CURRENT OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST OPPORTUNITIES
Occupational Therapist Jobs in Greater Brisbane
Brisbane | Ipswich | Logan | Redlands
Do meaningful community OT work with realistic caseloads, protected admin time, regular supervision and a team that values balance.
We are currently welcoming graduate, experienced and senior occupational therapists into flexible full-time and part-time roles.
A confidential first conversation. No formal application or commitment needed.
OT roles built around good work and a sustainable week
Strive to Thrive Therapy is a mobile Occupational Therapy team supporting adults in their homes and communities. Our roles can be shaped around your experience, interests and preferred workload.
Clear salary bands
$75,000 to $125,000 FTE, depending on experience and role, plus super and bonuses.
Flexible workload
Full-time, part-time and school-friendly arrangements may be available.
Adult community practice
Work across Functional Capacity Assessments, Assistive Technology, Home Modifications and capacity building.
Real support
Weekly supervision, protected admin time, structured tools and practical support from people who know your work.
Current Occupational Therapist roles
We are currently hiring graduate, experienced and senior occupational therapists across Greater Brisbane. Each role can be shaped around your experience, strengths and preferred workload.
All three opportunities are currently open.
Graduate or Early-Career Occupational Therapist
$75,000 to $85,000 FTE + super + bonuses
Part-time salaries are calculated pro rata.
A supported entry into community OT for new graduates and early-career clinicians who want structure, regular feedback and room to build confidence safely.
This role may suit you if
- You are beginning your OT career or moving into community practice
- You want regular guidance rather than being left to work things out alone
- You value a staged caseload and protected learning time
- You are curious, reflective and comfortable asking questions
What the role offers
- Weekly clinical supervision
- A lighter, progressively built caseload
- Protected report and administration time
- Structured onboarding, templates and clinical tools
- Guided experience across FCAs, Assistive Technology and Home Modifications
Experienced Occupational Therapist
$85,000 to $105,000 FTE + super + bonuses
Part-time salaries are calculated pro rata.
A flexible community role for an OT who enjoys autonomy but still wants dependable clinical, administrative and team support.
This role may suit you if
- You are comfortable managing an adult community caseload
- You want greater control over how your week is structured
- You value collaboration without unnecessary micromanagement
- You want to develop a clinical interest or contribute to projects
What the role offers
- A varied caseload across FCAs, Assistive Technology and Home Modifications
- Predictable scheduling with time for travel and administration
- Regular mentoring and access to clinical leadership
- Optional involvement in service development and internal projects
- Flexibility to shape the role around your strengths and interests
Senior Occupational Therapist or Clinical Lead
$105,000 to $125,000 FTE + super + bonuses
Part-time salaries are calculated pro rata.
A senior role for an experienced clinician who wants to influence quality, mentor other OTs and help shape how community occupational therapy is delivered.
This role may suit you if
- You enjoy mentoring and developing other clinicians
- You want clinical influence without moving fully into management
- You are confident with complex community OT work
- You enjoy improving systems, quality and service delivery
What the role offers
- Protected time for mentoring and clinical leadership
- Influence over clinical quality, templates and service systems
- A complex but manageable adult caseload
- Involvement in service development and future growth
- Flexibility to balance clinical work, mentoring and leadership
All three roles are available full-time or part-time and involve adult, mobile and community-based occupational therapy across Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan and Redlands.
Current or eligible AHPRA registration and a driver’s licence are required. We are open to discussing start dates, preferred workload and the type of work that best matches your experience.
What community OT at Strive to Thrive Therapy looks like
You will support adults in their homes and communities across Greater Brisbane. Working in a person’s real environment gives you the chance to understand the practical barriers, routines and goals that shape everyday life.
Your work may include:
- Functional Capacity Assessments and progress reviews
- Assistive Technology assessments and recommendations
- Minor and complex Home Modification assessments
- Daily living skills and capacity building
- Home and community safety
- Collaboration with participants, families and support coordinators
- Clear, practical reports that help people access the right support
The role offers variety and autonomy, but you will not be expected to carry complex work without support.
Community Occupational Therapy →
Good community OT needs the right support around it
Meaningful work can still become exhausting when caseloads, travel, reports and administration are not managed properly. We build support into the role rather than waiting until an OT is overwhelmed.
Manageable caseloads
Caseloads are matched to experience and built progressively. Workload decisions consider reports, travel, communication and the unexpected tasks that sit around each client visit.
Protected thinking and writing time
Admin and report time is planned into the week. OTs need enough space to think, document clearly and prepare for complex work.
Supervision that is actually available
Regular supervision, case discussion and debriefing are part of the working rhythm. Asking questions is normal, not treated as a weakness.
Administration and team connection
Practical scheduling and communication support helps clinicians stay focused on good client work. Mobile practice is balanced with real people, shared systems and regular connection.
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What you will receive
The exact package will depend on the role, experience and workload agreed, but current opportunities include:
- Salary from $75,000 to $125,000 FTE, depending on role and experience
- Superannuation and performance bonuses
- Paid travel per kilometre
- Laptop and phone
- $1,500+ annual professional development budget
- Weekly supervision and mentoring
- Protected report and administration blocks
- Structured onboarding and practical clinical tools
- Full-time and part-time options
- School-friendly or flexible arrangements where suitable
- Optional hybrid administration
- Opportunities to contribute to service development and future growth
The goal is not simply to fill your calendar. It is to build a role where you can do good work and still have energy left for the rest of your life.
Meet the people behind the support
Support means more when you know who is providing it.
Lisa Nguyen is Strive to Thrive Therapy’s founder, Principal Occupational Therapist and Clinical Lead. She provides clinical direction, mentoring and support around complex work.
Sanda Mesic supports scheduling, communication and administration, helping clinicians spend less time chasing logistics and more time focused on client care.
Still working out what you need next?
You do not need to be ready to apply before exploring what better support could look like.
The OT Career Resources hub includes practical articles about community practice, manageable caseloads, supervision and career direction.
For a more personal perspective, read Lisa’s reflection on career growth and changing priorities.
You can also take the free OT Career Check to reflect on whether you are Surviving, Coasting or Thriving in your current season of work.
Questions OTs often ask before applying
Do I need NDIS experience?
No. NDIS or community OT experience can be helpful, but it is not the only thing we look for. We value clinical reasoning, curiosity, kindness and a willingness to learn. Structured onboarding, templates, supervision and practical support are provided.
Is this a mobile role?
Yes. You will visit adults in their homes and communities across Brisbane, Ipswich, Logan and Redlands. Travel is considered when scheduling your day and is paid per kilometre.
Can I work part-time or school-friendly hours?
Yes. We are open to full-time, part-time and school-friendly arrangements where they can work well for the clinician, clients and team.
Do I need to submit a formal application?
No. You can begin with a confidential conversation. Share a few details about yourself and what you are looking for, and we will contact you to arrange a short, no-pressure chat.
How are caseloads managed?
Caseloads are matched to experience and built progressively. We consider client contact, travel, reports, communication and administration rather than looking only at appointment numbers.
What supervision will I receive?
Supervision is tailored to your experience and role. It may include regular one-to-one supervision, case discussion, mentoring, report review, debriefing and support with complex clinical decisions.
What kind of clients will I work with?
Strive to Thrive Therapy supports adults in their homes and communities. Work may include Functional Capacity Assessments, Assistive Technology, Home Modifications, daily living skills and capacity building.
Are all three roles currently available?
Yes. We are currently open to conversations with graduate or early-career OTs, experienced clinicians and senior OTs or clinical leads.
What happens after you reach out?
1. Share a few details
2. Have a confidential conversation with Lisa
3. Meet the team and decide whether the opportunity feels right
Start with a confidential chat
Share a few details and we will contact you for a short, no-pressure conversation about your experience, what you are looking for and whether our team and approach could be a good fit.
Your details stay confidential and will only be used by Strive to Thrive Therapy to contact you about current or future opportunities.