Locum Occupational Therapist

Explore Australia as a Locum Occupational Therapist – Adventure, Variety & Excellent Pay!

Are you ready to take your OT career on the road and experience the best of Australia while gaining diverse clinical experience? We have multiple locum opportunities across regional, coastal, and rural locations, offering a mix of hospital, inpatient, community, aged care, and rural generalist roles.

Whether you’re looking for short-term cover over the holidays, a month-long adventure, or a 3–6 month placement, there’s a locum role to suit your interests and experience level.

About the Roles

Our locum positions are perfect for OTs seeking variety, adventure, and professional growth. You’ll gain experience across a wide range of caseloads, from acute inpatient work and rehab, to community home visits and rural generalist practice. Many roles also provide mentoring, support from local teams, and the chance to step into senior positions.


If you love exploring new locations while working, we have something for you: whether it’s a role on the coast, discovering the sand dunes in outback Australia, or being immersed in the hiking trails of the Grampians National Park, your next placement can be an adventure in itself.

Key Role Highlights

• Deliver OT services across inpatient, outpatient, community, and aged care settings
• Work alongside other locums and supportive local teams in collaborative, energetic environments
• Experience the lifestyle of regional and coastal communities, with opportunities for beaches, national parks, rivers, hiking, skiing, and local attractions

Skills & Experience

• AHPRA registered Occupational Therapists, all levels considered
• Previous inpatient, community, or rural experience advantageous depending on placement
• Confident working across varied caseloads or keen to develop new skills

Benefits of Locum Work with CMR

• Excellent pay, up to $90 p/h + Super, depending on location and experience
• Accommodation provided for most roles
• Travel costs covered for regional/rural positions
• Flexibility to choose contract length, location, and caseload
• Professional support, mentoring, and the opportunity to meet and collaborate with other locums

Apply Now


If you’re ready to combine professional development with adventure, enjoy diverse clinical experience, and connect with other locums in vibrant regional communities, we’d love to hear from you.

Call or Text: 0483 948 991

Email: alex.short@cmr.com.au