AddressA continuously growing organisation that takes pride in its teams’ professionalism and development.
Your new team is part of a long-standing and respected community organisation. They are focused on their staff and community, and their values reflect this.
They have an excellent team, are passionate about what they do, have fun along the way, and always remember that the client is at the centre of their work.
They have a skilled allied health team that works to support each other. They take pride in combining their knowledge and experience to provide the best possible service to their clients.
Your New Role:
A dynamic Occupational Therapist with a passion for community-based practice. Supporting aged and NDIS clients by providing excellence in service.
The role involves providing assessment and therapy services for clients with various diagnoses impacting participation in daily life. The work will include NDIS participants, TAC (transport accident commission) clients and Aged Care. There is plenty of variety and the opportunity to build your skills in areas you enjoy.
As an Occupational Therapist, you will work independently; however, you will be well supported by a team of experienced therapists;
You will work out of the clinic and provide services in the client’s home and community. If you love to be out and about providing services where it matters to the client, this is your opportunity.
Your Profile:
To succeed in this role, you want to work in a team environment and easily build rapport with your clients.
You need to be:
- Supportive of our inclusive and caring team culture;
- Tech-savvy (we can support you, but the ability to learn quickly would be good);
- Confident in clinical practice and clinical decision-making;
- Keen interest in learning new things and challenging traditional service delivery methods.
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy or equivalent tertiary qualifications;
- Occupational Therapists with, or with the ability to obtain, APHRA registration;
- Police Check or with the ability to obtain;
- Queensland Working with Children check or with the ability to obtain;
- NDIS Worker Screener or with the ability to obtain;
- Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate: up to date;
- Queensland Drivers licence or with the ability to obtain;
- Individual Professional Indemnity Insurance or with the ability to obtain.
- Clinical experience with children or adults in a range of models of service provision;
- Experience in a private practice or disability sector;
- Able to work independently on routine clinical tasks within the scope of practice for the profession and seek support when needed for more complex and high-risk clinical tasks.
Why join this organisation?
Assistance with visa and relocation costs can be negotiated with the right candidate;
- They have a $1000 sign-on bonus and a $1000 bonus at 18 months of employment;
- The generous remuneration above award package is based on the Social Community Homecare and Disability Services Award and based on skills and experience;
- Tax-effective salary packaging;
- $2,000.00 per year individual professional development allowance;
- Qualifying under the award for Portable Long Service leave;
- Own computer and phone;
- Subsidised accommodation can be provided to the right candidate;
- Access to the fleet cars for home visits;
- Loads of parking and modern rooms;
- Enjoy a well-resourced clinic;
- Hours are flexible and can be negotiated with the successful applicant;
- Be provided with experienced supervision as required;
- A Practice Manager will support you;
- Support in finding employment for your partner;
- Salary packaging benefits access to up to $ 30 000 per annum.
- They want to know your values, what makes work fulfilling and meaningful for you and the career pathways you want for yourself;
- They know that you didn’t become an Occupational Therapist to push paper! They have systems and processes to reduce the administrative burden on you. They also use technology effectively to reduce the demands on you;
- Workplace Wellbeing Model – the organisation operates to a Workplace Wellbeing model that aims to reduce the risk of burnout and ensure the team enjoys well-being in the workplace;
- Regular professional support and mentoring provided;
- Regular Lunch and Learns;
- Manageable caseload and planning time/administration time included in the position;
- Supportive interdisciplinary team;
- Professional development encouraged and supported;
- Rewarding and meaningful role.
Why live in the South Burnett (Kingaroy)?
Property affordability – median house price is $370 000;
Central location – two hours to Brisbane, Noosa and Toowoomba;
Immediate Area Amenities include standard regional healthcare, education and lifestyle needs
Several wine farms are located in or very close to the town;
Extensive facilities and recreation and community sports
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Learn more about https://www.southburnett.qld.gov.au/
How to Apply:
If this sounds like you, click “Apply Now” and provide us with your resume and a cover letter describing your ideal role. All unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. MS Word is our preferred format for resumes. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Additional information
- Visa and relocation support for the right candidate
- Subsidised accommodation can be provided to the right candidate
- Salary packaging benefits access up to $ 30 000 per annum
