Community Services and Development,Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical
BallyCara is an established charitable organisation that offers a wellness-focused lifestyle for our clients to facilitate independent living, health, and happiness.
At BallyCara, you will belong to a welcoming and inclusive community where your individual strengths and interests are embraced and are the key driver to everything that we create together. We will empower you with flexibility, autonomy and coaching to allow you to make a meaningful difference, whilst supporting you in your career and personal journey.
We inspire healthy and happy living through our SONA® (Happiness) values and enhance our employee's wellness through the following employee benefits:
Emotional Wellness: Enhance your happiness. Enjoy a wellness day off each year to take on your birthday, for your family, or just for you because you are worth it.
Physical Wellness: Improve your health and wellbeing with a fitness allowance for remedial massage, outdoor wellness gear, yoga, pilates, swimming, or gym plus access to an online fitness portal LIFT Fitness!
Professional Wellness: Enhance your career with two days of paid study leave combined with yearly study assistance!
Financial Wellness: Access not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550, receive 17.5% annual leave loading, and up to $1,892 per annum in financial discounts from our TELUS Health EAP and wellbeing portal!
Job Description
Are you passionate about empowering older adults to live well in their own homes? Want a role where your clinical skills make a genuine difference — and where you’re supported to thrive too?
Join BallyCara — a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to inspiring healthy and happy living through community care and wellness.
About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to work across the Bundoora region, helping older adults live independently and safely. This part-time role (3–4 days/week) offers flexibility, autonomy, and rewarding client relationships.
You’ll support people aged 65+ with individualised, in-home therapy to enhance quality of life — promoting dignity, function, and meaningful engagement in daily activities.
Your Responsibilities:
Provide person-centred assessments and interventions
Develop tailored support plans in collaboration with our Senior Health Practitioner
Work closely with clients and families to promote self-management
Travel locally to deliver care in-home and community settings
Desired Skills and Experience
What You Bring:
Degree in Occupational Therapy + current AHPRA registration
At least 1 year of community-based OT experience (highly desirable)
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Confidence to work independently across varied settings
A caring, positive, and proactive approach
Valid National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
COVID-19 vaccinations (min. 2 doses)
Ready to Apply?
At BallyCara, we know that great care starts with great people. If you’re ready to bring compassion, capability, and joy to a team that values everything you bring — apply today!
Submit your CV and a short cover letter via SEEK.
We thank all applicants for their interest, though only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
