Occupational Therapist

Permanent Full Time (38 hours a week). Part time options available. Salary Range: $85,000 – $121, % superannuation, 17.5% annual leave loading, and travel reimbursement.

Independent Rehabilitation Services are a team of 60 passionate, skilled and dedicated staff across our Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology and Business Support Teams. Established in 1999, we have an outstanding reputation with our clients, their families, and the providers we work with.

We work exclusively with adults with neurological conditions in the community – from hospital discharge to many years down the track. We strongly believe in our person-centred approach which produces the best outcomes for our clients. We are dedicated to supporting our clients achieve their goals, reaching their potential and maximising their independence and participation in their lives and communities.

Benefits: In addition to your salary you receive annual leave loading (17.5%), superannuation (11.5%), travel reimbursement, laptop and phone, 5 days of PD leave and 5 weeks of annual leave (pro-rata).

Our unique culture: We're confident you'll find our culture genuinely supportive and values-led, which we're incredibly proud of. We work hard and like to have fun Our staff retention speaks volumes – some of our staff have been with us for 18 years and counting.

Genuine support: From the moment you start with us, through induction, your first year with us and beyond, we're with you every step of the way.

Absolute flexibility and autonomy: Choose to work from home or our office, and manage your own calendar and caseload, putting you in control.

Work-life balance: We get that you have a life outside of work. You're able to flex your working hours to suit your lifestyle. Additionally, there is the option to accrue Time in Lieu and take monthly ADOs.

Wellbeing focus: Your wellbeing is a major focus. With our wellbeing specific events, mental health first aiders, and check ins, we recognise that our people are our priority.

Our office: Free parking, a fully stocked kitchen, a hard working coffee machine, doggo-friendly and relaxed vibe at our lovely Carnegie office space, and access to our Western Hub if you're in the vicinity.

Social life: We're big on regular social events, both within the office and outside of work. Fundraising lunches, a silent disco, group pilates classes and a trip to the snow – just to name a few

You'll be supported: We make sure your transition into a new workplace is smooth and supported. Whether this is your first community job, or you're experienced in the sector, we've got you covered with our comprehensive induction program, clinical and professional supervision, mentoring, and our unique Resilience Buddy Program.

You'll have variety: Every day is different. You'll see clients with neurological conditions, such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury and progressive neurological conditions. We work with our clients from hospital discharge to many years down the track.

You'll have flexibility and autonomy: Make work work for you. You'll have autonomy of your caseload and how you schedule your day. You can flex your work hours, and choose where you work from. You'll spend a lot of time working independently, so you'll have a chance to connect with everyone at our big team lunch every Wednesday, for a bite of food and lots of laughs

You'll help clients achieve their goals: Our clinicians find this an incredibly rewarding aspect of the role. You'll use an evidence-based approach, as well as some creativity, to support clients to achieve their goals. You'll work collaboratively with clients, their families, supports, members of the multidisciplinary team and external providers such as TAC, NDIS and equipment providers, to ensure your clients' needs are met.

We'll support you to achieve your goals: We're invested in your growth as a clinician, and respect your level of experience and expertise. Our Career Journey Program keeps you accountable and on track with your career goals. You'll have access to internal and external professional development that aligns with your goals, as you commit to lifelong learning. You'll have an opportunity to supervise and mentor staff and students. IRS have a variety of leadership pathway opportunities so you continue to have room to grow.

You'll be part of a team: As a valued member of the OT team, you'll be actively involved in team meetings, social catch-ups and opportunities to participate in portfolios and projects. Our clinicians are given individual clinical hours to achieve in their day, which factors in all the other amazing offerings we provide, and are very reasonable and achievable.

There are a few things that are essential for you to have in order to be successful in the role:

• Experience working with adults with neurological conditions
• AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist
• A current drivers licence and a suitable vehicle
• Being a self-motivated lifelong learner, who is open to feedback
• Able to work autonomously, and seek support when required
• Being a client-centred, collaborative clinician

There are also some things that we desire from our applicants:

• Experience or interest working in the community
• An understanding of funding bodies such as TAC and NDIS
• Able to manage complex clinical and social situations, with support as needed
• Good organisation and time management skills