Occupational Therapist

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Make a real difference with Estara

Ready to start your Occupational Therapy career somewhere you can truly make a difference?

At Estara, you’ll work alongside experts in spinal cord injury and neurological disability, helping people achieve greater independence while building skills that will shape your future career.

Estara is a trusted South Australian disability provider with more than 60 years’ experience supporting people living with spinal cord injury, neurological conditions and related disabilities.

We’re seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our Allied Health team. You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary team to help clients build independence, maximise function and participate in everyday life at home, in the community and through our specialist programs.

About the role

As an Occupational Therapist at Estara, you will:

• Provide person-centred occupational therapy assessments and interventions for clients with spinal cord injury, neurological conditions and related disabilities
• Support goals around daily living, home and community access, equipment and assistive technology, and home modifications
• Work within a multidisciplinary team including spinal nurses, peer support mentors, physiotherapists, support coordinators and support workers
• Collaborate with clients, families, carers and external stakeholders (NDIS, LSA, RTW, health services, equipment suppliers)
• Contribute to service improvement, clinical documentation and quality outcomes in line with NDIS Practice Standards and allied health professional standards.

This role is ideal for recent university graduates who want strong supervision and varied clinical experience, as well as experienced OTs looking for a meaningful, values-driven role.

About you

You will bring:

• A recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration (graduates welcome to apply)
• A commitment to person-centred, goal-focused practice
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with clients, families and multidisciplinary teams
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied caseload
• Willingness to travel locally to deliver services in clients’ homes and community settings
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)

Why join Estara?

• We invest in our clinicians. You’ll have opportunities to build expertise in neurological disability, spinal cord injury, assistive technology, home modifications and complex care, while developing your professional skills through ongoing mentoring and training
• At Estara you’ll work with one of South Australia’s most experienced organisations supporting people with spinal cord injury and neurological disability. Our unique combination of allied health, specialist spinal nursing, peer support and disability services provides learning opportunities rarely found in a single organisation
• You’ll join a close-knit supportive Allied Health team that values collaboration and continuous learning with ongoing professional development and clinical supervision
• Purpose-led work with a leading SA disability not-for-profit and registered NDIS provider
• Flexible working options and a varied caseload across in-home, community and program-based work
• Above-award salary and conditions (depending on experience)
• Salary packaging, novated car leasing and paid parental leave
• Wellbeing leave, flexible working options and employee assistance program
• Discounted health insurance and other employee benefits

How to apply

Please submit your application (resume and cover letter) addressing the key requirements, along with contact details for two professional referees.

To learn more about his role, please feel welcome to make a confidential enquiry to Estara’s Director of Spinal & Specialised Disability Support, Helen Whitworth on 1800 378 272 or email helen.whitworth@estara.com.au