OT / Physio / Exercise Physiologist (Employment Support Consultant)

MS Plus; Hobart; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Hobart is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their Specialist Employment Support Service team. The role involves managing a caseload, conducting assessments, and advising clients on maintaining employment. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and can enjoy benefits like salary packaging and hybrid working arrangements. Join to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those with neurological conditions.

Benefits

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)

Qualifications

• Experience working in community settings, case management, or Disability Employment.
• Recent graduate applications will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of clients conducting assessments.
• Provide individualised advice to help individuals maintain employment.
• Educate employers and co-workers.

Skills

Self-motivated

Problem-solving

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to build rapport

Attention to detail

Education

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy

Membership of ESSA for Exercise Physiologist

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

How to Apply:

Simply click onto the apply now button and submit your cover letter and resume for consideration. For more information, to arrange to speak to a team member or to obtain a copy of the position description, please call Jeffrey Lawrance on 0407 213 964 or [emailprotected].

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.

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