" \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 Melbourne \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"19640\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 30/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eOngoing Full Time | Based across Ballarat \u0026amp; surrounding areas\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 style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline\"\u003eFull Time - Ongoing\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline\"\u003eFlexible Working Arrangements\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline\"\u003eLaptop, Phone and Tool of Trade vehicle provided\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline\"\u003eTravel across Melbourne\u0027s South West region\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline\"\u003eNot-For-Profit Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax free plus a meals card of up to $2,700\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration:underline\"\u003eAccess to discounted Health Insurance\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eAre you ready to start your mornings making a practical difference in people\u0026rsquo;s homes and communities? As our community aged care services continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced and motivated \u003cstrong\u003eOccupational Therapist\u003c/strong\u003e to join our supportive multidisciplinary team in a \u003cstrong\u003efull-time\u003c/strong\u003e, community-based role across \u003cstrong\u003eMelbourne\u0026rsquo;s South West Region\u003c/strong\u003e. You will partner with consumers, families and Care Advisors to understand each person\u0026rsquo;s goals, assess functional ability and deliver practical, person-centred interventions that promote safety, confidence and independence.\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003eIn this role, every day brings the opportunity to create meaningful change \u0026mdash; from recommending home modifications and assistive technology to supporting positive rehabilitative outcomes that help people live well, stay connected and reach their full potential.\u003c/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEssential:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurrent registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) to practise with the National Board.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003ecurrent First Aid certificate \u003c/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e CPR\u003c/strong\u003e certificate.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience completing occupational therapy assessments and delivering practical interventions with individuals and families.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA genuine interest in supporting older people living in the community to remain safe, independent and connected.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConfidence providing interventions that maximise independence, wellbeing and quality of life.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong communication, planning, organisation and time management skills, with the ability to work autonomously.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe ability to build positive, collaborative relationships with consumers, families, colleagues and external partners.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSound IT skills and confidence using databases and digital systems.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA current driver\u0026rsquo;s licence.\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eA bonus if you have:\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMembership with Occupational Therapy Australia.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnowledge of Home Care Packages and other community services in the aged care sector.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience with brokerage models of service and Consumer Directed Care.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnowledge of Carelink Plus.\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy work for us? Be part of work that truly makes a meaningful difference.\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align:justify\"\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 style=\"text-align:justify\"\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 style=\"text-align:justify\"\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 style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApply early!\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003eThis role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate \u0026ndash; so if interested, please apply early. Applications via email cannot be accepted. 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