Neurojunior (Paediatric) Senior Occupational Therapist

NeuroJunior Allied Health empowers children and young people with neurological or developmental conditions, and their families, to live life full of choice, inclusion and new possibilities.

We are proud of our core values: We’re on Your Team, We Innovate, We are Enthusiastic and We Expand Horizons!

Our NeuroJunior team provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary allied health service, with a dedicated NeuroJunior clinic as well as access to innovative NeuroRehab therapy centres across Melbourne. We provide therapy where it is most needed, including offering home, education and community-based services. 

NeuroJunior (paediatric) Senior Occupational Therapist

Are you a paeds OT who's passionate about working with children and young people with neurological conditions and impairments, whilst celebrating your clients’ achievements and milestones?

Are you looking for a truly flexible work environment with work-from-home, telehealth and 4-day work weeks/9-day fortnight options if preferred?

Do you want to join the 4th Best WorkPlace in Australia – certified by the international consulting group Great Places to Work?

Our NeuroJunior Occupational Therapy works as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team. You will provide assessment and therapy services to children and young people with developmental and acquired neurological conditions and disabilities such as developmental delay, autism, cerebral palsy, and intellectual disability. You will be working with children, young people and their families in various settings (home, school and clinic). The role is challenging and rewarding, ideal for those looking to make a difference to these children and young persons. 

We are a Child Safe organisation and adhere to Victorian Child Safe regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivery of NeuroJunior services including OT assessments, interventions, treatment planning, education and reporting.
• Prescription and funding requests of AT as required.
• Supervision of less experienced NJ OTs, new grads and Interns.
• Support clients with a person-centred approach, to promote inclusion and new possibilities.
• Collaborate with a well-structured multidisciplinary team.

Support & Pathways

At NeuroJunior, we are committed to your career growth and have established career pathways to accommodate your interests. The Career Pathways we have developed at NeuroJunior allow team members the option between 3 different streams:

- Management - Interests in leading and managing a team of therapists
- Education - Interests in students/supervision and in-service preparations 
- Clinical Passion - becoming an expert in a specific treatment technique/s  

NeuroJunior Home Clinic

The NeuroJunior Senior Occupational Therapist will be based within our Western (Deer Park, Werribee, or Melton) Team. We have dedicated NeuroJunior clinics newly opened in Deer Park and Werribee, and you will also have access to our NeuroRehab clinics. Working hours are negotiated directly with the clients allowing excellent flexibility in your diary management. We are looking for full-time applications. However, part-time applications for people looking for flexibility are welcome to apply!

What can we offer you?

At NeuroRehab we believe we have created a great team member support package. Here is why we think you'll find us awesome: 

• We are certified and recognised by the international consulting group Great Places to Work as the 4th Best WorkPlace Australia for 2023!
• A flexible work environment with work-from-home options available, telehealth services, 4-day compressed work weeks, or 9-day fortnights.
• Newly opened NeuroJunior dedicated clinics recently opened in Deer Park and Werribee, with additional dedicated NeuroJunior clinics 2024!
• Support and supervision are provided by our Head of Paediatric Services, who has over 20 years of experience, and our dedicated NeuroJunior Occupational Therapy Team Leader. 
• A competitive salary package of $85k-$109k+ PLUS superannuation, company car, fuel card, laptop and phone. Our company car is also for personal use! If you decide to opt out of the company car option, an increase to the base salary and travel allowance will be provided.
• Fortnightly bonus commission program that rewards your time and effort!
• Regular social events with both department-specific and entire NeuroRehab/NeuroJunior organisation.
• NeuroRehab gives you a generous personal budget to spend on professional development that you are interested in. We offer funded and robust PD programs up to 3 days in length and paid study leave of up to 4 days per year. Plus we have workshops booked in 2024 on DIR, Trauma Informed Care and ASD with Tony Attwood, and we also host regular in-service workshops.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent and current membership with AHPRA.
• 3+ years experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Demonstrated commitment to family-centred approaches and best practices within the NDIS.
• Driver's license.
• Internet access.
• Successful candidates are required to undertake a Police Check, Working With Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening check.
• Three Covid-19 vaccinations.
• Influenza updates are desirable.

Desirable

• Experience working with compensable and NDIS clients is highly desired but not essential.
• Experience working with children and young people is advantageous.

Diversity and Inclusion

At NeuroJunior Allied Health, we strive for a culture of inclusivity and celebrate the diversity and diverse perspectives of our team members and community. Applicants from all cultures and backgrounds, gender identities, physical abilities, religions, and sexual orientations are highly encouraged to apply for our roles.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land, & pay our respects to Elders past, present & emerging.

**Applications close 25 January 2024**

We may choose to interview (and hire!) applicants before this date so, don't delay in getting your application in and get to know our team today!

For more information please email us at *******@nrah.com.au.