Orientation & Mobility Specialist

3 days ago

Sunshine, Australia Vision Australia Full time

**Permanent, full time opportunity**:

- **Based at our Sunshine location with Work From Home Flexibility**:

- **Base Salary = **$88,761.92 ($44.92 p.h.) **+ Superannuation + **Salary Packaging** **up to $15.9k**

**About Us**
Join an organisation committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others.
As a Vision Australia employee, you’re part of a team committed to supporting people who are blind or have low vision to live the life they choose and striving for their inclusion in all areas of society.
Our team of experts work together to tailor the right mix of services, strategies and products so their patients and clients can live life on their terms. From birth to senior years, Vision Australia is there to provide a lifetime of support.
**About the Opportunity**
As an Orientation & Mobility Specialist, you will in consultation with the client, utilise knowledge and skills to provide assessment, training, intervention and service co-ordination to assist in achieving equity and access for people who are blind or have low vision. Orientation and Mobility (O&M) services are provided to clients of all ages, carers and families. In this role you will also:

- Assess the ability of clients to travel safely and confidently within area of the community they wish to access;
- Advise on and prescribe a range of mobility aids and provide specialist services to meet individual needs;
- Monitor and advise on the use of low vision aids as applicable to a mobility program;
View the Position Description for this role
**About You**
To be successful in this role, you should have approved qualifications in O&M as recognised by Orientation and Mobility Association Australasia (OMAA). In addition, you will also have:

- Knowledge and skills in working with children, adults and older adults.
- Experience in providing client support and O&M services in person and/or through other communication mediums.
- Training and intervention strategies for individuals and groups.

**Benefits of Working at Vision Australia**
- Additional leave is available via our purchase leave and accrued day off schemes
- Annual salary review to ensure your pay is in-line with the market rates
- General service provider and discipline-specific professional development opportunities
- A respectful and inclusive workplace where you will be supported

**Contact**
If you have any questions about the role please contact the hiring manager, Jacinta Waters.
**To apply**
For more information about working at Vision Australia, please visit our Careers page.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $44.92 per hour

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