Occupational Therapist

In this newly created role within MS Queensland’s allied health team, the Occupational Therapist will amplify our dynamic multi-disciplinary team and tailor occupational therapy services to our valued customers. The role will be working in conjunction with a multi-disciplinary team in assessing customer needs, developing clinically appropriate care plans and the delivery of high impact treatments.

• This role offers variety and flexibility
• Deliver Occupational Therapy Services to people living with MS and other progressive neurological conditions.
• Deliver Occupational Therapy services to individuals or groups face-to-face or via telehealth
• Benefit from our state-of-the-art clinic, resources, and a harmonious multi-disciplinary crew, as we champion a holistic approach to client well-being.
• Engage with the community through home visits or in supported accommodation with the support of a travel allowance
• Design your day, be it at home, in the community or in clinic - relish the richness of a diverse work sphere, seamlessly transitioning between clinic, community engagements and work from home, embracing the best of all realms
• Work closely with an experienced team of allied health professionals with regular supervision and professional development opportunities
• Make a difference in the lives of those with a neurological condition by improving their access, engagement, connection and overall health and wellness

This is a full-time role including a combination of working from home, in clinic and out in the community (and time is also allocated for notes and report writing). This role is for a period of 12 months and has capacity to become permanent in future.

Graduates are welcome to apply and will be supported and mentored directly by the Clinical Leader and Senior Allied Health team in a wonderful team, with opportunities for development! A supported induction program awaits you with regular weekly supervision tailored to you! We have a professional development plan in clinical knowledge and skills in MS and admin support for all booking with allocated time for all work admin tasks! To top it off, a flexible work location including work from home to complete telehealth calls, customer reports and admin!

More experienced professionals who are looking for something beyond a standard role will be delighted at the opportunities that this role offers.

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA Registration
• Clinical experience working with people living with a progressive neurological condition would be advantageous.
• A developmental, interactive approach to the practice of the MS Queensland’s Allied Health services
• Knowledge of, or ability to quickly acquire knowledge of, MS and its effects
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills with strong teamwork value orientation

A NDWS clearance and completion of NDIS Online Worker Training Module will be required for this role (prior to commencement).

• Our cause – play your part in making an impact in the lives of people living with MS and other progressive neurological conditions 
• Not-for-Profit salary packaging which means an additional cash portion and non-cash benefits of your salary up-front, before tax
• We are a Q-Leave employer, meaning you have access to build portable long service leave (community services sector)
• Admin support for all appointment bookings
• Allocated admin and report writing time and travel allowance for community visits
• Award winning fundraising team who delivers outstanding events such as MS Brissie to the Bay, the MS Swimathons and MS Moonlight Walk, fundraising and lottery activity across the year
• Flexible work location including work from home
• Professional development options and pathways including free in-house Mental Health First Aid training
• A range of online learning opportunities
• Ongoing leadership development, including online learning, workshops, and coaching
• 6 weeks maternity leave + 2 weeks paid partner leave
• Peer to peer recognition platform
• Financial Wellbeing Initiatives such as the ability to withdrawing 50% earned pay early and a savings program

For the past 65 years, MS Queensland has provided care and support to Queenslanders living with MS and other neurological conditions. MS Queensland is the Queensland-focused arm of the larger MS group of organisations. We leverage this national position as the leaders in MS and apply it to a specific focus on Queenslanders.

As our new full time Occupational Therapist, you will support people living with MS and other neurological conditions to get the best out of life.

Please click apply and submit your resume and your targeted cover letter. For further information on this opportunity, please contact Tom Crouch on **********@msqld.org.au.

For a copy of the full position description, please contact ***********@msqld.org.au    

Applications close: Monday 5th of February at 5pm

Note: Suitable applicants may be contacted prior to the close date 

If you have the above skills and experience and want to make a difference, we look forward to receiving your application.