Occupational Therapist (Children and Youth Services)

EverAbility Group; Western Australia; Sur place; AUD 42 000 - 54 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Additional paid leave during the Fest/

Salary packaging

17.5% Annual Leave loading

Free parking

Résumé du poste

EverAbility Group is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the Children and Youth Services in Victoria Park, WA. This 12-month fixed-term, part-time role (0.6FTE) focuses on delivering person-centred therapy to children and youth, with a multidisciplinary team and pathway to professional development.

Responsibilities include assessments, interventions, and case management in line with funding and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) and registration with AHPRA to practice in Australia.
• Understanding of disability and community sectors; knowledge of person-centred practices.
• High level interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Autonomous and confident in decision making.
• Ability to implement person- and family-centred interventions.
• Strong administration and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of disability and aged care policies and funding (NDIS/CHSP).
• Experience with people with disability, including those with low/ no vision.
• Willingness to travel to client appointments and office as required.

Responsabilités

• Partner with clients and carers to set realistic, person-centred functional goals.
• Deliver evidence-based assessments, interventions, and evaluations.
• Manage an allocated caseload per service guidelines and funding requirements.
• Assess and prescribe assistive technology to enhance function and participation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and act as key contact for clients.
• Maintain timely, accurate client records and service documentation.
• Monitor service quality to ensure individualised and compliant supports.
• Meet performance measures related to activity, safety, quality and values.
• Engage in supervision and professional development to support service innovation.

Connaissances

Interpersonal communication

Autonomy in decision making

Person-centred interventions

Organisation skills

Team collaboration

Travel to client appointments

Formation

Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy)

AHPRA Registration

Description du poste

Occupational Therapist (Children and Youth Services)

Job Type: Fixed-Term Part-Time

Location: Victoria Park, Western Australia

Job Category: Healthcare & Medical

Help People Live the Life They Choose:

EverAbility Group have a long and proud history of providing services for people with disability across Western Australia and Tasmania. Everyone deserves the opportunity to live with confidence, connection and independence. Through VisAbility, Guide Dogs WA & Tasmania, Children’s and Youth Services and Kites Children’s Therapy, we support people of all ages to achieve their goals and live life on their terms.

Why Clinicians and Support Professionals Choose Us:

• Purpose-driven work that genuinely changes lives
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary teams
• Career growth across multiple services and disciplines
• Opportunities to work alongside Guide Dogs and Assistance Dogs
• Additional paid leave during the festive season
• Salary Packaging and 17.5% Annual Leave loading, where applicable
• Easy access to public transport and free parking
• Vibrant Victoria Park location close to cafes, restaurants and local amenities

The Difference You’ll Make:

Every interaction matters.

Whether you're supporting a child to communicate, helping someone maintain independence, assisting a family through challenging circumstances or delivering specialist services, your expertise helps people achieve outcomes that matter most to them.

This is a 12- month fixed term, part-time (0.6FTE) position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with clients and their carers to establish realistic, person-centred functional goals aligned with individual service plans and available funding.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy assessments, interventions and evaluations through individual and group-based services.
• Manage an allocated caseload in line with service guidelines, funding requirements and organisational expectations.
• Assess and prescribe assistive technology to enhance clients’ positioning, function, independence and participation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members, health professionals and community agencies, acting as Key Contact for allocated clients where required.
• Maintain timely, accurate and compliant client records, assessments, case plans and service documentation within the Client Management System.
• Monitor service quality and outcomes to ensure supports remain individualised, person-centred and compliant with organisational policies, professional standards and contractual obligations.
• Achieve agreed performance measures relating to service activity, safety, quality, values and behaviours, and promptly escape service delivery concerns to the relevant Program Manager.
• Maintain contemporary professional knowledge through supervision, clinical consultation and professional development, while contributing to service innovation, process improvement, community engagement and reasonable administrative requirements.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent and registered with AHPRA to practice in Australia.
• Understanding of the Disability and Community Sectors and in particular knowledge related to disability and aged care client directed care and the application of person-centred practices.
• High level of interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Highly autonomous and confident in making decisions
• Ability to implement person and family-centred interventions.
• Good administration and organisation skills.
• Knowledge of current philosophy, legislation, standards and policies relating to disability and aged community care services in both the state and national arena.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team to achieve positive outcomes.
• Ability to demonstrate a personal commitment to the philosophy, objectives and mission statement of EverAbility.
• Abilityto travel to client appointments and the office as required.
• Experience in working with people who have disability.
• Experience in working with people who have low or no vision.
• Experience in working within funding models such as NDIS and CHSP.

Required Compliance Documents:

• National Police Clearance
• NDIS Worker Screening CheckWorking with Children Check
• Certificates: Bachelor of Science (Occupational Therapy) or equivalent
• AHPRA Registration
• Valid Driver’s Licence

What It’s Like to Work Here
We know people do their best work when they feel supported, connected and valued.

At EverAbility, you’ll find:

• Leaders who genuinely care about their teams
• A collaborative and welcoming culture
• Opportunities to contribute ideas and influence change
• Flexible ways of working
• A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and accessibility

Whether you’re early in your career or looking for your next challenge, you’ll be supported to grow and succeed.

Ready to make an Impact?

If you’re looking for meaningful work, great people and an organisation where you can genuinely make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information contact Laura Hawkins, Senior Program Manager - Children and Youth Services WA, at [e-mail].

We encourage people with disability and of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply. Everyone is welcome, as we are an inclusive and diverse workplace