Occupational Therapist - Community NDIS Job

Prospect SA & Community-Based | Part-Time or Full-Time | Roles for Early Career & Senior OTs

About Us

At Meaningful Activities, we’re a values-led occupational therapy practice supporting neurodivergent individuals and those with psychosocial disabilities, brain injuries, and neurological conditions. We deliver strengths-based, neuroaffirming therapy that improves quality of life and builds real-world capability across the lifespan.

We’re a small but growing team based out of Little City Coworking in Prospect, offering mobile/hybrid services across Adelaide. We deeply value collaboration, clinical excellence, and supporting our team to grow both personally and professionally.

The Role

We’re looking for passionate Occupational Therapists—whether you’re early in your career or ready to step into a senior role. You’ll work across the lifespan supporting children, teens, and/or adults through therapy that’s person-centred, neurodiversity-affirming, and grounded in real-world impact.

This role is perfect for someone who wants to:

Work in a team that values growth, collaboration, being proactive, innovative, and reliable.

Deliver meaningful therapy that helps people thrive in their everyday lives

Collaborate with AHAs, mentors, and other therapists to enrich service delivery

Co-design groups and services that fill gaps in the community

Support or be supported through structured mentoring and supervision

Help shape (or contribute to) a culture that’s inclusive, purposeful, and people-first

🔹 Key Responsibilities – Senior Occupational Therapist

As a Senior OT at Meaningful Activities, you will take a leadership role in clinical service delivery, mentoring, and innovation. You will model excellence in neuroaffirming practice and play a key role in shaping how we grow and support our team and community.

You will be expected to:

Independently manage a complex, diverse caseload across lifespan, with high clinical reasoning and minimal supervision

Conduct Functional Capacity Assessments (FCAs), complex assessments, and goal-directed therapy with a strong focus on capacity building, participation, and community engagement

Provide clinical supervision, coaching and informal mentoring to early-career OTs, OT students, AHAs, and support mentors

Co-lead group program design, service development projects, or process improvements in response to emerging community needs

Act as a resource for neuroaffirming practices, sharing current research and contributing to team discussions and development

Liaise with key stakeholders (families, support coordinators, educators, allied health professionals) to ensure collaborative and holistic care

Ensure accurate documentation, timely reporting, and monitor outcomes against clinical KPIs and NDIS guidelines

Champion a feedback-informed approach, leading or contributing to quality improvement initiatives that align with our values and goals

🔹 Key Responsibilities – Early Career Occupational Therapist

As an Early Career OT, you will be supported to build confidence in clinical practice, gradually increase complexity in your caseload, and contribute meaningfully to service delivery while continuing to grow your professional identity.

You will be supported to:

Manage a manageable caseload that supports skill development while maintaining quality service delivery

Conduct assessments and implement therapy plans with guidance from your supervisor, focusing on building therapeutic relationships and supporting clients' participation in daily life

Collaborate with families and support networks, building your confidence in working within client-centred, community-based environments

Work alongside and learn from AHAs, mentors, and experienced OTs, and begin to contribute ideas to team discussions and planning

Engage in regular supervision and professional development, with protected time to reflect, ask questions, and grow at your pace

Develop strong habits in documentation and goal tracking, with templates, support, and feedback to build confidence

Take part in group facilitation or co-facilitation opportunities, as well as optional involvement in pilot projects and creative service ideas

Begin contributing to the development of your clinical niche, supported by team leaders who want to see you thrive

Why Join Meaningful Activities?

Tailored Caseloads

Choose your preferred client mix whether you want to work with children, teens, adults, or across the lifespan. We support you to focus on the areas you’re most passionate about, whether that’s neurodivergent teens navigating transitions, adults developing life skills, or early intervention for children. You’ll have the flexibility to shape your caseload in alignment with your clinical strengths and interests.

Community-Based, Neuroaffirming Practice

We deliver therapy where it matters most: at home, school, work, or in the community. Our model is neurodiversity-affirming and rooted in real-world impact. We focus on building genuine relationships and fostering functional, meaningful engagement in everyday life. Whether you're running a session in a park, at a kitchen table, or at a social group, you’re creating change that sticks.

Professional Growth & Support

You’ll receive regular 1:1 supervision, peer support, and opportunities to mentor or be mentored. We’re committed to your long-term development and offer a clear pathway to grow into senior, leadership, or clinical educator roles. You’ll also be supported to lead projects, contribute to service design, or co-create group programs based on your passions.

Benefits & Resources

Competitive salary tailored to your experience and career stage

Annual PD allowance + paid PD leave

Tools of the trade: laptop, mobile phone allowance, mileage reimbursement

Collaborative and inclusive team culture

Access to AHAs and mentors to support your clinical delivery

Option to work out of our shared office at Little City Coworking in Prospect

Flexible Working Arrangements

We genuinely care about work–life balance. You can work from home, in the community, or at our office. Whatever suits your rhythm. We’ll help you set up a schedule that supports your wellbeing and goals, whether that’s working school hours, four days a week, or building toward full-time with confidence.