The Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Ltd (OTC) is proud to be participating in the WFOT Congress 2026, where we will be hosting a joint exhibition booth with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (OTBA). Together we will be providing practical information for internationally qualified occupational therapists interested in working in Australia, including guidance on recognising overseas qualifications for skilled migration purposes and pathways to general registration.

If you are attending the Congress in Bangkok, Thailand, we invite you to visit our booth. We would love to meet you, answer your questions and talk with you about opportunities for occupational therapists in Australia.

Visitors to the Congress can also pick up our information flyers – and grab some of our popular koala post it notes while you are there!

The Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Ltd (OTC) is seeking applications from relevantly qualified people for our Administrative Officer (International assessments) vacancy.

Full-time, 12 month contract (working remotely, with flexible work arrangements available)

The Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Ltd (OTC) is an independent not-for-profit organisation dedicated to maintaining and developing standards of education and assessment for occupational therapists. We ensure that occupational therapy practice in Australia is safe, culturally responsive, and aligned with professional standards of practice.

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Administrative Officer (International assessments) on a 12-month contract, with the possibility of extension. This full-time role is fully remote with occasional interstate travel and plays a key role in supporting the OTC’s assessment functions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assess applications from international occupational therapists seeking a skills assessment in line with visa requirements and provide formal skills assessment outcomes in accordance with Department of Home Affairs requirements.
• Maintain assessment databases and generate formal outcome correspondence.
• Provide high-quality customer service to applicants and other stakeholders.
• Assist the Executive Officer with the coordination of assessment of competence process
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to OTC projects, including culturally responsive practices.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We encourage applicants wishing to speak with an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander representative about this role to contact Simone Harvey who will put you in touch. General enquiries about the position can also be directed to Simone Harvey at simone.harvey@otcouncil.com.au.

Key selection criteria includes:

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience applying policies and procedures, with high attention to detail.
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service and work collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and databases.
• Respect for cultural diversity and commitment to culturally safe practices.

Desirable: Knowledge of the National Registration and Accreditation Scheme.

Benefits

You will be joining a small and collegiate team and have access to:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Four weeks annual leave and the opportunity for time-in-lieu
• FBT exempt salary sacrificing

To apply:

Please find the OTC Administrative Officer (International Assessments) – Position Description – January 2026  here.

Applications should include a resume and a cover letter, which addresses the key selection criteria and emailed to Simone Harvey at simone.harvey@otcouncil.com.au  Applications close Tuesday 17 February 2026.

The OTC Board is pleased to publish the 2024-2025 annual report.

OTC Annual report 2024-2025

The accreditation team have published Accreditation matters to keep you posted on the latest in accreditation news.

Accreditation Matters Vol. 4 – July 2025

Applications close Friday 29 August, 2025

The Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Ltd (OTC) is seeking Expressions of Interest from occupational therapists and others who have knowledge, skills and experience to become a member of a panel of assessors to assess entry-level occupational therapy educational programs.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are strongly encouraged to submit an expression of interest.

Please see information below, complete the EOI form and forward to accreditation@otcouncil.com.au

We look forward to hearing from you.

Call for EOI – Program accreditation assessors – July 2025

EOI Form – Program accreditation assessors – July 2025

The Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Ltd (OTC) is seeking applications from relevantly qualified people for our Senior Accreditation Officer vacancy.

Full-time, ongoing (working remotely, with flexible work arrangements available)

• Oversee the standards of education and training of occupational therapists in Australia
• Contribute to high quality and culturally safe occupational therapy care for the public

About the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Ltd

The OTC is the independent body appointed by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia as the accreditation authority for the occupational therapy profession under the terms of the Health Practitioner Regulation National Law Act 2009 (National Law).

The OTC develops and reviews accreditation standards for entry-level occupational therapy programs of study in Australia. We work with education providers and apply the accreditation standards to determine whether programs of study meet the required standards.

The OTC currently accredits more than 60 occupational therapy programs of study across 27 higher education providers in Australia.

About the role

The OTC’s program accreditation activities include:

• development and ongoing review of the accreditation standards for the purpose of accreditation of programs and education providers for approval by the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
• assessing programs of study, and education providers, to determine whether the programs meet the approved accreditation standards; requiring interstate travel
• monitoring programs of study and education providers, to ensure they continue to meet the accreditation standards.

The OTC aims to maintain a culture of collaboration in its work with stakeholders while ensuring the OTC meets its responsibilities under National Law.

The Senior Accreditation Officer has a key role in ensuring that program accreditation services are of a high standard, timely, efficient and effective, and consistent with contemporary best practice in professional accreditation.  You will report to the Accreditation Manager and Chief Executive Officer and work as a member of the Program Accreditation team to implement delivery of accreditation activities.

The role involves management of accreditation assessment applications, monitoring education provider responses, providing advice, guidance and support to education providers and program assessment teams, developing and maintaining productive relationships with key stakeholders, and contributing to review of program accreditation policies, procedures and systems.

Benefits

You will be joining a small and collegiate team and have access to:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Four weeks annual leave and the opportunity for time-in-lieu
• FBT exempt salary sacrificing

Skills and experience

Applicants are required to demonstrate excellent organisational skills, experience in understanding, interpreting and applying standards, procedures and policies, preferably in regulation or education, expertise in developing reports and committee papers, a high level of written and oral communication skills, strong stakeholder relationship skills, a commitment to ongoing cultural safety learning, and capacity to work independently and collaboratively.

A relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent professional experience in business administration, program management or project coordination is required.

Consistent with the OTC’s strengthening of cultural safety/responsiveness, applications are strongly encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

What we offer:

• Interesting and challenging work with a strong public safety purpose.
• An inclusive and supportive team, which primarily works virtually
• Attractive base salary starting at $95,000 plus superannuation.

To apply:

• Please find the Senior Accreditation Officer position description here.
• Applications should include a CV and a cover letter, which addresses the selection criteria and emailed to the Accreditation Manager at accreditation@otcouncil.com.au  Applications close Friday 11 July 2025.
• For any queries, or a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact Rebecca.allen@otcouncil.com.au

The Board of the Occupational Therapy Council of Australia Ltd (OTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Anne Szadura as the OTC’s new Chief Executive Officer.

Anne joined the OTC in August 2023 as the Accreditation Manager and has been acting CEO since 1 January 2025. She brings with her a wealth of prior experience to the role with strengths in communication, relationship building, strategic and operational leadership, governance, and empowering and developing strong teams.

In taking on the role of CEO, Anne is deeply committed to fostering a culturally safe and inclusive environment, where all employees and communities feel seen, heard and valued, and where there is collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations to ensure that cultural safety principles are embedded within the OTC’s governance processes and practice.

Prior to joining the OTC, Anne was the Manager, Accreditation for the Australian Dental Council (ADC). As the Chair of the ADC’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) Champions Group she achieved awareness and commitment to Reconciliation amongst staff and significantly progressed implementation of the Innovate RAP.

Earlier Anne has held senior roles in the tertiary sector for almost two decades, with expertise in quality assurance, policy development, educational research and project management.

Anne shared her thoughts on her new appointment: “It is an honour to lead the OTC at such a pivotal time.  I am excited to work with the OTC directors, committee members and OTC team to build on the strong foundations established by my predecessor Mr Kim Bradbury, accelerate the OTC’s strategic vision, explore and embrace innovation and lead the OTC into its next chapter. My focus will be on driving excellence while we continue to strengthen our cultural governance and cultural capability in collaboration with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.”

Associate Professor Margaret Cook, Chair of the OTC Board said “We are thrilled to welcome Anne as CEO. Her vision, experience, inclusive leadership and deep commitment to cultural safety align strongly with our values and future direction.”