Occupational Therapist - Graduate to Senior - Ballarat

Job title : Occupational Therapist - Graduate to Senior - Ballarat
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Job reference : 173197788
Sharp and Carter are partnering with a well-established, family-owned allied health provider that has built an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality therapy services across Victoria. Due to continued growth, we're seeking Occupational Therapists at Graduate, Experienced and Senior levels to join their expanding multidisciplinary team in Ballarat, with opportunities also available in Shepparton.

Whether you're looking to accelerate your career, relocate for a better lifestyle, or join a supportive team that genuinely invests in its clinicians, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

The Role

You'll manage a varied and rewarding caseload, working primarily with NDIS participants, with opportunities to work across aged care, TAC and WorkSafe depending on your interests and experience.
You'll be supported by experienced clinical leaders and a collaborative multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists and Behaviour Support Practitioners.

What's on Offer?
  • Graduate salaries from $85,000 + Super
  • Senior salaries from $110,000 + Super (negotiable depending on experience)
  • $5,000 relocation assistance
  • One month of rent-free accommodation for relocating clinicians
  • Sponsorship and visa transfer support available
  • Flexible full-time or part-time opportunities (minimum 3 days per week)
  • Dedicated report writing/work-from-home day each week following onboarding
  • Five days paid professional development leave each year
  • Annual professional development budget (minimum $1,000 with flexibility for senior clinicians)
  • Internal and external clinical supervision
  • Dedicated administration team managing bookings and service agreements
  • Free onsite parking
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Travel reimbursement for community visits
  • Genuine career progression into senior and clinical leadership positions
About You:
  • A degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Current AHPRA registration (or eligibility)
  • A passion for delivering person-centred, evidence-based care
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • A collaborative and proactive approach to multidisciplinary practice
  • A current driver's licence
We welcome applications from:
  • Graduate Occupational Therapists
  • Experienced clinicians
  • Senior Occupational Therapists
  • Interstate candidates looking to relocate
  • International candidates requiring sponsorship or visa transfer
Why Join? This organisation values clinical excellence over unrealistic KPIs. You'll be joining a close-knit, family-oriented team where transparency, empathy and collaboration are at the heart of everything they do.
With experienced clinical leaders, structured mentoring and a culture focused on developing clinicians—not just growing numbers, you'll have every opportunity to build a long-term career.

To learn more about this confidential opportunity, apply now or contact Samantha Fallaw at Sharp & Carter Healthcare for a confidential discussion.

Samantha Fallaw
Sharp & Carter Healthcare
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