Occupational Therapist

3 weeks ago

Swan Hill, Australia Uniting AgeWell Full time

About Us

At Uniting AgeWell, we are dedicated to empowering older people to experience wellbeing, choice, and independence in their lives. We strive to ensure they feel valued as members of their community and have easy access to the services they need—whether at home or in a residential setting—to live the life they want.

With services spanning Victoria and Tasmania, our team of 4,600 staff and 600 volunteers is committed to delivering high-quality care and support. 

Our workplace culture is guided by the BEST philosophy—Believe, Excel, Support, and Trust—and underpinned by our core values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation, and Inclusion. These principles, along with our customer service charter and promise, shape everything we do.

For more information, visit our website: www.unitingagewell.org

Maternity Leave Contract Details:

  • Contract Type: 12-month fixed-term
  • Hours: 60 hours per fortnight

Why Choose Uniting AgeWell

  • Competitive Pay: Above Award hourly rates
  • Salary Packaging Benefits: Up to $15,900 tax-free, plus an additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment annually
  • Annual Leave Loading: Receive extra pay while on leave
  • Career Growth: Access to education, development, and career pathway opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program: Confidential 24/7 support for you and your family
  • Enhanced Parental Leave: Flexible options for parental leave

Be part of a not-for-profit, values-based organisation that truly cares about its people and communities.

About the role:

With a strong focus on enhancing customer wellbeing, as the qualified Occupational Therapist you will be responsible for providing focused home based services for older clientele with a variety of health conditions. 

Our service focuses on clients’ strengths, is goal-directed and aims to maximise independence and autonomy so clients can remain living independently in the community. Our Occupational Therapy team is a large and supportive team with regular team meetings, one-to-one clinical supervision and support from the Clinical lead of Occupational Therapy.

The ideal candidate will be customer focused, reliable and adaptable, motivated and committed to the provision of customer centred care, and have the capacity to work well autonomously and in a team environment.

About you:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our clients. You are motivated to achieve great results, and care about enhancing clients’ self-esteem and empowering them to manage their health.

We are looking for individuals with:

  • Recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
  • Current registration with AHPRA
  • Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice
  • Experience working in the Community Aged Care sector (Desirable)
  • Experience completing Home safety assessments and Home modification/equipment recommendations (Desirable)
  • Have full Australian working rights and are able to pass a national police clearance
  • Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
  • Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Successful candidates must have:

  • Commitment to Person-Centred Care: A genuine interest in supporting elderly clients and maintaining high standards of care.
  • Driver’s License and Car: A valid Australian driver’s license and a roadworthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance.
  • First Aid & CPR: Current certifications or a willingness to obtain.
  • Working With Children Check (Employee): Or willingness to obtain.
  • National Criminal Police Record Check or NDIS Worker Screening Check: Or willingness to obtain.
  • Annual vaccinations as per policy: Or willingness to obtain.
  • Australian work rights.

How to Apply

To apply, access the position description at Occupational Therapist PD.pdf and submit your application by clicking 'Apply'. For inquiries, contact recruitment@unitingagewell.org.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

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