Occupational Therapist

About the role:

• Position: Occupational Therapist
• Type/Duration: Full time position - Fixed term (maternity leave cover) until end 2024
• Location: Eastern region of Melbourne, Home visits typically within 30mins travel of Burwood East

An exciting opportunity exists for a caring Occupational Therapist in the East Melbourne Metro region with a commitment to high quality care to join our enthusiastic Allied Health team.

With a strong focus on enhancing customer wellbeing, as the qualified Occupational Therapist you will be responsible for providing focused home based services for older clientele with a variety of health conditions. 

Our service focuses on clients’ strengths, is goal-directed and aims to maximise independence and autonomy so clients can remain living independently in the community. Our Occupational Therapy team is a large and supportive team with regular team meetings, one-to-one clinical supervision and support from the Clinical lead of Occupational Therapy.

The ideal candidate will be customer focused, reliable and adaptable, motivated and committed to the provision of customer centred care, and have the capacity to work well autonomously and in a team environment.

As part of Uniting AgeWell Allied Health team, you will be working in the East region, with the freedom to work from home and conduct home visits services.
* New graduates are welcome to apply

About you:

You are passionate about what you do and want to make a difference in the lives of our clients. You are motivated to achieve great results, and care about enhancing clients’ self-esteem and empowering them to manage their health.

We are looking for individuals with:

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current registration with AHPRA
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice
• Experience working in the Community Aged Care sector (Desirable)
• Experience completing Home safety assessments and Home modification/equipment recommendations (Desirable)
• Have full Australian working rights and are able to pass a national police clearance
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children & Vulnerable People card
• Current and ongoing flu and COVID-19 Vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance

Why choose Uniting AgeWell:

• Be a part of a values based organisation - Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion
• Career pathways, education, training and subsidised professional development opportunities
• Benefits, including salary packaging up to $15 900
• Join one of Victoria’s leading aged care providers in one of the fastest growing industries
• Work in your local community and make a difference to the lives of our clients

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

For more information please contact Callum DiPierdomenico, Operations Manager - Allied Health at ***************@unitingagewell.org or Lindy Melton Practice Lead for Occupational Therapy at *******@unitingagewell.org

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!