identity and proudly create a safe and inclusive environment for staff and clients. 

We are bold, imaginative, respectful and compassionate. 

Further to this we offer: 

• Join an organisation that has a positive impact on our clients and the community
• Hands on training, development and mentoring with a leading provider 
• Tax free salary packaging entitlements of up to $16,000 per year 
• Tax free salary packaged meal & entertainment card of up to $2,650 per year 
• Fitness Passport, U Rewards, and other great employee benefits

What’s next?

If the idea of working for a progressive not-for-profit organisation excites you, then click APPLY NOW to get your application started!

Employment with Uniting is subject to satisfactory background checks which include a National Police Check and Reference Check.

Please contact Pallavi Bhatia from Uniting’s Talent Acquisition Team [email protected]  should you have any questions, using the subject line: Occupational Therapist - Oatlands enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

About Uniting: When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them. We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.

Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.

Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders – past, present, and emerging – and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work. Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.