Occupational Therapist

About BePositive

BePositive is a reputable allied health service provider, renowned for its expertise in both the NDIS and Aged Care sectors. The leadership team at BePositive is committed to sharing personal knowledge and years of experience, empowering their team to deliver exceptional services that improve clients' futures. With a strong presence across Victoria (Melbourne, Gippsland), Queensland (Brisbane), and Tasmania (Launceston and Hobart), BePositive specialise in delivering comprehensive assessment and therapy services tailored to meet diverse client needs.

At BePositive, flexibility is key. You can choose to work from our office locations or opt for the convenience of working from home. The organisation offers the perfect balance—small enough to maintain a close-knit, supportive team, yet large enough to offer access to a diverse and experienced group of Occupational Therapists and Behaviour Support Practitioners. Our team specialises in areas such as Mental Health, Adult Physical Disability, Home Modifications, Assistive Technology, Paediatrics, and Positive Behaviour Support.

Why choose the BePositive Contractor Model?

At BePositive, we understand the value of flexibility in promoting a healthy work-life balance. We offer a contractor model designed to fit your lifestyle while providing the support and resources you need to excel. This opportunity comes with excellent remuneration and access to our systems and equipment. As a contractor, you'll still enjoy the benefits of being part of a cohesive team, including supervision, participation in team activities, and professional development sessions, with the flexibility to pick and choose according to your learning needs or your lifestyle decisions.

The Role

As an Occupational Therapist at BePositive Therapy you will work with clients in their homes or other community environments.

Your duties will include:

• Conducting assessments, such as functional capacity review, family support plans, assistive technology, home modification.
• Report writing and case noting.
• Attendance at client case conferencing.
• Designing and implementing therapy plans to assist clients to reach their goals.
• Receipt of weekly supervision and providing supervision to direct supervisees.

Skills and Experience

• Current AHPRA registration
• Strong evidence of well-developed communication skills
• An ability to work autonomously.
• Demonstrated experience working in OT paediatrics
• Well-developed time management and organisational skills
• A desire to learn and commit to regular continuing professional development.
• A commitment to engagement in quality improvement activities
• An ability to mentor others and role model quality performance
• An ability to speak and write in English

Desired (but certainly not essential)

• Knowledge of the NDIS, Aged Care and MAIB
• Experience working in the NDIS, Aged Care and MAIB

Contractor model inclusions:

• Monthly 1:1 supervision with an experienced therapist, in your area of specialisation, at no cost
• Additional access to supervision for a fee
• Use of Client Case Management system
• Where required use of a company laptop and phone
• Complimentary attendance at organisational Professional Development Sessions
• A fixed percentage payment rate for your services delivered
• A client portfolio established using the BePositive referral base and associated administrative support

Our Culture

BePositive, is steadfast in a responsibility to ensure a strong focus on building a reliable and high-quality service. We strive to build a team where every member is valued and supported, and love what they do every day.

BePositive is a flexible and inclusive employer who values and supports workforce diversity. We strongly support equal opportunity and encourage applicants from all people including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, those with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ community and people with a disability.

We have a strong focus on our values which aim to Improve the Future. These are:

• Communication: We listen, we celebrate, we make corrections, we bin what does not work

• Motivation: we have a positive mindset and apply our ongoing knowledge to the future

• Respect for each other: we are equal, the expectations are the same for all. We recognise that we all have individual and important needs

• Positive outcomes and excellence: our high standards of service are paramount to who we are. Our focus is to achieve a better future for all employees and clients.

Contact

For a confidential discussion contact Leigh Alley, Operations Manager on

or send your resume and cover letter to or via seek

Job Type: Subcontract

Pay: $100.00 – $126.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Work from home

Language:

• English (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• AHPRA registration (Required)
• Driver Licence (Required)
• Working with Vulnerable People Registration (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: Remote