Occupational Therapist Jobs in Australia.
As an Occupational Therapist in Australia you have remarkable opportunities to travel with your work throughout the region.
At Aussie Locums we not only have great Locum opportunities from the city to the bush but also great career developing permanent roles through all aspects of your profession.
Finding you the Right Position
At Aussie locums we understand your specialties and therefore provide the right positions for you to make use of your skills, be it in a supporting role at a Hand Clinic in Cairns, or as a community based OT supporting remote communities.
Start looking for Occupation Therapy Jobs
- Register your CV in the form provided on this page
- Browse our OT Job Board
- Email our OT consultants at ot@aussielocums.com.au for more detailed information on all aspects of your OT job requirements
Outpatient, Neuro or hospital based rotations are all available, the opportunities are endless. We also have roles in the corporate environments of risk assessment and workplace health and safety.
How to Register as an Occupation Therapist in Australia
To work in Australia, OT’s must be registered with their appropriate state.
Registration for each state is as follows:
| Required Queensland
South Australia Northern Territory Western Australia |
Not Required New South Wales
Australian Capital Territory Tasmania Victoria |
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If you qualified outside of Australia you need to apply to the Council of Occupational Therapists Registration Board (COTRB) to gain recognition of your qualifications. This then will allow you to be eligible for registration in the above mentioned states.
Special requirements for Government Hospitals and Clinics
It should be noted though, that positions based in government hospitals and clinics normally require their staff to have qualifications acceptable for membership to Occupational Therapy (OT) Australia — the Australian Association of Occupational Therapists.
Initial membership of OT Australia requires recognition of qualifications by the Council of Occupational Therapists (COTRB).
Useful Occupational Therapy Links
| Council of Occupational Therapy Board |
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| Australian Association of Occupational Therapists |
| Occupational Therapy Board of South Australia |
| Occupational Therapy Board of Western Australia |
| Occupational Therapy Board of Queensland |
| Occupational Therapy Board of Northern Territory |
| Occupational Therapy Board of New Zealand |