For occupational therapists
OT Career Resources
A helpful place for OTs who are reflecting on work, wellbeing, community practice and what they need next in their career.
Whether you’re early in your OT journey, feeling stretched in your current role, or wondering what better support could look like, these resources are here to help you pause, reflect and take a clearer next step.
A page for OTs who want more than another job listing
Career decisions are rarely just about salary or location. They are often about the deeper parts of work: whether your caseload feels manageable, whether support is actually there, and whether you still feel connected to the kind of OT you want to be.
Sustainable work
Is my caseload manageable? Do I have enough time to think, write, plan and recover?
Real support
Am I getting supervision, guidance and practical help when the work gets complex?
Career direction
Do I still feel connected to my work, and do I have room to keep growing?
This page brings those questions together in one place, so you can find the resources that match where you are right now.
Start here
Not sure where to begin? Choose the pathway that feels closest to where you are right now.
I’m early in my OT career
Start here if you’re building confidence, learning what support should look like, or trying to find a role where you can grow safely.
I’m curious about community OT
Start here if you’re wondering what mobile and community-based OT actually looks like day to day.
I’m feeling stretched or close to burnout
Start here if work is taking more energy than it gives back, or if your caseload, admin or travel is starting to feel unsustainable.
I’m thinking about applying to Strive
Start here if you want to understand our team, culture, support, supervision and career pathways before starting a conversation.
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Take the OT Career Check
Sometimes the hardest part is knowing where you actually are.
The OT Career Check is a free reflective tool that helps you see whether you’re Surviving, Coasting or Thriving in your current season of work.
It explores six areas that shape an OT’s career:
- Work-life balance
- Fulfilment and purpose
- Growth and support
- Workload and flexibility
- Overall wellbeing
- Future direction
You’ll get a simple result and practical tips to help you understand what is working, what might need attention and what small step could support you next.
Explore OT career articles
These articles are written for OTs who want honest, useful reflections on community practice, career growth, support and sustainable work.
Sustainable caseloads and workload
Good OT work needs time for thinking, writing, communication and recovery. These articles explore what makes a caseload manageable and why support systems matter.
How to Build a Sustainable Community OT Week Without Burning Out →
Early-career OT support
Early-career OTs need more than enthusiasm. They need supervision, structure, feedback and safe opportunities to build confidence.
Community OT practice
Community OT can be meaningful, varied and deeply practical. These articles help explain what the work actually looks like.
More OT career resources
Use these sections if you want to go deeper into purpose, career direction or what it is like to work at Strive to Thrive Therapy.
Purpose, confidence and career direction
How to Find Purpose Again When OT Work Starts Feeling Flat →
What makes community OT sustainable?
Sustainable OT work does not happen by accident. It needs structure, support and trust.
At Strive, we believe a healthy OT role should include realistic caseload expectations, protected time for admin and reports, regular supervision, clear tools, practical support, flexibility that works in real life, and a team culture where asking questions is normal.
When those things are missing, even meaningful work can start to feel heavy. When they are present, OTs can do better work and still have energy left for life outside work.
Looking for OT jobs in Greater Brisbane?
Strive is a mobile and community-based occupational therapy team supporting adults across Greater Brisbane, including Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan and Redlands.
Our Work With Us page outlines current OT roles, salary bands, flexible FTE options, supervision, PD support and what it is like to work with our team.
Meet the team behind Strive
The team you work with matters. Our Meet the Team page gives you a closer look at the clinicians and support staff behind Strive, how we work together and the kind of culture we are building.
Questions OTs often ask before applying
Do I need NDIS experience to work at Strive?
No. NDIS experience can help, but it is not the only thing that matters. We value clinical reasoning, curiosity, kindness and a willingness to learn. We provide onboarding, templates, supervision and support to help you build confidence.
Is community OT lonely?
It can be in some workplaces. That is why team connection, admin support and regular supervision matter. At Strive, mobile work is balanced with structured support, communication and shared team rhythms.
What support do early-career OTs receive?
Early-career OTs receive supervision, structured onboarding, templates, protected report time and support to build confidence across community OT practice areas.
What kind of clients would I work with?
Strive supports adults in their homes and communities. The work may include Functional Capacity Assessments, Assistive Technology, Home Modifications, daily living skills, capacity building and helping people participate more confidently in everyday life.
Is there flexibility?
Yes. Strive offers flexible FTE options, including full-time, part-time and school-friendly arrangements where suitable. Flexibility still needs structure, but we aim to build roles that work for both the clinician and the team.
Can senior OTs grow without becoming managers?
Yes. Growth can include mentoring, clinical leadership, service development, quality improvement, specialisation and shaping how community OT is delivered. Leadership does not have to mean stepping away from the work you enjoy.
A gentle next step
You do not have to decide everything today.
You might start by reading one article, taking the OT Career Check, or looking through the Work With Us page to see whether Strive feels aligned with what you want next.
Wherever you are in your OT career, the goal is the same: to build work that feels purposeful, supported and sustainable.