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Form of workABOUT THE ROLE
WeSupportU’s Senior Occupational Therapist provides high quality,person-centred therapy services to children, young people and adults livingwith disability in Bayside Peninsula Melbourne. The Senior OccupationalTherapist sits within an experienced team of health professionals includingspeech pathologists, exercise physiologists, therapy assistants and counsellors. Within the role is the opportunity to havean ongoing relationship with your clients and the reward of seeing theirsituations improve as well as fostering and supporting the development of OccupationalTherapists and students.
Full-time or Part-time considered.
Attendance at the office (Cheltenham and/or Frankston locations) is required however there are options to work a hybrid model for the administrative components of the role.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE YOU WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
● Tertiaryqualifications in Occupational Therapy and associated registration with AHPRA
● Aminimum three years of experience in Occupational Therapy
● An ability to effectively support,mentor and lead fellow Occupational Therapists
● Preparedness to work outside normal workinghours when required
● Genuineinterest and passion for working with people with a disability
● A working knowledge of the NDIS, andexperience in working with participants to achieve their goals in linewith their NDIS plan
● Ability tomanage a caseload and complete timely case notes
● Acommitment to evidence-based assessment and intervention approaches
● Theability to manage challenging situations
● Willingnessto undertake ongoing training relevant to the position
● Effectivecollaboration and multidisciplinary team membership to support interventions
● Computer literacy in Word, Excel, clientdatabases and the Internet
● Ownvehicle and current driver’s licence
● Ability and willingness to travel within the Greater Metropolitan area
Other relevant Information
- The incumbent must hold work rights to hold a permanent full-time position in Australia
- A current Victorian drivers’ licence, own vehicle and willingness to travel throughout greater Melbourne is required
- This role requires satisfactory pre-employment compliance evidence including Working with Children Check, Police Check, NDIS Worker Screening and evidence of Covid 19 vaccination
- The incumbent is required to participate in the annual Goals and Performance Review program
Benefits
- Remuneration under the Health Professionals & Support Services Award, Health Professional Employee (HPE) Award, Level 4. Pay point is dependent on qualifications and industry experience.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Access to regular clinical supervision and professional development
- Progression from one pay point to the next within a level, if the employee has demonstrated competency and satisfactory performance over 12 months
- Opportunity to work from home for report writing
- Full time, Part Time, and Casual opportunities available
- Support from other NDIS services as provided by WeSupportU
ABOUT US
WeSupportU is a registered National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Service Provider established in 2018, servicing Bayside and Peninsula Melbourne. From a few dedicated local health workers believing they could do the NDIS differently, WeSupportU now employs more than 50 multi-disciplinary team members. WeSupportU is dedicated to the social inclusion of young people, adults and families living with disability.
At WeSupportU, we provide high impact, evidence-based interventions in a coordinated and flexible approach that values the voice of all our participants. WeSupportU is committed to the elimination of restrictive practice and works to enhance agency and self-determination for NDIS participants.
WeSupportU Policy and Procedures
All WeSupportU employees are expected to be familiar with and adhere to WeSupportU Policies and Procedures and be screened through the NDIS worker Screening Check.
WeSupportU is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This applies to all employment practices within our organisation, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits and training. WeSupportU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
For any queries or to receive a copy of the position description, please contact Sophie De'Ath Manager People and Practice on 0414 960 *** or *******@wesupportu.com.au
Summary of role requirements:
- Flexible hours available
- More than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this role
- Work visa can be provided for this role
- Expected start date for role: 09 February 2024
