Lead Occupational Therapist

Newcastle, NSW 

Full Time (Part Time considered)  

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Occupational Therapist.  You will be joining a collaborative  multidisciplinary team to motivate and grow the occupational therapy service. 

The team is passionate, innovative and works together to build the capacity and skills of the children, families, young people, and adults that we support. We are committed to best practice and our service excellence framework underpins all that we do.

The organisation places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive team culture and embracing work-life balance. This role offers flexible working options, including the ability to work from home. 

The ideal candidate will uphold a positive and dynamic environment, that is well supported with clinical supervision, whole discipline, inter-discipline supervision and support, mentorship, peer support,  alongside encouragement for your teams personal career development.  

Why Work for us?  

Our teams are the heart of what we do here at Newcastle Anglican. As a part of the team, you have access to the following great benefits:  

• Fleet Cars available for use 
• Professional development support and study days 
• 14 weeks paid maternity leave or 3 weeks paid parental pay. + Super Contributions after 12 months  
• Salary Packaging on a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage, Rent and Bills), up to $611/fortnight  
• Up to 40% on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools  
• Meals & Entertainment Salary packaging up to $2,650   
• Access to Fitness Passport (over 300+gyms)  
• Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program  
• Career and development opportunities  
• Flexible work options 
• Dynamic, positive work environment with mentorship available 
• The opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team of multi-disciplinary clinicians 

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Degree qualification(s) in Occupational Therapy and a minimum of 3 years’ experience providing lead OT support with a focus on best practice and clinical excellence
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) 
• Demonstrated experience prioritising workloads and managing clients with disabilities
• Demonstrated commitment to Continuing Professional Development, Evidenced Based Practice, and measuring clinical outcomes
• Ability to lead and work collaboratively with the team and other service providers
• Knowledge of confidentiality principles and WHS responsibilities.
• Valid NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) and NDIS Worker Screening Check, Police Check, First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain prior to commencement 
• NSW Driver’s Licence 

DESIRABLE CRITERIA 

Experience / knowledge in: 

• Providing Occupational Therapy in a child’s natural environment (home, school or community) 
• Delivering trauma informed care 
• Understanding of the current trends and approaches underpinning the provision of early intervention services to children with a disability 
• Contribute to the development and implementation of behaviour support plans 
• Supporting people with mental health issues 

Who we are?  

Newcastle Anglican is at the core of some of the most well-known businesses within Newcastle, Hunter, Central Coast & Mid North Coast organisations. Our service agencies include Anglican Care and Samaritans as well as Newcastle Anglican Schools Corporation and 54 Anglican parishes.  

For more information on who we are and the work we do, visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au . You can learn about our Vision, Values and Service Philosophy here via YouTube.  

For further information please email our Talent Team at *******@newcastleanglican.org.au  

   

To apply click Apply now!   

Please include your cover letter addressing the essential criteria, and your resume.  

Applications Close: When we find you!  

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