AddressAt AEIOU Foundation for Children with Autism, we have a simple yet sincere goal: to provide early intervention that enables children with autism to live their best lives. It’s how we do it that sets us apart from everybody else. A profit-for-purpose organisation, established in 2005, our family-centred program meets the Guidelines for Good Practice and supports children with autism to develop essential life skills, independence, and confidence.
The Position:
- Full or part-time permanent position based in our Canberra (Garran) Centre
- Support children with autism aged 2 - 6 years to develop self-care skills, play and social skills and school readiness preparation
- Join a transdisciplinary team of peers in Behaviour Therapy, Speech Pathology and Early Education
- Work with our wonderful children and utilise your skills as an Occupational Therapist with the principles of Behaviour Analysis (which we help you develop)
- Create and implement early intervention programs that assist our children to enhance their independence and quality of life.
- You are a passionate Occupational Therapist seeking a purposeful and meaningful vocation to make a significant difference in the lives of children with autism.
- You are equipped with a tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, or are about to graduate.
- You have current AHPRA registration, or able to obtain
- Have your COVID-19 Vaccination certificate (double-dosed) or able to obtain before commencement (or have an approved exemption)
- Have a Positive Working with Vulnerable People Check (or able to obtain before commencement)
- NDIS Worker Screening Check required if your WWVP check was applied for or renewed post 1 February 2021
What we do for you:
- Competitive above award wages - base salary range from $92K to $125K plus super (salary is negotiated based on qualifications and experience)
- Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per year which increases your take home pay
- Four-week intensive induction program and ongoing supervision with a senior therapist
- Paid Parental Leave
- 5 weeks annual leave, plus the option to purchase an additional week
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and immediate family
- Regular paid professional development days
- Values-based quarterly recognition awards
Apply for this position today by attaching a brief cover letter and a resume. We encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible.
