Occupational Therapist - CYATS

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 111,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Six weeks annual leave

Flexible conditions

Salary packaging

Health services access

Relocation assistance

District allowance

Job summary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress in Alice Springs is seeking an Occupational Therapist to support Aboriginal children aged 0-18 and their families to optimise development. You will work in a multidisciplinary team to assess, treat, manage and help families access the NDIS for a range of developmental and learning disorders including FASD, ASD and ADHD.

Essential criteria include AHPRA registration, with a minimum of two years’ post-grad experience, knowledge of child development, and

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist with relevant authority.
• Minimum two years’ post-graduate experience.
• Knowledge of child development and neurodevelopmental disorders (FASD, ASD, GDD).
• Experience in clinical case management for vulnerable families.
• Trauma-informed, family-centred approach to care.
• Awareness of Aboriginal culture and context in Central Australia.
• Ability to collaborate with external providers.
• Current NT Driver's Licence or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Aboriginal children aged 0-18 and their families to optimise development.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to assess, treat, manage and support access to the NDIS.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Child development knowledge

Neurodevelopmental disorders

Clinical case management

Trauma-informed care

Collaboration with external providers

Driver's license

Education

AHPRA-registered Occupational Therapist

Tools

NDIS access support

Job description

Join an award-winning team delivering an innovative, community-led program with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

• Base Salary: $110,916 - $124,195 (p.a.)
• Total Effective Package: $135,070 - $151,761 (p.a.)*
• Full Time, Continuous Contract

About the role

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for providing support to Aboriginal children aged 0-18 and their families to optimise their child’s development. The position works within a multidisciplinary team providing seamless assessment, treatment, management, and support to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for children with a range of developmental and learning disorders including Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following essential requirements:

• Full registration as an Occupational Therapist as recognised by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA), with a minimum of two years’ post grad experience.
• Knowledge of child development, as well as neurodevelopmental disorders including FASD, ASD and Global Development Disorders.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in providing clinical case management support to vulnerable families with complex issues, that is child focussed, family centred and trauma informed.
• Proven skills in the assessment and therapeutic intervention for a range of childhood disabilities including physical, cognitive and emotional development.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture, and history and knowledge of factors influencing the health and lives of Aboriginal children and families in Central Australia.
• Demonstrated ability to foster and maintain collaborative working partnerships with external providers.
• Current NT Drivers Licence, or ability to obtain.

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of a bigger picture.
  Competitive salaries.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• Six weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• Flexible conditions such as flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles, job sharing and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
• Generous salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.
• Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost.
• Relocation assistance (where applicable).
• District allowance.
  

For more information on the position please contact:

Tahlia Lee, Senior Manager, Child and Youth Assessment & Therapeutic Services, on M: 0492 430 731 |E:[e-mail]

*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and value their diverse perspectives, experiences and contributions.

Being a culturally responsive organisation, Aboriginal applicants that meet all essential criteria will be given priority consideration

Advertised until a suitable applicant is found. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.