Aged Care Occupational Therapy Jobs Across Australia

Explore 23 live aged care OT roles spanning residential care, home care packages, and reablement programs. Employers can reach aged-care-ready clinicians for $99 with same-day approval.

Featured Aged Care OT Vacancies

23 live roles
Contract Occupational Therapist
Body Dynamics Health Varsity Lakes, Queensland Contract 1 week, 6 days ago
Aged Care Disability Mental Health NDIS +5
New grads Direct Flexible
Occupational Therapist 2 days, 15 hours ago
Lifecare Homecare Melbourne, Victoria Full-Time
Aged Care Disability NDIS Paediatric +2
Direct Mentorship Manageable caseload
Occupational Therapist - Young NSW 3 days, 17 hours ago
SPOT Allied Health Hub Young, New South Wales Full-Time, Part-Time $90k – $135k per year
Aged Care Environmental Modifications NDIS Paediatric +3
New grads Direct Mentorship PD Flexible
Occupational Therapist 1 week, 4 days ago
HammondCare Waratah, New South Wales Full-Time
Aged Care Disability NDIS On-Site +1
Direct
Occupational Therapist 1 week, 5 days ago
Bolton Clarke Brisbane CBD, Queensland Full-Time
Aged Care Disability On-Site Clinician
Direct
Occupational Therapist 2 weeks, 4 days ago
Altius Group Melbourne, Victoria Full-Time
Aged Care Disability NDIS Rehabilitation +2
Direct Mentorship Manageable caseload

Where aged care occupational therapists work

Aged care OT roles sit in residential aged care homes, home care package providers, reablement programs, and community health teams. In residential settings the work centres on falls prevention, mobility and transfer assessment, seating and pressure care, and helping residents keep as much independence as possible. Home care roles focus on modifying the home, prescribing equipment, and building capacity for daily tasks.

The new Aged Care Act and the strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards put more emphasis on reablement and outcomes, which is expanding OT involvement beyond equipment prescription. Clinicians who can complete holistic assessments, set measurable goals, and work with nursing and allied health teams are in demand across metropolitan and regional providers.

Aged care OT salaries and benefits

Aged care OT salaries typically range from about $80,000 for a new graduate to $110,000 for an experienced clinician, with clinical lead and management roles above that. Not-for-profit providers often offer salary packaging that can increase take-home pay, along with paid parental leave and professional development allowances.

Ask how caseloads are allocated between facilities, whether you are expected to travel between sites, and how documentation and funding requirements affect your day. Residential roles can be fast-paced and interruption-heavy, while home care roles involve more driving. The right fit depends on whether you prefer short, frequent reviews or longer one-to-one rehabilitation programs.

Building an aged care OT career

Aged care offers a clear pathway into clinical leadership, education, and service design. Experienced OTs move into clinical lead roles, quality and governance positions, or regional management, and many develop specialist skills in dementia care, palliative care, pressure injury prevention, or falls and balance programs.

If you are moving from hospital or paediatric work, highlight your assessment skills, equipment knowledge, and ability to work with families and multidisciplinary teams. Aged care employers also value experience with AN-ACC documentation and quality standards. Browse the live roles below or set up an alert for aged care OT vacancies.

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