Occupational Therapist

Are you a motivated Occupational Therapist looking to make a real difference in your community? This is an exciting opportunity to use your skills to enhance the independence, health and wellbeing of older Australians – while enjoying flexibility, support, and a great team environment. 

• A comprehensive range of Employee Benefits from health & wellness to professional development opportunities   
• Flexible work-from-home options; no weekends or shift work 
• Competitive pay with tax-free salary packaging 
• Supportive team culture where your contributions matter 
• Join an organisation that values clients and staff 
• Apply your clinical skills to support independent living at home 

BaptistCare is one of Australia’s largest home care providers and a leader in service quality and innovation. We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist PT or FT, to join our growing team in the Newcastle and surrounding areas.  
 
You will deliver evidence-based Occupational Therapy assessments and interventions to clients under aged care funding programs, with a focus on reablement and restorative care. Your work will help older people maintain or regain independence, mobility, and confidence to remain living at home. 

You will be joining an established and supportive group of health professionals who share a passion for helping older Australians live well. Guided by our unique Well-Living approach, we focus on empowering clients to live their best possible lives at home, surrounded by the people, community and memories they love most. Together we help people feel loved, valued and respected every day. 

• Degree in Occupational Therapy with current AHPRA registration 
• Demonstrated ability to assess occupational therapy needs and develop individualised programs for aged care clients in the community  
• Post graduate experience working with in a variety of aged care services, including rehabilitation and community settings  
• Comprehensive understanding of reablement and restorative care models 
• Confident working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
• Demonstrated computer literacy  
• Alignment with BaptistCare’s values and mission 
• Current first aid certificate or willingness to obtain   
• Unrestricted driver’s licence and access to a reliable, registered vehicle with minimum Third-Party Property Damage car insurance.  

About us
BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing. We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again.

That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia. 

If you have further questions regarding career opportunities, please call Amanda Lancaster - Senior Occupational Therapist on 0482 180 420 for a confidential discussion.

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria as soon as possible. Applications may be reviewed before the closing date, which can change without notice.

We do not require recruitment agency services at this time.

Advertised: 08 Oct 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 08 Nov 2026 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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