Occupational Therapist

• Contractor opportunity until 30/06/2023
• 30.4 hours per fortnight, Immediate start
• $60 - $75 per hour as a Contractor to Launch Housing, ABN Required
• Flexible working hours and the opportunity to organise your own timetable
• New graduates welcome to apply!

Why this role matters

Make a difference in the lives of those experiencing homelessness by increasing access to services, assisting independent living & helping individuals gain, and maintain, meaningful employment

Flexible working hours and the opportunity to organise your own timetable, this contractor role would suit someone who values work autonomy with a passion for working with disadvantaged Melbournians.

The Occupational Therapist will be based at Launch Housing Southbank and will be working within a multi-disciplinary team including 2 nurses, an AoD team, Operations team and a Case Management team. The focus of the Occupational Therapist is outlined below:

• Improving pathways for Launch Housing Southbank clients to access other external service providers/partners
• Assess and assist with independent living skills
• Enabling more timely access to a greater range of services for residents of Launch Housing Southbank
• Advocate on behalf of clients with other agencies to ensure access and delivery of effective services
• Provide specific OT services and programs, including comprehensive client assessments
• Increase Launch Housing's ability to support clients to achieve and maintain stable housing by actively improving pathways for clients to access the support services they require
• Provide outreach support by assessing properties for clients moving into more permanent housing if required
• Involve clients and carers in developing case plans

For further information on the role please refer to the position description.

Why work with Launch Housing teams

Launch Housing is an independent Melbourne based community organisation passionately committed to ending homelessness. From providing high quality housing to an innovative range of support, education and employment services, we bring solutions to homelessness under one roof for thousands at risk of, or experiencing the crisis and trauma of homelessness. With over 400 staff working across 14 locations in metropolitan Melbourne, we combine direct action with advocacy, research and innovation to drive widespread change.

Who we're looking for

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:

• A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Must have registration with APHRA
• All relevant insurances and ABN required to practice as a Contractor

How to apply

To obtain a full position description and to apply for this opportunity, please follow the 'How to Apply' instructions. If you would like additional information regarding this role, please contact Andrew Koehrer - 0402 693 718.

Please note there is no closing date for this role and shortlisting will occur on a rolling basis, so please don't delay in submitting your application.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know at careers@launchhousing.org.au

All applicants must have the right to work in Australia and will be required to complete a Working with Children Check and Police check and provide evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination or a valid Covid-19 Vaccination Exemption certificate.

Launch Housing is committed to child safety and is an Equal Opportunity employer and supports accessible working arrangements for all. We welcome and encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds including people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse people, young people, older people, women, and LGBTQI+. We acknowledge Lived Experience as a unique expertise, and encourage people with a Lived Experience of Homelessness to apply.