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JOB DESCRIPTION
Part-time position based on Wiradjuri Country in Albury, NSW.
Up to $103k pro rata + Super + Salary Packaging + meals & entertainment card (Salary dependent on qualifications and experience)
New graduates: launch your career here!
Our Organisation
The Benevolent Society's vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life.
For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability.
We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.
As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia.
We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the role
Our dedicated Occupational Therapists in Albury
serve a diverse client base, spanning from children to adults with various physical and intellectual disabilities.
We offer flexibility, providing care in clients' homes, community settings, or our office.
Our mission involves conducting thorough functional assessments , setting personalised goals, and empowering
clients to achieve those milestones through therapy and personalised assistive technology recommendations.
We extend our services to clients across the Albury region , making a difference in their lives.
Looking to sink your teeth into the world of disability?
We provide our new graduates
with a wide network of supports including communities of practice
(regular monthly meetings with a wide range of Allied Health Professionals from all over NSW and SA!
), regular clinical supervision
(fortnightly) and personal development
meetings with your supportive Team Leader!
Duties
As an Occupational Therapist, you will: Collaborate with a range of clients, following a referral-based service model.
Coordinate the delivery of occupational therapy services, including assessments, diagnoses, and treatments (New Graduates are supported through this ).
Develop and implement client plans, ensuring effective monitoring and reviews.
Conduct home and community visits as required.
Liaise with medical and allied health professionals.
Coach and advise team members and carers.
Facilitate therapeutic groups and workshops.
Attend meetings and maintain accurate documentation.
We support people to live their best life.
That includes you, our employee.
A 'best life' is unique to everyone and can change as life changes.
Here are a few things you might be interested in: Salary Benefits -
You can package up to $15,900 pa of you pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses and benefit from a $2,650 meals and entertainment card + discount program before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay !
Motor Vehicle Packaging Options –
to suit your lifestyle.
Work/Life Balance -
Flexible work arrangements including part time hours, hybrid home/office work arrangements, 1 accrued day off a month for full time employees.
Recognition and Reward –
Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
Wellness - Fitness passport + Employee Assistance Program + opportunity to purchase additional leave.
Professional development –
monthly Communities of Practice- share experiences with your peers and find positive solutions + leadership training opportunities & regular clinical supervision to support growth and professional development.
Diverse range of clients
from children to adults, through our range of disability programs funded by the NDIS, state education departments and other government programs.
Multi-disciplinary team
of OTs, Speech Pathologists, Behaviour Support Practitioners, Psychologists and Support Coordinators to deliver outcomes for clients.
Our Reconciliation Commitment
– Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled of up to 10 days of leave for ceremonial purposes, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups , the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.
Skills and Experience
Currently registered with AHPRA.
Passionate about supporting people with a disability to achieve their goals.
Honest and who carry out their role with integrity and demonstrate genuine respect for all people regardless of their disability, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation.
Experienced in applying evidence-based practice frameworks to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate clinical supports (New Graduates are supported through this ).
Effective time managers to ensure they can meet client goals and performance expectations.
Current driver's license (pool cars provided).
If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you.
The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of the First Nations people, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply.
We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.
Apply today!
If you have any questions, please contact Nick on 0481 468 767 or Amy on 0468 576 682 for a friendly, confidential discussion.
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