Occupational Therapist Specialist

4 days ago


Cranbourne West, Victoria, Australia EACH Full time

Description

  • Part-time (0.6 FTE) ongoing position with flexible working days, based in Cranbourne West Secondary school
  • This role is a part of the wider headspace team, focused on supporting students' education through classroom and other school-based activities
  • $48.60 - $58.09 per hour + Super + generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist who can work collaboratively with our team at headspace. The successful applicant will be skilled in various therapies and behavioral interventions to effectively support students. Additionally, they will possess effective collaboration skills to liaise with multiple stakeholders, including Child protection, tertiary services, Youth Justice, and other mental health community services.

An essential aspect of this role is identifying sensory processing and/or sensory modulation difficulties and creating class implementation plans for teachers to respond to. Other responsibilities include teaching emotional regulation skills to students and facilitating social skills training and communication skills training (individual and groups).

Graduates are welcome to apply.

Job Requirements

About You

  • Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration required
  • Sound knowledge of current occupational therapy theory and practice
  • Highly developed listening and communication skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to manage own workload and set priorities without supervision
  • Knowledge of typical and atypical childhood development
  • Capacity to engage and form positive relationships with children, particularly those with developmental differences.

EACH Headspace Salary Package

  • Internal professional development calendar
  • Flexible work arrangements to support a positive work-life balance
  • Competitive remuneration and conditions, including generous leave options
  • Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging of up to $15,900 free income tax per year
  • $2,650 additional tax-free money towards meals and entertainment
  • A variety of opportunities for career progression and professional development via formal and informal training, leadership pipeline, and discipline-specific learning
  • Access to well-resourced facilities, including on-site parking
  • Support through a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
  • 4 weeks paid annual leave, sick/carers leave, family & domestic violence leave, public holiday substitution policy, and more...


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