Address Your new role
We are seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to work part time (0.8 FTE) until June 30th 2024, with a strong possibility of extension to June 2025 dependent on Commonwealth funding. This position provides Occupational Therapy services to clients within the Knox municipality referred via the My Aged Care (MAC) Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP). The role involves developing, actioning and reviewing person-centred, goal-directed care plans and working within a Wellness and Reablement approach to promote client’s ability to maximise their independence and remain living safely at home and within the community.
This is a part time (30.4 hours per week) contracted role based at Wantirna South, however we can offer flexible work options for the right candidate.
This is a Band 6 classified role, remuneration will be $92,933.03 - $101,496.84 pro-rata (depending on experience) plus superannuation in accordance with the Superannuation Guarantee.
You will hold:
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent Occupational Therapy Degree
Grade 2 Occupational Therapist level equivalent, with minimum three years of clinical experience. Occupational Therapy Australia membership (highly desirable)
Current Victorian drivers license is required this role.
This rewarding position will suit a team player who thrives in a dynamic work environment, and can demonstrate initiative and attention to detail.
What you will need to thrive
The key selection criteria for this role are:
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the My Aged Care Commonwealth Home Support Programme and the Wellness and Reablement approach.
Demonstrated understanding of, and sensitivity to, the support needs of older people living at home, and their carers/significant others, including the needs of diverse groups such as people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people living with dementia.
Experience of effectively engaging clients holistically to ascertain their goals and develop care plans that empower clients to achieve them.
Demonstrated experience and skills in the provision of Occupational Therapy services within a community-based area of practice, in particular assessment and prescription of home modifications and assistive equipment.
How to apply
Please provide a resume and brief cover letter addressing the ‘what you need to thrive’ section from the position description to outline how your experience and skills relate to the role.
Review the full position description now via our Knox City Council Careers Page.
For further information on this role please contact Lana Harris - lana.harris@knox.vic.gov.au or on 0438 596 182
Apply by: 11:55pm 03/03/2024
Why Us
At Knox, making a difference to others and our community is at the heart of everything we do. We are inspired by empowering our community inside and out to thrive and prosper through living our values. We support hybrid and flexible working and embrace diverse and inclusive environments. We succeed by recruiting for excellence through investing in our people, encouraging their unique talents and supporting them to bring their whole selves to work.
We believe in our people and provide a supportive, driven and inclusive culture we are proud of, that focuses on wellbeing.
Beyond that, we also offer:
accrued days off for full time employees;
growth and learning opportunities;
career development;
reward and recognition programs; and,
a supportive Employee Assistance Program.
Council has a Covid-19 vaccination policy in place which states that the successful candidate will be required to demonstrate evidence of compliance with vaccination requirements.
To view the inherent requirements for this position please see attachment below.
D21-214372 SAFETY - Inherent Requirements Table - Office Based.DOCX
Knox Council is an Equal Opportunity Employer ensuring a Child Safe environment that is committed to providing a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We are committed to a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application.
Knox City Council has zero tolerance for child abuse and all forms of harm to children. All children and young people who access our services, programs, events and facilities have the right to feel safe and be safe. This includes spaces owned or managed by Council. We take the wellbeing and safety of children and young people in our care seriously. We maintain a child safe organisation by embedding the protection of children into everyday thinking and practice. All Knox City Council employees, contractors and volunteers are responsible for ensuring children and young people are valued, heard and protected from abuse.
Knox City Council acknowledges our offices are located on the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong people of the Kulin Nation.
