Physiotherapist - NDIS

CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL CONGRESS; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Six weeks’ annual leave plus 3 days

Salary packaging options

Professional development opportunities

Access to congress health services for

family at no cost

Job summary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress is seeking a Physiotherapist for the NDIS Services program in Mparntwe (Alice Springs). The role focuses on culturally-responsive physiotherapy across the lifespan under the NDIS, with a multidisciplinary team approach.

The successful candidate has an APHRA registration, a BASP in physiotherapy or equivalent, and experience in diverse communities. Travel to remote locations and supervision of students may be required.

Qualifications

• The successful applicant will have a BASP in Physiotherapy or equivalent and current AHPRA registration.
• Experience delivering evidence-based physiotherapy within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to adapt services for clients from diverse backgrounds and varying impairment levels.
• Ability to supervise students or Allied Health Assistants where appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, intervention and therapeutic supports under the NDIS framework.
• Deliver culturally-responsive physiotherapy to people with disability across the lifespan.
• Collaborate with OTs, SLPs, AHAs and Aboriginal Family Support Workers to plan care.

Skills

NDIS experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Supervision & mentoring

Cultural safety

Travel to remote locations

Driver licence

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) or equivalent

Registration with Physiotherapy Board (AHPRA)

Job description

Aboriginal Health in Aboriginal Hands

Deliver Physiotherapy services with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.

Full-time Continuous Contract

37.5 hours per week

Base Salary: $99,859.50 - $124,195.50 p.a.

Total Effective Package*: $122,805 - $153,077 p.a.

Salary will be determined within the advertised range and will reflect the successful applicant’s skills, qualifications, and relevant experience.

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

• Competitive salaries
• Six (6) weeks' and 3 days annual leave
• Generous salary packaging
• A strong commitment to Professional Development
• Access to the Congress health services for you and your family at no cost

About the role:

The Physiotherapist - NDIS Services provides culturally-responsive, high-quality physiotherapy services for people living with disability across the lifespan and their families. Services are delivered through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

This role provides assessment, intervention and therapeutic supports, working as part of a multidisciplinary Allied Health team alongside Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Allied Health Assistants and Aboriginal Family Support Workers.

The Physiotherapist – NDIS Services works collaboratively with participants, families, carers, NDIS Coordinators of Support, education providers and other health professionals to deliver person-centred, culturally responsive and strengths-based services.

The role is primarily based in Mparntwe (Alice Springs); occasional remote travel may be a requirement of this position.

The successful applicant will have:

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) or equivalent tertiary qualification and current registration with the Physiotherapy Board (AHPRA) with relevant clinical experience
• Demonstrated experience delivering evidence-based Physiotherapy service within a multidisciplinary team, including working with a broad range of clients from varying socioeconomic backgrounds with a wide range of functional impairments
• Demonstrated flexible and creative approach to providing physiotherapy services that is responsive to the needs of the community
• Ability to provide guidance and support to students, Allied Health Assistants and/or less experienced clinicians (where appropriate), including contributing to a positive learning environment.
• An understanding of the historical and contemporary context of Aboriginal health, the social determinants of health, and the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Control
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations.
• Current Driver Licence.

For more information on the position please contact NDIS Allied Health Services Manager, Anna Gibson on 0437 053 821.

Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

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