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addressAddressWollongong, NSW
type Form of workFull time
salary Salary$73,898 - $103,164 a year
CategoryManagement

Job description

This position is located at Wollongong

Are you a passionate and driven Occupational Therapist ready to further your clinical journey?

Join our supportive, welcoming and values based therapy community in Wollongong!

This position is offered on either a full or part time basis and is suitable for  Occupational Therapists at all levels. Talk to us about your preferred days of work!

As an Occupational Therapist you will:

  • Provide timely, evidenced based, person centred therapy services to children and adults with a disability within a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Manage a paediatric and mixed caseload with complex and varied needs, working with customers of all ages, their families and carers to identify strengths, skills and goals.
  • Use appropriate assessment tools and methods to assess strengths and areas of development, in order to identify suitable intervention strategies.
  • Be able to deliver therapy in a variety of environments, e.g. centre based, schools/preschools, group homes, homes and via telehealth.
  • Contribute proactively to the ongoing development of professional knowledge and skills within the Occupational Therapy profession.
  • Champion and promote the Northcott values; ‘innovative, respectful and brave’.

Requirements:

  • Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy with AHPRA registration
  • Knowledge of strengths-based practice, as well as family and person centred approaches.
    Experience delivering evidence based therapy to a paediatric, adolescent and/or adult caseload.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload and administrative responsibilities in an autonomous, efficient and effective manner.
  • An understanding of the NDIS framework and working within a fee for service model is desired.
  • Be able to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills – written, oral and listening.
  • NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain)
  • NSW Working with Children Check.
  • Current First Aid Certificate (including CPR) or willingness to obtain.
  • Current NSW Working With Children Check or willingness to obtain.
  • Current Driver’s License with access to own vehicle (reimbursement for KM’s is available)
  • Certified proof of Working Rights in Australia - Passport or Australian Birth Certificate.
  • Completion of NDIS Worker Orientation Module
  • Current First Aid & CPR are desired – can be obtained/renewed after you commence.

Why work for The Northcott Society?

  • We have friendly and supportive teams locally and the wider therapy teams across NSW ACT VIC & QLD.
  • We have a family friendly hybrid model workplace with flexible hours for staff to manage your home and work lives effectively. Talk to us about your preferred hours and days of work.
  • You will receive peer supervision and opportunity to attend regular therapy forums.
  • 2 weeks paid Professional Development leave (pro rata).
  • 5 weeks paid annual leave and additional paid parental leave (pro rata).
  • Multiple employee benefits, such as discounted gym & health fund membership, discounted motor vehicle services and entertainment cards.
  • Novated Lease Arrangement for vehicle if desired.
  • Salary Packaging is available to help boost your take home pay (pay less tax!). Contact us if you would like a 1 on 1 consultation to share how Sal Pack could benefit you at Northcott or click here for a quick calculator

Our Values:

Northcott are a values-based organisation that strives to foster a workplace culture based on our core values. We are:

Innovative because we develop new ideas and solutions with creativity in anticipation of changing needs
Respectful because we believe that everyone’s voice is unique and that they have the right to be heard
Brave because we have the courage to stand up for people with all abilities even in the face of adversity

About Therapy Services:

Northcott Therapy provides support to children, young people and adults with a range of disabilities including intellectual disability, physical disability, autism and global developmental delay. Assessments and therapy are conducted in a family centred way to enable the customer to live as independently as possible at home, in education or work and in the community. Northcott Therapy provides timely and evidence based therapy and clinical support to people with a disability, their families and support networks by providing information, support, training and advice within a capacity building approach. Learn more about Occupational Therapy at Northcott here

Prayaag's shiny new wheels!

Click here to read about one of our DMD boys, Prayaag and his search for a new wheelchair, with the support of his Northcott OT.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role please contact Janelle Delos Santos (Therapy Service Manager). 0479 026 ***

Covid Vaccination Status
The health and safety of our people, customers, and communities is our number one priority. To maintain this, we require all of our employees to show evidence that they have received the two full primary doses and at least one booster dose of a TGA approved Covid-19 vaccination. Evidence of your current vaccination status or medical exemption will be required. Northcott will consider exemptions on a case-by-case basis.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTIQ+ identity, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, if you have a preferred contact method or require any information provided in an alternative format, please contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at *********@northcott.com.au .

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Northcott

Wollongong, NSW
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