Full-time parental-leave coverage position based on Darug Country in Penrith$86k - $103k + Super + Salary Packaging (Salary dependent on qualifications and experience)Flexible Friendly organisation, WFH options available!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.
About the role Our dedicated Occupational Therapists in Penrith 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 welcome applications from experienced OTs, recent graduates, and those passionate about contributing to the disability field!
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.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.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.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 Francesca on 0481 097 167 for a friendly, confidential discussion.
The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.
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