AddressExciting Opportunity for a New Graduate Occupational Therapist!
Are you a recent graduate eager to kick-start your career in Occupational Therapy? Our Occupational Therapy team is small, dedicated, experienced and ready to support you every step of the way. As a new graduate, you'll be an integral part of our close-knit team, receiving focused guidance from our Lead OT and group supervision.
About AQA
AQA is a non-profit established in 1987 by a group of people with quadriplegia who saw a need for improved access to information, support and employment opportunities for people living with a spinal cord injury.
Today, AQA has grown into a strong and diverse community. We support people living with complex physical disability to live full and enriching lives, and we empower our community to support each other. We offer industry-leading peer led services, community groups, support coordination, occupational therapy, and home and community-based services.
Why Work With Us?
- Hands-on Learning
- Peer Learning
- Warm and Supportive Culture
- Exciting Work
- Immediate Start
The culture at AQA is warm, inclusive, and supportive. (You can get a taste of that culture here https://www.instagram.com/reel/C6YJcF6t1yW/?igsh=Mm5rM253MXMweGx0). It’s a group of skilled and dedicated people making a real impact and doing exciting things. (Check out our recent Wheelchair Skills session we ran in Shepparton on our Instagram page @aqa_community).
Our work is rooted in partnership - with our clients, and our community. We facilitate flows of knowledge and experience that build our capacity as an organisation and empower our community.
About the Role:
- Strength-Based Approach: Conduct assessments, provide interventions, and advocate for clients in alignment with their goals and co-designed strategies for empowerment.
- Mentorship: Work closely with experienced OTs and NDIS subject matter experts who are passionate about helping you grow.
- Continuous Learning: Engage in personalised 1:1 and group supervision, supported by AQA to refine your craft.
- Tailored Caseload: Work on a caseload that targets your areas of interest and skill development, with opportunities for diverse experiences.
Who We're Looking For:
We're seeking a dynamic individual who shares our values and thrives in a collaborative, client-centred environment. While experience is valuable, we welcome new graduates who are eager to learn and grow in their role. The ideal candidate will have:
- A demonstrated understanding of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Standards and framework.
- Registration as an Occupational Therapist with AHPRA.
- Strong clinical reasoning skills and a keen interest in assistive technology and environmental adaptations.
- A deep commitment to inclusivity and community participation, aligned with the ICF framework.
How to Apply:
If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities and shaping the future of occupational therapy, we invite you to join us. For any specific queries, please contact Brendan at **************@aqa.org.au.
Pre-Employment Checks:
All short-listed applicants must provide evidence of at least one COVID-19 vaccination or a Medical Exemption and a Current Drivers’ License. Additionally, they must undergo NDIS Worker Screening, successfully complete the NDIS Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’, and obtain a Working with Children Check. Candidates must also demonstrate a willingness to obtain a criminal record check and provide references.
