Occupational Therapist

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect); Willoughby City Council; On-site; AUD 81,700 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Comprehensive induction program

Paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Discounts on fitness memberships

Job summary

A leading autism service provider in NSW is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to make a difference in the lives of individuals on the autism spectrum. In this permanent full-time role, you will provide meaningful support to children and adults, working in their community environments. Ideal candidates will hold tertiary qualifications in occupational therapy and be fully registered with AHPRA. The position offers salary packaging options and professional development opportunities in a supportive team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Current driver's license and vehicle usage for business purposes.
• NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance is required.
• Working with Children Check for the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide meaningful support for Autistic participants.
• Work autonomously in community settings.
• Support participants in developing strategies to reach their goals.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Tertiary qualifications in occupational therapy

Fully registered with AHPRA

Job description

Overview

Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven. At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum.

Role

• $81.7K - $121K pa FTE inclusive of super + phone + laptop + reimbursement of daily work kms travelled + tolls
• Join a team of passionate dedicated professionals
• Permanent, full time role, based in our Northern Sydney region

What you will do

• Do you want to make a difference in the lives of individuals on the autism spectrum?
• Are you a multi-talented Occupational Therapist interested in making a difference for children, young people and adults on the autism spectrum?
• Are you a versatile Occupational Therapist who thrives on managing your own day, providing meaningful support for our Autistic participants?
• Join our amazing team of dedicated therapy professionals making a measurable difference supporting people on the autism spectrum.
• Join a team of passionate dedicated professionals in a supportive environment
• Do you thrive on being supported by a team but working autonomously, visiting a variety of participants in their environment?
• Do you love supporting participants to develop support structures and strategies to reach their goal?

Once you\'ve met one person on the autism spectrum, you\'ve met one person on the autism spectrum. This is career diversity on a whole new level!

About our approach

Our trusted Aspect Therapy team aim to support and empower individuals on the spectrum and their families/support network to bring about meaningful change based on functional goals. We work in partnership with the individual and their families/support network to identify strengths, areas of need, and develop support strategies that build capabilities and work with participant\'s interests. We meet participants in their community setting to work on transferrable skills that shape their everyday lives.

Start and end every day with an organisation at the forefront of service delivery in an NDIS environment, knowing that you’re doing something amazing.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in occupational therapy
• Fully registered with AHPRA
• Current driver’s licence, use of own vehicle for business purposes (reimbursed per km) and willingness to travel across your local community
• NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance
• Working with Children Check for paid employment for the state you reside in
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’ certificate
• You may be required to provide an international police clearance

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Additional Information

• Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay
• A comprehensive and tailored graduate/ induction program to support you as you develop your own caseload
• A strong individualised support and supervision structure so you know we have your back
• A versatile working day supporting three to four people each day
• Permanent contracts
• Leave entitlements including paid parental leave, generous sick/carer\'s leave to support your wellbeing
• Practical internal and external professional development opportunities to keep you at the top of your game
• Reward and recognition program - Outstanding performance doesn’t go unnoticed
• Internal, yearly National Conference for ongoing career development and networking
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) training to extend your knowledge and skills
• Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to a wide range of discounts through Beny on everyday purchases

To apply: Click on the green "I\'m Interested" button and attach your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire; cover letter is optional. We do not accept CVs directly via email. Successful applicants will be asked to provide their statements of service to calculate their remuneration step level.

How to apply and contact

Applications close: Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process.

Please note that we are not accepting resumes from recruitment agencies for this role.

Enquiries should be directed to: Gabrielle Riad, Occupational Therapist, [e-mail]

Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes, and are happy to individualise these.

Learn more about us: www.autismspectrum.org.au