Occupational Therapist

4 weeks ago

Maroochydore Wollongong City Council Katoomba, Australia Ability Action Australia Full time

We are one of the largest providers to the NDIS, supporting over 10,000 participants every year with the care they need, when and where it is needed. We have a multi-disciplinary team approach, building a quality support service around the needs and goals of our participants and their families.

Job Description

We are expanding our team in Katoomba and the Lower Blue Mountains region and would love to welcome a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join us in making a positive impact in our community.

We are open to applications from Occupational Therapists of all levels of experience seeking full-time or part-time roles.

In this role you will:

  • Assess participants' emotional, psychological, cognitive, developmental, and physical levels of function and capacity through clinical observations and standardized assessments.
  • Interpret findings to formulate treatment goals tailored to each participant.
  • Provide therapeutic interventions that are evidence-based.
  • Support and advise on environmental adaptations, including home, school, work, and residential facilities.
  • Recommend the provision of Assistive Technology to assist participants with their functional limitations and promote independence.
Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will have:

  • Current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • A proactive attitude, motivated by improvement and the opportunity to test and learn from new ideas.
  • A desire to work in a fun, collaborative, and supportive environment.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • A genuine passion for working in the disability sector.
What's in it for you?
  • Benefits – Professional Development allowance, staff referral scheme, option to purchase additional leave, and more.
  • Flexibility – Choose your preferred hours and days to work.
  • Excellent remuneration – Industry-leading salary, kilometer reimbursement, laptop, smartphone, performance rewards, and salary packaging options.
  • Work-life balance – Combine the convenience of working from home with community engagement and office hours.
  • Support – Weekly clinical supervision and a dedicated team of mentors.
  • Career progression – Ongoing training tailored to your interests and goals, with professional development opportunities through Ability Action Australia and MedHealth.
  • Culture – Be part of a purpose-driven, values-based team committed to delivering outstanding service to NDIS participants.
Additional Information

If this sounds like you, click on the Apply button or contact Lisa Hodge at 0448 546 107 or [email protected]

Not ready to apply? You can add me on LinkedIn or send me a message.

You are welcome here.

Our rapidly growing team of over 3,500 people across Australia values diverse life experiences, skills, and perspectives.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and proudly welcome people with disabilities, including mental health conditions, from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers, and Indigenous Australians.

We are committed to accessible recruitment processes and can make adjustments to support accessibility needs.

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