Overview
Join Salute For Service, a community-driven not-for-profit dedicated to supporting current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and their families as they transition to civilian life. We focus on employment, education, training, mental health, physical wellbeing, and community reintegration, delivering outcomes that make a lasting difference. As a registered non-profit, we offer salary packaging benefits to maximise take-home pay and proudly operate as an ADF Reserve-friendly employer.
About the Role
Are you a passionate and experienced Mental Health Occupational Therapist looking to create life-changing impact? This frontline role involves working closely with Veterans and their families to navigate mental health challenges, rebuild independence, and improve quality of life. You will deliver trauma-informed, recovery-oriented, and holistic care to empower individuals to develop resilience, regain purpose, and reconnect with what matters most.
What You'll Do
Clinical Assessment & Intervention
* Conduct comprehensive functional, psychosocial, and mental health assessments for Veterans and families.
* Design and implement evidence-based treatment plans that promote recovery, resilience, and meaningful participation in daily life.
* Deliver one-on-one, group, and family-based interventions focused on emotional regulation, coping strategies, and practical skill-building.
* Provide trauma-informed care to support those impacted by PTSD, anxiety, depression, and service-related challenges.
Functional Recovery & Community Participation
* Support Veterans in rebuilding daily living skills, routines, and meaningful activities.
* Deliver graded exposure therapy, sensory modulation, and activity-based interventions to enhance confidence and independence.
* Conduct home, workplace, and community assessments and recommend adaptive solutions where needed.
* Collaborate with employers, schools, and service providers to facilitate successful reintegration into work, study, and community life.
* Work closely with GPs, Psychologists, Psychiatrists, Social Workers, and other allied health professionals to deliver integrated care.
* Provide family education and coaching to strengthen support networks and coping capacity.
* Actively contribute to multidisciplinary team discussions, case reviews, and service planning.
Compliance & Reporting
* Maintain high-quality, confidential clinical documentation in line with AHPRA and organisational standards.
* Use validated outcome measures to demonstrate impact and support continuous service improvement.
* Participate in program evaluation and innovation, helping us evolve and deliver cutting-edge Veteran care.
What You'll Bring
* Degree-qualified Occupational Therapist with current AHPRA registration.
* Expertise in functional assessment, activity-based intervention, and trauma-informed care.
* Strong clinical reasoning, report writing, and communication skills.
* Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
* Understanding of the unique psychosocial and functional challenges faced by Veterans and their families.
* Previous experience supporting ADF members, Veterans, or defence-connected communities.
* Additional training in CBT-based OT interventions, sensory modulation, or family systems therapy.
Why You'll Love Working With Us
* Make a Real Impact – Help Veterans and families rebuild independence, resilience, and wellbeing.
* Salary Packaging Benefits – Increase your take-home pay as part of a registered NFP.
* Ongoing Professional Growth – Access CPD support, structured supervision, and development pathways.
* Supportive, Multidisciplinary Team – Work alongside passionate Clinicians and Veteran advocates.
* Innovative Programs – Contribute to Veteran-focused initiatives that bridge mental health, family support, and community participation.
* ADF Reserve-Friendly Employer – We proudly support your service commitments.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're an experienced Occupational Therapist with a passion for improving mental health and empowering Veterans, we'd love to hear from you
Apply now and be part of something bigger. Together, we can change lives.
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