Who is Based.

Based. is a values-driven allied health service built by occupational therapists who wanted to do things differently. We provide therapy and assessments for people living with disability, psychosocial disability, and mental health needs, with a focus on genuine connection, kindness, and whole-person care. Our services include functional assessments, home and living assessments, assistive technology recommendations, home modifications, capacity building therapy, community participation support, and specialist mental health supports. Our leadership is hands-on, understanding, and accommodating. We continue to work directly with participants, so we know what frontline practice really looks like. We are looking for motivated candidates who share our values and want to grow with us.

Why Based.

At Based., we do not just deliver therapy. We build trust, connection, and real outcomes. Our ethos is grounded in compassion, honesty, and walking alongside people. We pride ourselves on working differently to most, with leadership that is based on understanding, kindness, and accommodation. This ensures you feel valued both as a professional and as a person. You will be part of a team that genuinely supports each other while making meaningful impact in the lives of people living with disability, psychosocial disability, and mental health needs.

New Graduate / Early Career Occupational Therapist Pathway

Starting out or within your first few years of practice? At Based., we provide a structured, supported pathway into the profession.

What you will get:

Weekly one-to-one clinical supervision with senior occupational therapists

Caseloads tailored for learning with shadowing and joint sessions

Professional development support that is flexibly discussed and agreed upon with you rather than a set budget

A broad range of experiences including psychosocial disability, mental health needs, paediatrics, home modifications, and assistive technology

Supportive, values-driven team culture where your growth is the priority

Who you are:

Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (or graduating soon)

Motivated to build your career in community and disability settings

Aligned with our values of compassion, honesty, kindness, and whole-person care

Open, reflective, and ready to learn

Senior Occupational Therapist Role

Ready to take the next step in your career and lead? Our Senior Occupational Therapist positions offer leadership, autonomy, and the chance to shape practice at Based.

What you will do:

Hold a mixed caseload with complex clients across psychosocial disability, mental health needs, paediatrics, and physical disability

Provide clinical supervision and mentoring to junior occupational therapists

Lead functional capacity assessments, home and living assessments, short-term accommodation reports, independent living option reports, and complex assistive technology and home modification recommendations

Contribute to service development, team growth, and quality practice initiatives

Enjoy autonomy in managing caseloads with strong administrative support

Who you are:

Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency with at least 3–5+ years of experience

Motivated, proactive, and values-driven

Strong clinical reasoning and report-writing skills

Confident working with participants with psychosocial disability and mental health needs

Interested in leadership, supervision, and contributing to team direction

Shared Benefits for Both Roles

Flexible work arrangements (full-time, part-time, or contract)

Highly competitive pay and regular salary reviews in line with performance

Travel reimbursements

Professional development support that is flexibly tailored to your goals and agreed upon together rather than a rigid set budget

Lived experience support from Senior Occupational Therapist founders who continue to work directly with participants and understand the realities of frontline practice

Leadership that is based on understanding, kindness, and accommodation. We work differently to most, and you will feel genuinely supported and heard.

Clinical supervision, mentoring, and peer support

Team culture that is values-driven, supportive, and inclusive

Administrative and systems support to free you up for clinical work

Contracting Opportunities

For experienced occupational therapists who prefer a contracting model, we also offer opportunities to provide services on a flexible contracting basis. These roles focus on functional capacity assessments, supported independent living assessments, specialist disability accommodation assessments, and independent living option reports. Experience with these types of assessments is vital. Contracting work can also involve ongoing client visits where appropriate. Rates can be discussed further during the interview process.

How to Apply

Apply directly through SEEK with your CV and a short note on which pathway you are applying for (New Graduate / Early Career OR Senior Occupational Therapist).

For a confidential discussion before applying, contact Mitch on 0404 753 863.