Occupational Therapist

Dementia Support Australia; Newcastle City Council, Scone, Cardiff; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Entertainment benefits

Training & career development

Annual leave purchase

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

HammondCare is seeking an experienced Full-time Occupational Therapist to support aged care residents living in dementia-specific residential homes across the Hunter. The role involves travel between Waratah, Cardiff, and Scone, NSW, with duties spanning assessment, intervention, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to promote healthy ageing and best-practice dementia care.

You will work autonomously with residents, participate in quality improvement, and contribute to ongoing

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration.
• Practical experience or knowledge in dementia and aged care.

Responsibilities

• Provide occupational therapy to residents in aged care dementia settings.
• Collaborate with residents, representatives and the Allied Health team to set goals and deliver interventions.
• Contribute to mission, values and continuous quality improvement objectives.
• Engage in professional development and quality improvement projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Independence

Team collaboration

Education

OT registration (AHPRA)

Job description

HammondCare is currently looking for an experienced Full‑time Occupational Therapist to support Aged Care Residents living in our dementia‑specific residential homes across the Hunter.

This position will be based at Waratah (3 days per week), Cardiff (1 day per week) and Scone, NSW (1 day per week). Travel to Scone, NSW will be compensated with a high base pay rate, or access to a fleet vehicle located and parked at Waratah, NSW.

Overview

About the role – you will be part of a visionary, dynamic and supportive team seeking to make a significant difference in the lives of older people. You will develop, implement and deliver innovative individualised and group programs that promote healthy ageing, reablement and best‑practice dementia care. You will share your skills and experience with a great care team eager to learn, and work autonomously with residents to achieve the best care outcomes whilst collaborating with an interdisciplinary Allied Health team. You will deliver resident‑centred, evidence‑based care in an environment that reduces excess disability, promotes meaningful engagement and implements continuous quality improvement aligned with the values of HammondCare and the Australian Occupational Therapy Association.

Essence of the role

• Provision of effective and timely occupational therapy to residents and appropriate support and advice to their representatives and the HammondCare team, at a service level and across residential care, to meet individual needs and preferences.
• Collaborate closely with residents, their representatives, staff and the broader Allied Health Team to assess functional care needs, set care goals, and provide treatment and interventions to deliver the best possible outcomes for residents.
• Participate as a member of the HammondCare team in the application of the Mission and values to pursue person‑centred, continuous quality improvement objectives.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and continuing professional development.

Qualifications

• Commitment to engage and align with HammondCare’s Christian Mission, Motivation and Mission in Action.
• A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA.
• Practical experience or sound knowledge in Dementia (highly regarded) and Aged Care.
• A current driver's licence, safe driving record and access to your own car, with a willingness to travel between HammondCare’s sites and services.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated organisation and time‑management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Market‑leading remuneration and salary packaging, including $15,900 annually for living expenses and up to $2,650 each year for entertainment benefits.
• Additional training and career development opportunities.
• Leave benefits – additional annual leave can be purchased.
• Reward and recognition programme.
• Fitness Passports: full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for you and your family.
• Free independent, confidential counselling services and wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees.
• Exclusive discounts at MyCar (servicing, brakes, repairs and tyre care plans) and commercial discounts for JB HI‑FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung.

EEO Statement

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive to create an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves. All short‑listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, and complete an NDIS Worker’s Screening check.

The Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers kindly request no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. HammondCare is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.