Occupational Therapist - focus on children and young people

Veritas House is a vibrant not-for-profit community-based organisation with a specific focus on supporting vulnerable children, young people and their families in the Bathurst and Orange areas.

We are searching for an enthusiastic, flexible and highly motivated Occupational Therapist to join the Clinical and Consultation Services Team. This exciting new position is part of a growing multi-disciplinary team of psychologists, social workers and Occupational Therapists, working across the various programs of Veritas House to maximise positive outcomes for the children and young people who interact with our agency.  

We are a growing service and are able to consider applications for either full-time or part-time team members, in either our Bathurst or Orange office locations. 

Your tasks will depend on your qualifications, and include: 

• Providing assessments and interventions with children and young people, and their families.
• Delivery of Occupation Therapy interventions with clients of Veritas House in accordance with your level of experience and training
• Working collaboratively with families and carers in responding to the needs of children and young people in a trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate way
• Participation in the development and delivery of external fee-for-service work of Veritas House

Why work with us

As an organisation we value collaboration, authenticity, compassion and relationships and together, we work towards achieving a world where every person feels safe, secure and valued. We do work we’re proud of, but we offer more than just the chance to feel good:

• An attractive salary dependent on your qualifications and experience
• Flexible work hours (we will consider full-time and part-time hours)
• NFP salary packaging options up to $15,900 per year plus meals and entertainment benefits
• Opportunity to use novated leasing to purchase a car
• Additional leave once your probationary period is complete
• Discounted gym memberships
• Discounted health insurance
• Working for a passionate, locally based community organisation 
• Opportunity to develop your skills working within a trauma and developmentally informed team
• Individual and group supervision as well as other continuing professional development opportunities

Selection Criteria

The ideal candidate will bring:

1. Experience and commitment to supporting children, young people and families, with a trauma-informed approach.
2. Knowledge and skills in assessment and intervention relevant to children and young people with a history of developmental trauma
3. Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
4. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to work independently within a multi-disciplinary team.
6. Current Drivers Licence

All employment at Veritas House is subject to a clear Working with Children Check and a satisfactory Police check. You must also have appropriate working rights to apply for this role.

To apply:

Attach your resume, a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and a statement that outlines how you meet the essential requirements.

Any questions about the role can be addressed to **********@veritashouse.org.au

Applicants will be contacted as they apply. This job will close after all positions have been filled.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those with a CALD background are warmly encouraged to apply. 

We hire on merit alone and welcome the true, authentic and diverse person you are. We value a team as diverse as our community! Irrespective of your culture, ethnicity, race, gender identity, age, linguistic background, religion, disability or sexual orientation – we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to the Veritas House team, and celebrate diversity in everything that makes you, YOU!