Occupational Therapist

Ability Action Australia; Melbourne, Adelaide, City Of Cockburn, Alice Springs; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NDIS support provider in Melbourne seeks an Occupational Therapist to join their team. The role provides flexibility with a hybrid working model and involves assessing participants and delivering therapeutic services to enhance their quality of life. Applicants should possess AHPRA registration and relevant experience in community settings. Opportunities for CPD and a positive work culture are emphasized.

Benefits

Industry leading salary

Salary packaging options

Generous CPD allowance

Flexible working hours

Positive team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of clinical OT experience within community, rehabilitation and/or paediatrics.
• Ability to work independently is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Manage an allocated caseload and deliver timely therapeutic services.
• Assess participants’ cognitive and physical function through observations.
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to enhance quality of life.

Skills

Experience in delivering person-centred Occupational Therapy services

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Passion for working in the disability sector

Education

Current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist

Valid Driver’s license

Job description

We are one of the largest providers to the NDIS, supporting over 10,000 participants every year with the care they need, when and where it is needed. We have a multi-disciplinary team approach, building a quality support service around the needs and goals of our participants and their family.

Help us help others to improve their access, development, independence, and overall health and wellbeing, and function.

Job Description

We’re expanding our team supporting NDIS participants across the Alice Springs region and are excited to welcome passionate and experienced Occupational Therapists.

If you’re looking to make a meaningful and rewarding impact in your local community, this is your chance. You’ll bring clinical expertise, maturity, and strong time management and organisational skills to a role where your work truly matters.

We will provide you with a bucket load of structured supervision, mentoring and CPD opportunities. We promise to invest in you, so you can thrive in our fast-paced, energetic, and fun workplace. No two days are ever the same! You might find us in childcare centres, schools, aged care facilities, day programs, the community, homes, and/or our clinic space.

Responsibilities

• Manage an allocated caseload and deliver timely therapeutic services.
• Assess participants’ developmental, cognitive, emotional, psychological and physical function and capacity through clinical observations and standardised assessments.
• Interpret findings to formulate treatment goals unique to each participant.
• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help participants enhance their quality of life and meet their goals.
• Maintain awareness of current legislation to ensure compliance.

Benefits3>

• Work flexibility – Hybrid working model, the autonomy of setting your calendar, your way. Combine the convenience of working from home with time at our supportive hubs. You select the hours and days that work best for you as an individual.
• Excellent remuneration – Industry leading salary + salary packaging + car allowance + laptop + smartphone + purchased leave + bonus opportunities.
• Salary packaging - includes novated leasing and self education expenses.
• Continuous Professional Development – A generous CPD allowance & access to ongoing training tailored to your interests and long-term goals. Professional development opportunities with Ability Action Australia and our parent company MedHealth.
• Passionate and positive culture – Be part of a purpose-driven team that believes in your development and in making a difference.

Qualifications

About you

We are seeking a person with:

• Current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist
• Experience in delivering person-centred Occupational Therapy services
• Demonstrated at least 2 years clinical OT experience within community, rehabilitation and/or paediatrics
• A genuine passion for working in the disability sector
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Valid Driver’s license and access to reliable motor vehicle
• The ability to work independently

Additional Information

Click on the Apply button or to discuss this exciting opportunity contact Benita Kempton on 0476 795 843 or bkemp [e-mail].

You are welcome here.

Our fast-growing team of more than 3,500 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.

We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.