Explore 3 live OTA roles spanning therapy assistance, community support, and aged care teams. Employers can reach certified therapy assistants for $99 with same-day approval.
OT assistants deliver therapy programs under the supervision of a registered occupational therapist. Day-to-day work can include running individual or group sessions, setting up equipment, supporting daily living tasks, monitoring progress, and reporting back to the supervising OT. Assistants work in aged care, NDIS providers, community organisations, clinics, and schools.
The role is practical and relationship-focused. Assistants often spend more time with clients than the OT does, so observation, communication, and reliable documentation are essential. Clear supervision arrangements and defined delegation are important, because assistants must work within their scope and escalate changes in a client's condition.
Most employers ask for a Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent, along with a current police check, working with children check, and NDIS worker screening. Pay commonly ranges from about $60,000 to $80,000 depending on experience, sector, and location, with casual and part-time roles paid hourly.
Ask how supervision is structured, how often you meet the supervising OT, and what training is provided. Not-for-profit and public employers often offer salary packaging and paid development, while private providers may offer more flexible hours. A clear delegation plan protects both you and the person you support.
Experienced assistants can move into senior or team-leader roles, specialise in aged care, disability, or paediatric support, or use the role as a pathway to studying occupational therapy. Employers value assistants who can build rapport, follow programs consistently, and notice changes that need clinical review.
If you are applying, highlight relevant work with people with disability, older adults, or children, as well as any manual handling, equipment, or program-delivery experience. Browse current OTA vacancies below or set an alert for your preferred location.
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