Orientation & Mobility Specialist (Metro North)

Posted: 21/08/2024

Closing Date: 31/10/2024

**Job Type**: Fixed-term - Full time

Location: Parramatta

Job Category: Physiotherapy OT & Rehabilitation

We are committed to providing services for people with low vision or blindness by tailoring solutions to help overcome barriers and build independent and fulfilling lives.

We are united in our shared mission of creating opportunities, championing the rights of people with low vision or blindness, and building communities who share our mindset and ambition for accessibility and inclusivity.

With a strong culture of innovation, learning, flexibility and belonging, we live our values and allow our team members to be the best version of themselves inside and outside work.

We are currently seeking an experienced** **Orientation & Mobility specialist to join our Client Services team in the Sydney North & Western region on a full-time basis (35 hour week) or part-time basis (21 hour week), to provide professional, evidence-based occupational therapy services to support individuals with vision impairment to develop, enhance and maintain independence in their desired activities of daily living.

As the leading provider in Australia of guide dogs and orientation and mobility services for people with vision loss, our team has a focus on holistic services provision where our KPI’s are based on client facing hours rather than billable hours.

As a key role in a multi-disciplinary team of experts, you will deliver programs in client homes or community locations which will involve driving around the Sydney Metro region to support your clients.

**Key knowledge & experience**:

- Tertiary qualification in Orientation & Mobility, and current registration with AHPRA
- Excellent communication skills including the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with clients and others
- Excellent time management and organisation skills with an ability to be flexible to adapt to varying workloads and caseload demands
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team, ensuring that performance targets are met
- Attention to detail and skills in analysis, planning and problem solving
- A current unrestricted drivers' licence and good driving record
- Willingness to obtain a Working With Children Check and NDIS Worker check
- A knowledge of local community support services, NDIS and/or My Aged Care will be highly desirable but not essential.

**Benefits that Guide Dogs offer**:
As a member of the Guide Dogs team, you will have access to a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs.
- A competitive remuneration package is available commensurate with skills and experience, which includes tax free salary packaging of up to $15,900.
- Access to company vehicle, mobile phone, tablet and laptop.
- EAP - Get support when you need it with Employee Assistance Program counselling sessions.
- Me Days - Receive two paid days per year to support your health and wellbeing.
- Paid Parental Leave - take time to bond with your new child with 13 weeks paid leave after qualification period
- The option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional leave each year.
- Employee benefits program and Reward and Recognition program.
- Annual flu vaccinations.
- Support for your professional development including paid study leave and educational assistance.
- Join an organisation that makes a meaningful and positive impact on our society.

Guide Dogs NSW/ACT are proud to be an inclusive workplace that reflects our clients and the broader community and are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We offer equal employment opportunity regardless of your disability, gender or gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital or domestic status, carer status, or political opinion.