Occupational Therapist and Senior Occupational TherapistSkip to contentOccupational Therapist and Senior Occupational TherapistPhysiotherapy, OT & Rehabilitation (Healthcare & Medical)Full timeAdd expected salary to your profile for insightsFar North is the largest registered NDIS provider based in the iconic Kimberley and we continue to grow! We are a dynamic not-for-profit organisation that is founded, based and operating in the stunning Kimberley with therapy teams based in Broome and Kununurra.Our mission is to provide high quality, culturally sensitive therapy intervention to individuals throughout the wide Kimberley region. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committedSenior Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapistwho shares our values to join our team inKununurra and Broome. Our aim is to be culturally aware and assist in building the capacity of the person, their families, their community and/or their support teams to develop the strengths of each individual to promote engagement within their community.Living in the Kimberley RegionThe Kimberley region offers one of the most diverse and breath taking landscapes in the world. Hiking and swimming in waterholes in your time off - you'll never run out of places to explore and adventures to go on.The RoleWork within a transdisciplinary team of passionate therapists in Kununurra and throughout The Kimberley. We provide therapy in our well-equipped facilities but mainly visit our participants in their own homes or in the community. Furthermore, we provide therapy services in very remote areas and communities. Therefore we offer professional 4WD courses to make sure you have the best experience reaching your clients in our company cars on dirt roads or through river crossings. We also charter small private aircrafts to get you to some of the most remote and pristine communities that Australia has to offer. You will have the opportunity to work with children and adults who are culturally and linguistically diverse and have a wide range of disabilities.Positions available:2x Occupational Therapist (Broome)Essential skills, experience & qualifications• Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy• Current AHPRARegistration (Full registration)• Excellent interpersonal manner and cross-cultural skills for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people• Willingness to learn and grow• Well-developed oral and written communication skills• Willing to obtain NDIS Worker's Clearance• Current (WA)Australian Driver's License• Current Working with Children's Check (or willing to obtain)• Current First Aid Certificate including CPR• Vaccinated for Covid19 (Recommended 3 vaccinations)Benefits• Relocation allowance(within WA up to $2000 / up to $3500 depending on which state you are relocating from)• Housing allowance and assistance to secure accommodation ($2 per hour on top of Salary).• 20% Above Award salary•Work mobile phone and IT Resources provided.•Uniforms provided.•Travel Allowance• Salary sacrificing-meaning you can pay less tax and increase your take home pay• Generous professional development allowance and supportive supervision structure• Use of company pool car for work purposes as well as mobile phone and laptop• Supportive transdisciplinary therapy team environment that values you and supports your development• Travel opportunities to some of the most pristine areas of AustraliaONLY APPLICANTS CURRENTLY BASED IN AUSTRALIA WILL BE CONSIDERED.If you enjoy finding meaningful and functional approaches to therapy input and are keen for the unique Kimberley life then we would like you on our team. Come grow with us and live and work in one of Australia's most unique/sought-after tourist destinations!How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as an occupational therapist? Do you have experience working with children? Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)? Which of the following First Aid accreditations do you currently hold? Do you have experience working in the not-for-profit sector?To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.What can I earn as an Occupational Therapist
#J-18808-Ljbffr