Occupational Therapist – Level 1 (Full Time, Launceston)

Location: Launceston, Tasmania (hybrid: office, remote & community visits)
Hours: 37.5 hrs/week, full time
Salary: Commensurate with award + experience (Allied Health Professionals Award – Tasmania)

About Us

At Amrita Sinha Occupational Therapy (ASOT), we specialise in delivering evidence-based, person-centred supports for clients funded primarily under the NDIS. We work with people aged 16–65 years presenting with psychosocial disabilities, Autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, and other neurodivergent conditions.

We are a growing, values-driven practice based in Launceston, where innovation, collaboration, and mentorship are at the heart of how we work.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist – Level 1 to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a new graduate or early-career OT who wants to:

Develop skills across functional capacity assessment, therapy, and capacity building within the NDIS space

Work with a supportive caseload of clients in clinic, home, and community settings

Receive structured supervision, training, and onboarding directly with the Founder/Senior OT

Progress towards Level 2 responsibilities as skills, confidence, and clinical reasoning develop

This is a hybrid position with flexibility to balance remote work, office time, and community visits.

Key Responsibilities

Provide assessment, intervention, and goal-focused OT supports to NDIS participants aged 16–65

Deliver both psychosocial and functional interventions (e.g., ADL training, sensory regulation, capacity-building skills)

Contribute to Functional Capacity Assessments, OT reports, and therapy plans that inform NDIS funding

Work collaboratively with clients, families, support coordinators, and multidisciplinary teams

Actively participate in regular supervision, reflective practice, and CPD activities

Demonstrate commitment to best practice, ethical standards, and client-centred outcomes

About You

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy

Current AHPRA registration (or evidence of process commenced if awaiting work permit or new graduate pathway)

Strong communication, organisational, and documentation skills

A genuine interest in working with clients with psychosocial disabilities and neurodivergence

Ability to work flexibly across remote, office, and community environments

Current driver’s license (NDIS work often involves travel within the Launceston area; work car provided)

What We Offer

Award-aligned salary commensurate with experience

Structured onboarding & mentorship with Founder/Senior OT

Weekly clinical supervision and peer support

Funded professional development allowance + study leave opportunities

Flexible hybrid work model (remote, office, and community visits)

Work car provided for client visits and community travel

Clear career progression pathways to Level 2 OT

Why Launceston, Tasmania?

Imagine finishing work and being just minutes from breathtaking riverside walks, mountain trails, and world-class food and wine. Launceston is a vibrant, welcoming regional city with a thriving arts scene, great schools, affordable housing, and easy access to Tasmania’s stunning wilderness. You’ll enjoy a slower pace with a strong community feel, while still having all the professional opportunities of a growing NDIS and mental health sector.

Why Join Amrita Sinha Occupational Therapy?

You won’t get lost in a big system — here, you’ll be mentored directly by an experienced Senior OT and Founder, supported with weekly supervision, and encouraged to shape your career path. You’ll work hybrid (home, office, and community) with a work car provided, plus CPD support and a clear progression plan to Level 2 OT.