Occupational Therapist, NZ

5 days ago


Mount Waverley, Australia Kinnect Full time
Be part of a friendly & welcoming award-winning culture Enjoy work-life balance; competitive salary & benefits Relocate to Australia with KINNECT: We will pay your relocation costs

Seeking OTs to join us in Australia, explore new skills in workplace rehab and see if the Australian lifestyle is for you

Let the journey begin:

We are seeking a highly skilled and empathetic Occupational Therapist to join our high-performing teams across Australia. This unique opportunity allows you to experience living in Australia while expanding your skillset in a workplace rehabilitation setting. You will apply your clinical expertise in occupation-centred work, engaging in a variety of services, including ADL (Activities of Daily Living) and VOC (Vocational) assessments. Your responsibilities will include conducting comprehensive evaluations of clients' physical, cognitive, and psychosocial abilities, and developing personalized treatment plans aimed at facilitating a safe return to work. Join us to grow professionally and make a meaningful impact in the lives of your clients.

Responsibilities include:

Assessing injured workers to determine the best way to help them get back to work.  Visiting workplaces to understand what challenges an injured worker may face and educating them on how to prevent them.  Providing clinical opinions and justification through report writing.  Assessment of daily living activities Case managing complex injuries and liaising with treating doctors and health professionals to help an injured worker recover and get back to work. 

In this diverse and exciting position, you'll collaborate with and oversee other practitioners, taking ultimate responsibility for delivering injury prevention services, such as:

Pre-Employment Assessments including drug & alcohol, audiology, spirometry, vision, and functional testing.  Job dictionary is a detailed document outlining the essential duties, physical demands, and cognitive requirements of a specific job, crucial for assessing a client's suitability for return to work in workplace rehabilitation. Manual Task Risk Assessments.  Interactive Manual Handling Training and Stretching and Warm Up programs.  Workplace-based, home-based and vehicle based ergonomic assessments. 

About KINNECT

Established in 1996, KINNECT is an Australian-owned company dedicated to Occupational Health and Workplace Rehabilitation services. Guided by our core values, we aim to create healthy, safe, and productive workplaces whilst being guided by our core values of creating sustainable value and supporting happy, highly skilled people.

As part of the KINNECT family, you’ll enjoy:

Growth and Development Opportunities: Access to continuous learning and development to help you reach your full potential including an Emerging Leaders Program. Perks: Competitive salary and incentive package, flexible working arrangements, monthly performance-based incentives, paid birthday off work, paid parental leave, discounted health insurance, salary sacrificing and ability to purchase extra annual leave. Dynamic Work Culture: A vibrant and open-door approach where ideas are valued, and individual contributions are recognised. Variety and Challenge: No two days are alike in this role. Providing opportunities to tackle a diverse range of challenges and apply your expertise in fresh and exciting ways.

What will you bring to the role:

Current registration as an Occupational Therapist with OTBNZ. A Can-do work ethic and positive mindset. Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills. A flexible and proactive nature. Ability to work well under pressure in a dynamic team environment.

Ready to Apply:

If this opportunity resonates with you, don't hesitate to apply now For further details, contact us at careers@kinnect.com.au.

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