" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eOccupational Therapist\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19637\"\u003e Healthcare \u0026amp; Medicine \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19638\"\u003e Aged Care \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19639\"\u003e VIC Other \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19640\"\u003e Casual \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 12/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpen to Part Time or Casual | Bass Coast \u0026amp; Gippsland location\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWorking with the Community | Make an impact on someone\u0026#39;s life\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccess to Not-For-Profit benefits | Flexible Working Arrangements\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe opportunity:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eOpen to Part Time or Casual\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFlexible work arrangements\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLaptop, phone and work vehicle provided\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTravel across the Bass Coast and Gippsland areas\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNot-for-profit salary packaging: up to $15,900 tax-free, plus a meals card of up to $2,700\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscounted health insurance\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Make a practical difference in people\u0026rsquo;s homes and communities. As our Support at Home services grow, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our supportive multidisciplinary team across the Bass Coast and Gippsland areas. You will work with consumers, families and Care Partners to understand their goals, assess their abilities and provide practical, person-centred support that improves safety, confidence and independence.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eEach day, you can make a meaningful difference by recommending home modifications and assistive technology, and supporting independence that helps people live well, stay connected and reach their potential.\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent Occupational Therapist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent First Aid and CPR certificates.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience completing occupational therapy assessments and providing practical support to individuals and families.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA genuine interest in helping older people live safely and independently in their community.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfidence providing support that improves independence, wellbeing and quality of life.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong communication, planning, organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work independently.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbility to build positive working relationships with consumers, families, colleagues and external partners.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGood IT skills and confidence using databases and digital systems.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCurrent driver\u0026rsquo;s licence.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDesirable:\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMembership with Occupational Therapy Australia.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnowledge of Support at Home and other community aged care services.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with brokerage service models and Consumer Directed Care.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhy work for us? Be part of work that truly makes a meaningful difference.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emecwa\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003ecare\u003c/em\u003e\u0026nbsp;is a leading not-for-profit organisation that has been supporting Victorians for more than 65+ years. We are a values-based, care-driven organisation that provides residential, community and in-home nursing, care and support services for the elderly and people living with a disability. mecwacare supports more than 20,000 people each week across greater Melbourne and regional Victoria. We are a rapidly growing organisation with a diverse workforce of more than 4000 employees and 500 volunteers, representing 89 nationalities and speaking 100 languages.\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eWe strongly encourage applications from individuals of all ages, genders, abilities, cultural and linguistic\u0026nbsp;backgrounds, as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eAll successful candidates must possess or be willing to undergo and pass a National Police Check and other relevant checks.\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApply early!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eThis role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate \u0026ndash; so if interested, please apply early.\u003c/div\u003e Please note we are unable to offer visa sponsorship, and recruitment agencies need not to reach out. \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"2001262\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "