Occupational Therapist

HammondCare; Horsley; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging

14 weeks paid parental leave

Flexible working options

Discounts on everyday products

Discounted healthcare memberships

Independent counselling support

Health & Wellbeing programmes

Referral bonuses

Career and professional development

Job summary

HammondCare in New South Wales is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a permanent part-time role (3 days) based in Horsley or Nowra, serving the Illawarra region. You’ll work within the Clinical Care & Practice Team, assessing needs, setting goals, and delivering treatment including in-home rehab or clinic-based care.

You will join a not-for-profit, Christian-founded organization committed to inclusive care with extensive benefits including hybrid options, ongoing professional development, and

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualified Occupational Therapist with current AHPRA registration.
• Experience in Rehabilitation or Aged Care setting (inpatient/outpatient, community).
• Strong communication skills and time management.
• Ability to work independently and in a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess functional care needs and set clear care goals.
• Provide treatment and intervention for clients.
• Deliver client home visits and group activities.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team and ensure person-centred care.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Occupational Therapist

Time management

Independent worker

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy

Job description

HammondCare provides expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation. We are led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise.

When it comes to our people - those we serve and those who serve - we are committed to inclusion across race, culture, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, religion and ability. In our innovative residences, our hospitals, or in client homes, we aim to set the global standard of relationship-based care for older people with complex needs.

We've been caring for people for over 90 years - so, if you love to care, join us, and make a career move that matters.

It's not just care, it's HammondCare.

About HammondCare

HammondCare provides expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation. We are led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise.

When it comes to our people - those we serve and those who serve - we are committed to inclusion across race, culture, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, religion and ability. In our innovative residences, our hospitals, or in client homes, we aim to set the global standard of relationship-based care for older people with complex needs.

We've been caring for people for over 90 years - so, if you love to care, join us, and make a career move that matters.

It's not just care, it's HammondCare.

About The Role

This is a Permanent part-time (3 Days) role that is based in Horsley or Nowra, NSW and looks after our clients living in the Illawarra Region.

As an Occupational Therapist (Part-time) you'll be a valued member of our growing Clinical Care & Practice Team, working closely with an experienced multi-disciplinary team to provide tailored and individualised services to people within the community. A typical day will involve assessing functional care needs, setting clear care goals, and providing treatment and intervention.

This is an exciting role where you'll have the autonomy to structure your day and be provided with a broad and varied caseload. This will include client home visits and group activities across a range of settings (in-home rehabilitation or clinic-based). You will deliver person-centred care in an environment that promotes continuous quality improvement consistent with the values of HammondCare and the Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Agency (AHPRA).

What we can offer you

We care about your wellbeing at HammondCare and as a result offer a wide range of health and lifestyle benefits including:

• NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment benefit (up to $2,650 tax free)
• Additional leave purchase options and 14 weeks paid parental leave
• Flexible working options, including hybrid arrangements
• Discounts on everyday products and services
• Discounted healthcare memberships - access to network of fitness centres and pools for employees and families
• Free access to independent counselling support for employees and families
• Health & Wellbeing programmes
• Reward & Recognition programmes
• Referral bonuses
• Career and professional development opportunities

About you

• A tertiary qualified Occupational Therapist with current AHPRA registration and practical experience, or sound knowledge in a Rehabilitation or Aged Care setting. This can include inpatient/outpatient, community settings, or both.
• You're a strong communicator, and able to plan and manage your time effectively.
• Enjoy working independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Access to a reliable vehicle, valid driver's license and safe driving record to travel between client's homes and HammondCare locations (travel costs reimbursed).

Pre- Employment Checks
All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check and reference checking.

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.