Occupational Therapist - School Readiness Program

Great People. Great Careers. Excellent Healthcare

DPV Health is a leading healthcare service provider in Melbourne’s northern growth corridor, delivering a wide variety of clinical, community health and wellbeing services. 

Our People are the foundation of DPV Health; they are what make our organisation thrive and the ones who create meaningful change in people's lives. Over 700 professionals support and deliver excellent health care to our community at DPV Health. We are always looking for passionate, driven, great people to join our team and make a lasting impact. That is why we foster a workplace culture that is as rewarding as it is inclusive. We are committed to supporting Our People to lead fulfilling lives, no matter who they are, or where they are from - or where they are going.

Our workplace culture is committed to DPV Health values and celebrates workforce diversity reinforcing the positive approach we have to the way people contribute, communicate, engage and interact.  Our People deserve to feel empowered and supported as they pursue their professional goals, learn new skills, and achieve meaningful milestones in their work. At DPV Health, we foster an environment that promotes greater growth, innovation, and collaboration, so you can feel elevated every day.

Our employee benefits, connect, recognise, and support Our People, acknowledging and valuing everyday contributions to the success and culture at DPV Health. We strive to ensure that Our People thrive at work and in all personal and professional pursuits. We invest in Our People, proudly offering a diverse range of opportunities including knowledge sharing, ongoing learning and development, leadership development, connectedness, and celebration; these are key pillars in our culture.

That’s the DPV Health Way. For a full list of our benefits and more on great careers at DPV Health, please see our website.

Greatness starts here

Are you looking for variety and flexibility in your work week? Are you wanting to make a real impact in the lives of young children, their families, and educators? An exciting opportunity awaits you in our Child, Youth & Family Team, sharing your knowledge and skills by building the capacity of educators and families.  Due to growth and expansion of the program we are looking to fill 3 new positions. Applications for both full and part-time employment will be considered.

A unique full or part time, maternity leave position, has opened up for an Occupational Therapist within our School Readiness Program. You will work as part of a large, well established, dynamic, and collaborative team. During your work week you will have the opportunity to:

• Provide kindergarten educators and families with access to quality allied health programs through the School Readiness Funding initiative to support children to get the most out of their early learning.
• Use a capacity building approach to enhance the existing skills and knowledge of educators and families to support the learning and development of all children in the kindergarten program.
• Embrace innovation and responsiveness.

Bring your great, everyday!

You will have experience working with young children and be passionate about sharing your knowledge and expertise to build the capacity of others.

Essential:

• A Bachelor or Masters of Occupational Therapy from a recognised university (or equivalent)
• Current full registration with the relevant body (AHPRA)
• A passion for supporting families and educators.
• The ability to form a good working relationship with your colleagues, families, and educators.
• The ability to develop collaborative partnerships with relevant stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Well-developed clinical skills in your discipline
• Training in Hanen (SPARK) considered favourably.
• Understanding of family centred practice and strengths-based approach

The fine print

• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check, International Police Check (if applicable).
• NDIS Worker Screening check (if applicable)
• Hold a valid WWCC.
• Full registration with relevant body (AHPRA)
• Full driver license as travel between sites required.
• Relevant working rights in Australia
• Full or Part time applications will be considered.

Our Talent Experience

If you are seeking a role in an excellent, innovative, and supportive team, in a progressive and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you. Applications will close on 25th April at 5.00pm. Interviews will be offered to suitable candidates as applications are received. Position may be offered prior to closing date.

We kindly request you include a covering letter, addressed to Louise Farren-Price, detailing your motivation for joining DPV Health and highlighting the qualities you bring to this position.

For further information, please contact Louise Farren-Price (Team Leader) on 0409 295 *** or ***************@dpvhealth.org.au. We will be actively reviewing applications as they are received, so please don’t delay. 

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DPV Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring we have an inclusive, diverse and safe workplace for our staff and clients. To us diversity means people of any age, family situation, cultural and linguistic background, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical sex characteristics, ability or disability, health, life experience, socio-economic situation, faith, spirituality and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.  We encourage all individuals to apply.  

To learn about the assistance we can offer during the recruitment process, your potential work environment, access features of a location, or if you require alternative formats to our process please contact ***************@dpvhealth.org.au

We will not be accepting applications from agencies for this position.