Occupational Therapist (Early Career)

At North Richmond Community Health (NRCH) we are proud to deliver courageous health and community services that collaboratively address health inequity. We nurture a workforce that is passionate and diverse, with shared values and a strong commitment to making positive health impacts within the heart of North Richmond. With access to a variety of flexible work arrangements, health and wellbeing activities and a rich learning environment, our team members are consistently able to deepen their expertise by being part of impactful and world recognised community health solutions.

Ageing Well Service
Part Time (0.8 FTE) | Fixed Term until 30 June 2028
Richmond, Melbourne

About the role

As an Occupational Therapist within our Ageing Well Service, you will provide evidence-based assessment and intervention to older adults living in the community. Working from a strengths-based and person-centred approach, you will support clients to achieve their goals, maximise independence and remain safely engaged in everyday activities.

Your work will include:

• Comprehensive occupational therapy assessments

• Assistive technology prescription and recommendations

• Home modification assessments and referrals

• Development and implementation of goal-directed care plans

• Working collaboratively with carers, families and support services

• Participation in multidisciplinary care and service planning

You will join a welcoming and experienced Allied Health team that values learning, collaboration and continuous improvement.

About you

You are a motivated Occupational Therapist who is passionate about community health and supporting older adults to live well.

You will bring:

• A Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy

• Current registration with AHPRA

• At least 2 years' experience working as an Occupational Therapist

• A current driver's licence

• Strong clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills

• A commitment to evidence-based practice

• An interest in working with older adults and vulnerable communities

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

What we offer

• Supportive and experienced multidisciplinary team

• Clinical supervision and professional development opportunities

• Flexible community-based work

• Salary packaging benefits available

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your local community

Our commitment to health equity

At NRCH, improving health equity is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that health is shaped by social and structural factors beyond clinical care and we work alongside individuals and communities to address barriers to health and wellbeing.

Inclusion and Belonging

At North Richmond Community Health (NRCH), we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, identities, abilities and experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people of all ages.

Child Safety

NRCH is a Child Safe Organisation and has zero tolerance for all forms of child abuse. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of children and young people. All staff and volunteers share responsibility for promoting and maintaining a child safe environment in accordance with the Victorian Child Safe Standards.

All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which may include a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check, Working with Children Check, evidence of qualifications and registrations, proof of work rights, and evidence of immunisation requirements relevant to the role.

Apply now

Applications close 2 July 2026.

For questions about the role, please contact Isabella Fisher @ Isabellaf@nrch.com.au