Occupational Therapist

How we look after our employees:

9 day fortnight

5 weeks annual leave

Salary packaging up to $15,900 and $2,650 meals and entertainment

10 days personal development leave and $1000

Fitness Passport, reduced insurances and many discounts via Perkbox

13 days sick leave

14 weeks maternity leave after 12 months

Salary on offer is up to $113,514.39 super salary packaging, depending on experience

Work within a multi-disciplinary environment

Open to Part Time or Full Time

Northcott Therapy provides support to children, young people and adults with a range of disabilities including intellectual disability, physical disability, autism and global developmental delay. Assessments and therapy are conducted in a family centred way to enable customers to live as independently as possible at home, in education or work and in the community. We provide timely and evidence based therapy and clinical support to people with a disability, their families and support networks by providing information, support, training and advice within a capacity building approach.

If you are a new graduate, or an experienced therapist, Northcott might be the perfect place to start your career or grow your clinical skills further within a supportive, nurturing, multi-disciplinary environment.

This position is suitable for all levels. You will receive regular supervision and 2 weeks professional development leave. If you are looking to become a part of a strong local team with access to our wider interstate (QLD, ACT) Clinical Services teams, Northcott would love to meet you

As an Occupational Therapist you will:

• Provide timely, evidenced based, person-centred therapy services to children and adults with a disability within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Manage a paediatric and mixed caseload with complex and varied needs, working with customers of all ages, their families and carers to identify strengths, skills and goals.
• Use appropriate assessment tools and methods to assess strengths and areas of development, in order to identify suitable intervention strategies.
• Be able to deliver therapy in a variety of environments, e.g. centre based, schools/preschools, group homes, homes and via telehealth.
• Contribute proactively to the ongoing development of professional knowledge and skills within the Occupational Therapy profession.
• Champion and promote the Northcott values; 'innovative, respectful and brave'.

We would love for you to bring to Northcott:

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy with AHPRA registration.
• Knowledge of strengths-based practice, as well as family and person-centred approaches.
• Experience delivering evidence-based therapy to a paediatric, adolescent and/or adult caseload.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload and administrative responsibilities in an autonomous, efficient and effective manner.
• An understanding of the NDIS framework and working within a fee for service model is desired.
• Be able to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills – written, oral and listening.
• NDIS Worker Screening or willing to obtain.
• Current Australian Driver's License with access to own vehicle (reimbursement for KM's is available) - Pool cars are also available for use.

Position Description

Other benefits:

• Access to wider peer support from our clinical services teams across NSW, QLD & the ACT.
• Regular peer supervision.
• Pool cars available.
• We are a leading disability service provider in NSW, ACT & QLD, providing services and support for people with disability, their families, and carers. We have more than 90 years of experience and expertise in the disability service industry.
• A family friendly workplace is offered, and support provided for staff to manage their home and work lives effectively.
• Learning and career advancement opportunities and you will have your contributions valued.

Before applying for a role at Northcott, we encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission to ensure our values and culture are a good fit for you: Our Story

Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTIQ identity, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, if you have a preferred contact method or require any information provided in an alternative format, please contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at ********* .