Occupational Therapist

Are you an Occupational Therapist ready to make a real impact? Join our dynamic, transdisciplinary team in the beautiful and picturesque Hunter Valley and help transform the lives of children and families through meaningful, collaborative work Apply now to be part of something extraordinary Part time or Full time opportunity available.

• Above award salary plus an abundance of perks and benefits
• Access to industry leading professional development opportunities
• Option for WFH / virtual sessions
• 2 weeks of FREE leave every year over the Christmas/New Year shutdown period
• Access to clinical supervision and mentoring
• Relocation assistance available if living outside of the Hunter Valley
• Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid role (working from home/face to face) with adaptable working hours, empowering you to balance professional growth and personal life seamlessly

About the Occupational Therapist role:

The Occupational Therapist leads supports directly as the Key Worker with the family, developing a holistic picture of the child and family and delivers routines-based interventions. You act as a link between the family and the transdisciplinary team and coordinate consultative services from other team members through joint visits, consultation, and direct services as required, based on the individual needs of the child and family. The Occupational Therapist provides directly or indirectly supports as a consultant on the child's team. You will have the opportunity to provide sensory and fine/gross motor assessment, daily living skills as well as equipment prescription to a varied caseload of children living with developmental delay and disability.

Outcomes of the role:

Functional outcomes and meaningful participation: Provide early childhood intervention and evidence-based therapy to support children and their families to assist their development, well-being and to participate in meaningful activities and routines in the home, education settings and community.

Capacity building: Enhance families and other key caregivers' capabilities to support their children through experiences and opportunities that strengthen knowledge and skills, and to promote the use of interest-based learning opportunities with children.

Collaboration: Build strong, collaborative relationships with families and support informed decision making on interventions that fit into everyday routines and activities to help achieve family's prioritised goals.

Creating Opportunities: Engage in a range of professional development activities to grow your capabilities and confidence, and in turn compliment outcomes for children and families.

Team approach: Participate in collaborative teamwork with other professionals (such as Speech Pathologists and Early Childhood Teachers) to provide quality, comprehensive and holistic services.

What will you bring to the role?

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA.
• A minimum of two years of professional experience as an occupational therapist.
• Experience working with children including children living with developmental delay and/or disability.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team, providing consultation to Speech Pathologists and Early Childhood Teachers.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with families and professional stakeholders.
• Excellent time management and planning skills.
• Demonstrated commitment and/or experience in implementing the National Guidelines for Best Practice in Early Childhood Intervention.

Special Conditions

• Working with Children Check
• NDIS Worker Screening
• Private motor vehicle with comprehensive insurance
• Hold a current Australian drivers' license and ability to travel throughout the Hunter
• Hold current First Aid certificate

Why join our team?

• Attractive remuneration with additional employee entitlements.
• Flexible working hours, breaks, and work from home opportunities.
• Additional Leave, including two weeks paid Term Break Leave in addition to four weeks of Annual Leave entitlements (Total 6 Weeks Leave). Additional two days paid Personal Leave in addition to Ten Days Personal Leave entitlements (Total 12 Days Leave).
• Not-for-Profit salary packaging, increasing take home pay.
• Novated Leasing / Mileage reimbursement.
• Company provided laptop and access to online and physical resources.
• Ongoing learning and development, including individual professional development budget, best practice team professional development, clinical supervision and support from experienced Senior Occupational Therapists and leadership pipeline program.
• Mentor program: Be connected and feel empowered by partnering up with a mentor (of a different discipline) for peer support and advice on your new journey with Prelude Australia.
• Administrative support provided for intake, referrals and claiming.
• Employee Value Benefits including CPR refresher training, access to employee assistance program, additional mental health support, psychology reimbursement and organisational wellbeing initiative, Sonder, a 24/7 accessible tech-platform keeping you safe in the community.
• Insurance coverage: Public Liability, Professional Indemnity and Journey Accident insurance provided by Prelude Australia.
• Relocation allowance: Negotiable upon appointment into position.

About Prelude Australia

Prelude Australia is a not for profit charity organisation that provides quality early childhood intervention & therapy services to children (birth to 12 years) living with developmental delay and disability, and their families under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Medicare and Private Services.

Prelude Australia also partners with the community to deliver capacity building programs, disability sector support including clinical supervision and coaching, training and workshops, facilitated playgroups, and fundraising.

The team at Prelude Australia consists of Early Childhood Teachers, Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists.

At Prelude Australia we provide services in line with our core values:

Respect

Collaboration

Creating Opportunities

Prelude Australia recognises and values diversity, equity and the inclusion of all people. We celebrate diversity in culture, language, religion, gender, sexuality and abilities. We encourage applications from all suitability qualified and skilled candidates with the aim to build diverse teams.

Any enquiries please contact Nadine Baxter, People and Culture Coordinator,

Applications will be reviewed as received.