Occupational Therapist

About the role

Norella Disability Support Services is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our team on a casual basis. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities and support their independence, wellbeing, and quality of life.

This is a mobile community-based role, requiring travel to clients’ homes and community settings across Sydney, including Ryde, Merrylands, Blacktown, Burwood, Chatswood, and surrounding suburbs, with allocations depending on client locations and needs. You will work flexibly within our disability support services, providing professional therapeutic interventions tailored to each client's unique goals. This role offers flexibility while contributing to our mission of delivering high-quality community-based disability support.

Norella Disability Support Services is currently progressing through the NDIS registration and audit process as part of our commitment to meeting full quality and safeguarding standards. We are building our team in preparation to deliver compliant, high-quality services across Sydney.

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy assessments to identify clients' functional abilities, limitations, and rehabilitation potential

• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans focused on increasing independence in daily living activities

• Provide direct occupational therapy interventions including rehabilitation, cognitive support, and functional skills training

• Deliver services through home visits and community-based sessions across Sydney locations

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including support workers and allied health professionals to ensure coordinated care

• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment approaches as required

• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and client records

• Provide education and guidance to clients, families, and carers on adaptive strategies and equipment use

• Recommend assistive technology and environmental modifications to support independence

• Participate in team meetings and case discussions

• Maintain professional standards and ongoing best practice in occupational therapy

• Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Occupational Therapy

• Experience working with individuals with disabilities or in rehabilitation settings

• Strong understanding of assessment and intervention approaches in disability support

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload

• Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills

• Proficiency in electronic clinical documentation

• Current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain) and relevant compliance checks

• Commitment to person-centred, goal-focused care

• Willingness to work in a mobile role across Sydney suburbs

At Norella Disability Support Services, we value our team and provide a supportive, flexible, and collaborative environment. You will receive competitive casual rates, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to work across diverse communities in Sydney. We encourage professional growth and provide opportunities to contribute to meaningful, client-focused outcomes. Your expertise will be valued as part of a team committed to improving independence and quality of life for people with disabilities.

Norella Disability Support Services is a NSW-based provider committed to empowering individuals with disabilities to live independently and meaningfully in their communities. We deliver person-centred support grounded in respect, dignity, and collaboration. Our services extend across Sydney, including Ryde, Merrylands, Blacktown, Burwood, Chatswood, and surrounding suburbs, ensuring responsive and accessible care where it is needed most.

Norella Disability Support Services is currently progressing through the NDIS registration and audit process as part of our commitment to meeting full quality and safeguarding standards. We are building our team in preparation to deliver compliant, high-quality services across Sydney.

If you are a compassionate and experienced Occupational Therapist seeking flexible casual work across Sydney, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV, cover letter, and current registration details.