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Form of work• Caring, supportive and dynamic multi-disciplinary team environment
• Flexible working arrangements with some working from home hours
• Fleet vehicles for use
• Work laptop and phone provided
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave pro rata
• Professional Development Leave
• Generous salary packaging
• Regular clinical supervision
• Ongoing professional development provided
• Opportunity to upskill in specialist areas such as Pressure Care Managerment, Wheelchair prescription and Scooter Assessment, SWEP and GEAT AT prescription
• Opportunity to upskill in major, complex home modifications
• Classification Range: (Grade 1, Year 2-5)*
Who We Are and What We Stand For
Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. Our Vision is to provide exceptional health and community care. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others.
In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative. We are One Peninsula Health.
What You Will Be Doing
The Allied Health Outreach Team Grade 1Occupational Therapist assists eligible for services under the Home and Community Care Program for Younger People (HACC-PYP) and older people under the Commonwealth Home Support Program (CHSP) by providing comprehensive home assessment, and specialist recommendations regarding assistive equipment and home modifications; holistic client and carer support and education.
What You Need
We anticipate you will have:
Essential -
• Current registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia (via AHPRA).
• Current Driver’s Licence.
• A strong interest in working with clients in their home and/or community environment.
Desirable -
• Registered prescriber with SWEP (State Wide Equipment Program) and GEAT (Goods Equipment and Assistive Technology).
• Confidence in working with the Australian Building Standards and providing technical drawings.
• Experience with home visiting and environmental modification.
What Next
Apply NOW!
If you experience any issues signing in or registering, please feel welcome to contact us - the People Experience Team on (03) 9784 2***.
Additional Requirements
Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.
To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit:
https://www.peninsulahealth.org.au/careers/working-preparing-employment/
*Please refer to salary circular Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public
Sector)(Single Interest Employers) Enterprise
Agreement 2021 - 2026 for salary range.
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of the Peninsula Health immunisation policy.
Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time.
