Job Description
Organisation:
This not for profit was originally founded by mothers of children with disabilities and developmental delays, the organisation has never lost sight of the reason it was for. Based in a newly renovated service, allied health professionals provide early intervention services to children from 0 - 18 years with a disability and/or developmental delay, in partnership with their families. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the experienced staff of Therapists include Occupational therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech pathologists, Psychologists and Dietitians.
The role:
We are seeking an Occupational therapist to join a diverse team of allied health professionals. In this role you will:
- Plan and evaluate family centred and strengths based intervention
- Deliver therapy to children and families from 0 to school aged children with disabilities
- Provide mentorship and supervision to the team (Currently 2 Occupational therapists)
- Build Occupational therapy services with families focussing on family / client strengths
- Ensure a culturally inclusive environment to enhance participation
- Ensure compliance with duty of care to clients
Requirements:
The successful applicant should hold:
- Degree or Masters in Occupational therapy
- Registration with AHPRA
- Experience working with children and families in Occupational therapy
- A commitment to family centred therapy approach
What you get in return:
- Work for an organisation founded to
- Generous package (Salary $85 to $105K + Super + Salary packaging)
- Salary packaging of $15,900 as not for profit organisation
- Participate in regular professional development opportunities
- Although you will be providing mentorship to the team, you will still receive external supervision
- Continuous professional development provided based on the needs of the team / therapist
- Work in a trans-disciplinary model including group programs
- Influence the programs and the service by working closely with the senior management team including CEO
- Encouragement to work with a service that has a focus on growth = career progression
How to apply:
Please submit a resume addressed to Brad Flowers - Brad.Flowers@twrecruitment.com.au
If you have any queries regarding the position, please call the team 03 9081 0564
