Mobility & Seating Clinician

Novita Services; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Novita is Australia’s leading provider of therapy, assistive technology and community living services. The role focuses on our Assistive Technology Refurbishment and Rental pilot, making refurbished AT more accessible and affordable for users under 65 with a disability.

The successful candidate will apply clinical/engineering problem‑solving across wheelchairs, seating, beds and toileting aids, and may engage with NDIA for system improvements. On‑the‑job training is provided.

Qualifications

• Interest in mobility, seating and assistive technology solutions.
• Foundational knowledge of anatomy, posture and functional assessment (new grads welcome).
• Emerging clinical reasoning with willingness to learn and apply evidence‑based practice.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients, families and professionals.
• Strong problem‑solving with proactive, hands‑on approach.

Responsibilities

• Support Assistive Technology Refurbishment and Rental pilot.
• Develop solutions to be presented to the NDIA to improve access to AT.
• Collaborate with clinicians/engineers to implement on‑the‑job training and hands‑on repairs.
• Contribute fresh ideas to enhance service delivery for AT users.

Skills

Mobility devices

Posture assessment

Evidence-based practice

Clear communication

Problem solving

Tech literacy

Education

AHPRA membership eligible

Registration with AHPRA or Engineers Australia

Post-graduate qualification in OT/Physiotherapy/Engineering

NDIS Worker Check & SA Working with Children Check

Tools

Measurement tools

Job description

Novita nurtures ambition of every size and shape, for a career that grows with you, in a team that supports you.

Novita is South Australia’s most established provider of therapy, assistive technology, community programs and community living services for people with disabilities and we’re evolving every day.

Novita brings you the benefits of structure along with the freedom to grow within an environment that’s big, but personal. We equip you with the tools to thrive as the whole person you are, embracing whatever makes you tick, so you can reach your true potential. Our leaders remain by your side, respectful of your autonomy, because they care about you accomplishing your professional goals. And the sheer variety of Novita’s offerings means opportunities to take your career where you want it to go.

Work at a place that supports you to achieve your best, so you can support others to achieve theirs.

About the Role

This role will have a significant focus on our Assistive Technology Refurbishment and Rental pilot.The pilot will allow people to rent or purchase refurbished AT, making it simpler, faster, and more affordable. It’s open to anyone under the age of 65 with a disability, not just those on the NDIS, and aims to support more people to participate fully in their communities.

The aim of the pilot is to develop a sustainable model that will allow millions of AT users across Australia to access the equipment they need to make the world fit them.

To succeed in the role, you’ll bring your strong clinical/technical problem-solving skills. With previous experience providing a wide range of equipment including, but not limited to, items in the areas of:

• Power wheelchairs
• Manual wheelchairs
• Strollers
• Hoists and slings
• Beds and sleep systems
• Showering and toileting aids

Whilst the role is perfect for a senior clinician/Engineer who wants to not only support their clients but propose and develop solutions that will be presented to the NDIA with the aim of improving the current system for accessing AT. It’s also an opportunity for a less experienced clinician/Engineer to bring fresh ideas to the table, again with the aim of finding a better way to support all AT users. On the job training is provided.

Knowledge, skills and experience

• A genuine interest in mobility, seating, and assistive technology solutions
• Foundational knowledge of anatomy, posture, and functional assessment (new graduates welcome)
• Emerging clinical reasoning skills with a willingness to learn and apply evidence‑based practice
• Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with clients, families and professionals
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a curious, proactive and hands‑on approach
• Confidence using technology, digital systems and basic measurement tools

Education and Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications which are acceptable for membership to AHPRA.
• Registration with AHPRA or Australian Institute of Engineers.
• Post-graduate qualification in a relevant field being Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy or Rehabilitation/Mechanical/Biomedical Engineering
• NDIS Worker Check and SA Working with Children Check

We’re serious about safeguarding our clients. If you don’t have a current NDIS Worker Check and SA Working with Children Check, we’ll let you know how to obtain these prior to starting work with us.

Novita is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal and fair consideration for employment. Applicants with a disability and/or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are actively encouraged to apply.

Potentially successful candidates will be required to complete background checks prior to confirmation of employment.

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