Occupational Therapist

• Opportunity for self-motivated OT to conduct home safety occupational therapy assessments
• Provide advice, support and clinical governance to vulnerable community members
• Band 6 $93,076.47 - $101,552.18 pa plus superannuation 

The role 

AccessCare is seeking an experienced and passionate Occupational Therapist to join its Community Support team. This is a brand-new role and will suit an OT who is eager to contribute to the development of AccessCare’s growing Occupational Therapy program.

Working in a dynamic team environment, this role entails:

• Working with people who are older, have a disability and or other complex needs, and supporting them to participate in everyday activities.
• Undertaking comprehensive in-home safety assessments in partnership with AccessCare’s home modification team and providing advice on how best to maximise clients’ independence and wellbeing.
• Building relationships with clients, their families and other services, as well as the wider AccessCare team, to ensure service delivery of the highest quality.
• Taking a person-centric approach to work to ensure flexible and responsive service delivery.
• Following processes and procedures to ensure a consistent customer experience and ensure the Building Code and Aged Care guidelines are followed.
• Supporting the Team Leader to develop the Occupational Therapy program and continuously update quality documentation.

About us

The City of Kingston is approximately 20km from Melbourne's CBD. We employ more than 1,450 people in a diverse range of roles including engineering, customer service, administration, finance, family, youth and children's services, sport and recreation, health, parks and gardens, planning, arts and management. 

Backed by the City of Kingston, AccessCare delivers services to people who are older or have a disability and supports carers and people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• A degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration as an Occupational Therapist with APHRA.
• Community experience with high level assessment skills.
• Preferably someone with recent or ongoing clinical experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to engage clients.
• Experience working with customer relationship management (CRM) software and management of electronic client records.

What we can offer

We have one full time position available working from our Dingley Village office. Remote and flexible working arrangements are available. 

The City of Kingston is a committed child safe, equal opportunity employer and committed to reconciliation. We value the diversity of lived experience and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel safe, supported, and connected to perform at their best.

As an employee of the City of Kingston you will be part of an inclusive culture and have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance including flexible working arrangements, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership, social club events, paid parental leave, salary packaging, study/development assistance, employee assistance program (EAP) and discounted health insurance.  Full time employees also have access to a planned day off every four weeks.

How to Apply 

Don’t meet every single requirement for this role? Studies have shown women and those of underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for roles unless they meet every criterion. At Kingston City Council, we recognise that different experiences make for great community outcomes. If you are excited about this role, but your experience doesn’t perfectly align to the criteria we encourage you to click the APPLY button now and submit your application.

If you have the skills, abilities and attitude to take on this position, click on the Apply button to submit your application. If you require further information after reviewing the position description available to download below, please contact Tami Cuthbert on 1300 819 200.

Kingston Council will welcome applications from everyone including candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences such as; Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, Women, those identifies as part of LGBTIQA+ communities, culturally and linguistically diverse persons andpersons with a disability.

To be considered for the role all applications must be submitted via our Careers recruitment portal.