Occupational Therapy Jobs with Visa Sponsorship

Explore 3 live OT roles offering visa sponsorship — employer-nominated positions for overseas-trained occupational therapists. Employers can reach sponsor-ready clinicians for $99 with same-day approval.

Featured Visa Sponsorship OT Vacancies

3 live roles
Occupational Therapist
Wagga Occupational Therapy Wagga Wagga, New South Wales Full-Time, Part-Time $90k – $130k per year 1 week, 6 days ago
Disability NDIS Paediatric On-Site +1
New grads Direct Mentorship PD Visa

Visa pathways for occupational therapists

Most sponsored OT roles use the Temporary Skill Shortage (482) visa, the Employer Nomination Scheme (186), or the Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (494) visa. Each stream has different nomination, age, English, and regional requirements. Occupational therapy is generally on the skilled occupation lists, but you should confirm the current listing and caveats before relying on a particular pathway.

Overseas-trained OTs also need skills assessment and registration with AHPRA, which typically involves an eligibility check and may require an examination or supervised practice. English language requirements apply to registration and to some visa streams. Start these steps early: employers can nominate you, but they cannot complete your registration for you.

Sponsorship salaries and employer support

Sponsored roles must meet the salary threshold and market rate requirements for the nominated occupation, so advertised pay is usually at or above the standard award for an experienced OT. Employers may cover nomination and visa costs, relocation, initial accommodation, or AHPRA process support; what is offered varies widely and should be confirmed in writing.

Regional and aged care providers are among the most frequent sponsors, particularly for roles that are hard to fill locally. Ask about the nomination timeline, whether the role is regional, what happens if the visa is delayed, and whether your family can be included. Those details affect both the move and your long-term settlement.

How to find a sponsoring employer

Look for employers that have nominated OTs before, or that explicitly invite overseas applications. Public health services, not-for-profits, and private practices in regional areas are often more willing to sponsor because local recruitment is difficult. A clear statement of visa support in the job ad is a good sign, but always verify the stream and conditions with the employer and a registered migration agent.

Prepare your AHPRA documentation, English test results, CV, and references before you apply so you can move quickly when a suitable role appears. Browse current sponsorship-eligible vacancies below or set an alert to hear about new roles.

Sponsoring overseas OTs?

Your listing is reviewed the same business day, syndicated to job alerts, and positioned ahead of unpaid roles. Mention the visa stream (482, 186, or 494) and AHPRA process support — sponsorship-eligible OTs notice the difference.

Post a Sponsorship OT Job — $99

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