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We’re on the lookout for a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our team! This is a great opportunity to join a group of passionate therapists with a supportive and fun culture. We’re a large, established organisation comfortable working within NDIS.
As a Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for supporting our customers in achieving a lifestyle of their choice by providing a contemporary therapy service that maximises their independence and participation.
This position is Permanent, Full Time based at our South Metro Hub.
In your role as an Occupational Therapist, you will:
- Be supported by our New Starter Program and a strong supervision framework tailored to your needs
- Bounce ideas off your multi-disciplinary team with years of combined knowledge to collaborate and get the best solutions for our customers
- Have a gradual caseload build-up over time and tailored as much as possible around your area of interest
- Have a combination of Hub and community visits for variety in your day. Use our pool vehicles or claim for mileage for community visiting;
- Regular team ‘huddles’ to support with day to day operations and individualised 1:1 Check Ins with your line manager to discuss your career goals.
- We can offer career pathways across the lifespan, such as clinical speciality areas Early Childhood Intervention, Assistive Technology and Positive Behaviour Support;
- Learn and develop further with our discipline specific round table meetings, work shadowing, external professional developmental and internal Masterclass event
- We have a few more perks too! Ability WA values your work/life balance including 3 wellness days per year and purchased leave, offering a variety of full and part time positions as well as flexible arrangements to suit you and your life. Plus you can also increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to a maximum of $18,550.
If you’re successful…
You will need to have the following requirements:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy;
- Current registration with AHPRA;
- National Police Clearance no older than 6 months, current Driver’s Licence, NDIS Workers Orientation Module, NDIS Worker Screening check and COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate.
To Apply
If you like what we’re about and think you’ll be a good fit, we’d love to meet you! Click apply to submit your application.
Questions?
About the position, contact Sarah-Jane Brummage, Therapy Services Operations Manager (South) on 1300 106 106.
About the application process, contact Guneet Kaur, Talent Acquisition Officer on 08 9267 8***
Applications close: 9 April 2024
Who is Ability WA and what makes us stand out?
We began in 1951 as a small group of parents who formed an organisation looking for an innovative way to access care and support for their children with Cerebral Palsy. Today, we are recognised as one of WA’s leading disability service providers. Our sector has changed a lot over the years, and we have too. What remains the same is our dedication to our customers and our staff.
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At Ability WA, we take pride in having a diverse workforce and celebrate the individuality of all people. We strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community, people of all ages and diverse culture and religious backgrounds.
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