Occupational Therapist
Job No:
KIP1133
Location:
Melbourne
- Be part of an incredible team culture that values your contribution.
- Enjoy work-life balance with flexible hours, WFH, and part-time options.
- Experience genuine support in your role from day one. Based South Melbourne.
What sets this role apart is the chance to use your clinical skills in diverse, occupation-centred work, including ADL and VOC assessments. No two days are the same.
Occupational Therapist – South Melbourne
Join a team that supports you. Work with purpose. Grow your career.
Let the journey begin
We’re looking for a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our high-performing team in South Melbourne. In this dynamic role, you’ll support individuals recovering from physical and psychological injuries and help them achieve safe, sustainable return-to-work outcomes.
Responsibilities include:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments for workers with physical and/or psychological injuries.
- Perform workplace evaluations to identify job demands and develop tailored rehabilitation plans.
- Provide clear, clinically justified recommendations through high-quality reports.
- Carry out Activities of Daily Living (ADL) assessments, coordinate necessary services, and prescribe appropriate equipment.
- Case manage complex injuries, liaising closely with treating doctors and allied health professionals.
- Mentor and support fellow practitioners while leading the delivery of injury prevention programs.
Injury Prevention Services Include:
- Pre-Employment Assessments including drug & alcohol, audiology, spirometry, vision, and functional testing.
- Job dictionary is a detailed document outlining the essential duties, physical demands, and cognitive requirements of a specific job, crucial for assessing a client's suitability for return to work in workplace rehabilitation.
- Manual Task Risk Assessments.
- Interactive Manual Handling Training and Stretching and Warm Up programs.
- Workplace-based, home-based and vehicle-based ergonomic assessments.
About KINNECT
Established in 1996, KINNECT is an Australian-owned company dedicated to Occupational Health and Workplace Rehabilitation services. Guided by our core values, we aim to create healthy, safe, and productive workplaces whilst being guided by our core values of creating sustainable value and supporting happy, highly skilled people with no surprises.
What We Offer:
- Career Growth: Ongoing professional development, including our Emerging Leaders Program.
- Great Perks:
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- Competitive salary + monthly performance incentives
- Paid birthday leave & parental leave
- Salary packaging & purchase of additional leave
- Discounted health insurance
- Flexible Working: Tailored arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
- Supportive Culture: Open-door leadership, team collaboration, and recognition of your impact.
- Every Day is Different: A varied caseload that keeps you challenged and fulfilled.
What will you bring to the role:
- AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a client-first mindset.
- Excellent problem-solving, time management, and organisational skills.
- A positive attitude and proactive, can-do approach.
- Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to changing needs.
Ready to take the next step in your OT career?
Join a passionate team where your skills make a real difference — every day. Apply now and help people recover, grow, and thrive.
