OT / Physio / Exercise Physiologist (Employment Support Clinician)

MS Plus; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance Program

Birthday leave

Private health discount

Parental leave

Purchased leave

Learning & Development

Hybrid work

Job summary

MS Plus is seeking an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist to join our Specialist Employment Support Service in a full-time role. You will support people diagnosed with MS to stay in work through holistic, functional and vocational assessments.

New grads are welcome. There are no billable hours and this is not an NDIS role. You will receive induction, supervision and belong to a large team of allied health professionals, with hybrid work (2 days WFH).

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy with AHPRA registration.
• Alternative: Exercise Physiologist with ESSA membership.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Experience in community settings or disability employment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients with holistic, functional, physical, cognitive and vocational assessments.
• Identify barriers and provide individualized strategies to help MS patients maintain employment.
• Support whole-of-life factors affecting employment.
• Recommend and organise workplace modifications, equipment and strategies.
• Educate employers and co-workers.

Skills

Autonomy

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Rapport building

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

OT/PT degree with AHPRA

Exercise Physiologist with ESSA

Tools

Current Driver's Licence

Job description

Would you like to make a difference in the life of a person with MS or acquired neurological condition to maintain their employment? We are seeking an Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Exercise Physiologist to join our rapidly growing Specialist Employment Support Service team in a full-time capacity to play a pivotal part in supporting people diagnosed with MS by providing advice on whole of life factors which may impact their ability to remain in work. You will be well supported by structured induction/training, supervision, and a large team of passionate allied health professionals that put the client first.

New grads welcome to apply!

There are no billable hours and this is not an NDIS role.

Working at MS Plus:

At MS Plus, team members have great satisfaction in knowing they are part of a team that is making a real difference to the lives of people living with multiple sclerosis and other acquired neurological conditions.

MS Plus strives to be an employer of choice and have developed an employee benefit program for all permanent and fixed term employees.

These include:

• Generous Salary Packaging options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Birthday leave
• Discounted Private Health, life, travel & pet Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Purchased leave
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Hybrid work arrangements (2 days WFH)

Ideal Candidate:

• Self-motivated and ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• An ability to problem-solve; think laterally and creatively
• Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills
• Ability to build rapport with clients, employers, and suppliers
• Demonstrated computer literacy
• Attention to detail

Your Responsibilities:

• Managing a caseload of clients while conducting holistic, functional, physical, cognitive and vocational assessments.
• Identifying vocational/non-vocational barriers and providing individualised advice and strategies to help individuals with MS maintain their employment.
• Supporting people to manage whole of life factors which impact employment.
• Recommending and organising workplace modifications, equipment and strategies to assist individuals to remain working.
• Educating employers and co-workers.

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy and registered with AHPRA or Tertiary qualification in Exercise Physiologist and membership of the ESSA.
• Current Driver's Licence.
• Experience working in community settings, case management and/or in Disability Employment or Occupational Rehabilitation Sectors is highly desired.
• Recent graduate applications will be considered.

Please note: The appointed candidate must successfully complete a National Police Check (possibly an International Police Check) and a Working with Vulnerable People Check (encompassing an NDIS worker check and WWCC) prior to the commencement of employment.

A bit about us:

With almost 70 years of expertise, we have walked alongside thousands of people and families, helping them not just manage, but truly live well. While our foundation is in MS, today we are recognised as experts and partners in supporting people across many neurological conditions — offering specialist employment pathways, high-quality disability accommodation, and vibrant wellbeing centres that bring people together in safe and supportive spaces.

MS Plus is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people with a lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.