Occupational Therapists (Grades 2 & 3)

Pinarc Disability Support 
Pinarc offers a unique opportunity where your skills can make a very real difference to the lives of people with disability. We have been operating for over 20 years, providing high-quality services to people with disabilities and their families. We provide support to over 1,000 Victorians with disability.  

Why is Pinarc such a great place to work? 
Our customers: 

• We are committed to putting customers at the centre of everything we do
• We are passionate about building the capacity of the customers we work with
• We offer therapy services from birth to 65+, giving therapists the ability to choose the age range that they are passionate about working with. This allows Pinarc staff to identify their desired area/s of practice whilst also having the opportunity to expand their range with ongoing support from our wonderfully supportive senior clinicians

Support and supervision: 

• Cohesive and supportive multidisciplinary team- learn from our team of speech pathologists, Occupational Therapists, physiotherapists, educational advisors, preschool field officers, kindergarten inclusion support coordinators and allied health assistants.
• Ongoing support, supervision and opportunities for professional development.
• Tailored & rewarding caseload with direct support from senior clinicians with decades of experience across a broad range of areas.
• Opportunities and support to develop skills to be part of our unique clinics including in feeding clinic, baby clinic, AAC clinic, and to pursue new and innovative ways of practice.
• Regular discipline-specific meetings to extend your professional learning and networking in a supportive environment.
• 4 full-day in house professional development days with the whole team throughout the year in addition to 5 days to access external professional development.
• Generous orientation support period.
  • No billable targets for your initial two months to allow you to meet the team, shadow other therapists, settle into the culture of Pinarc and learn new processes while building your caseload.
  • Billable target of 65% or 5 hours per full day- bonuses offered if achieving over target.

Career progression: 

• We are excited to provide continuous improvement and career advancement opportunities.
• Opportunity to apply internally for career progression with an established career progression pathway.
• Opportunity to supervise staff and students and participate in program development. 

Culture: 

• We prioritise a wonderful team culture and friendly environment. We celebrate each other's wins and encourage innovative ideas.
• We prioritise self-care and balance between work and home.
• Have the flexibility to suit your work-life balance within a family-friendly working environment.

More perks: 

• Access to company fleet and mileage reimbursement
• Generous and flexible salary packaging opportunities (including novated vehicle leasing), offering $18,550k additional tax-free
  • Up to $15,900 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent, or other everyday living expenses
  • Up to$2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire 
• Option to purchase up to 4 weeks additional annual leave
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program & Free access to Headspace App 
• Relocation assistance
• Generous paid parental leave
• Paid indemnity insurance
• Access to Flare Discounts- to department stores, food, entertainment

About the role: 
You will be responsible for providing evidence-based clinical services under the mentoring and guidance of highly trained and experienced Senior Clinicians and make a real difference in the lives of children and/or adults with developmental delay and/or disability.  

New Graduates welcome, $10,000 bursary opportunity for those currently studying visit our website www.pinarc.org.au/bursary-opportunity/

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 
This role will be responsible for day-to-day clinical services within the Therapy, Education and Support Services team; 

• Clinical service delivery under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
• Engage in and lead clinical work that is guided by evidence based practice
• Develop and communicate ideas for innovation and improvement
• Recognise and support cultural, spiritual and neurodiversity of customers
• Ensure clear customer documentation
• Work collaboratively, with enthusiasm, recognising contributions from all members of the team
• Actively participate in staff supervision process
• For those with experience, opportunity to support other staff
• Participate in student placements
• Be solution focused, honest and responsive to new directions and program requirements

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor degree
• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Safety Screening including WWCC, NDIS Worker Screening Check

If you would like to learn more about this role, we would love to hear from you!
  
Salary: $88,700 - $122,000 (including super and annual leave loading) + Generous Salary Packaging ($18,550) + bonus opportunities + professional development time and budget + generous paid parental leave 
 
Interviews will be scheduled as successful applications are received  
Award: As per Pinarc Certified Agreement 
 

How to Apply: 
Please apply via our website www.pinarc.org.au/current-vacancies  select the position and apply.  A copy of the position description can be found at www.pinarc.org.au/position-descriptions/ 
 
For further details or a confidential chat please contact Elin McPadden, Manager Therapy, Education and Support on M:0427 923 *** or Sarah with the People & Culture team at Pinarc on *******@pinarc.org.au

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We actively promote the safety of children.