Permanent, Full-time Opportunity in a Transdisciplinary RoleAs a Vision Australia employee, you are part of a team committed to supporting people who are blind or have low vision to live the life they choose and striving for their inclusion in all areas of society.
Our team of experts work together to tailor the right mix of services, strategies and products so their patients and clients can live life on their terms. From birth to senior years, Vision Australia is there to provide a lifetime of support.
About the opportunity Are you a passionate Paediatric Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful impact? Join our dynamic transdisciplinary team, where you'll be guided by experienced allied health professionals. Whether you're a new graduate eager to kickstart your career or an experienced OT looking for a fulfilling role, you'll support children of all ages, helping them enhance their quality of life and empowering them to live on their own terms.
In this role, you will: In consultation with clients and their families, plan, develop, deliver and evaluate individual or group specialised services in line with clients needs identified throughout the assessment process;Assess the client's capacity to independently participate in activities of daily living, including self-care skills, learning and education, and play and recreation;Provide both individual and group OT training/intervention programs to achieve maximum independence and participation in activities appropriate to the client's developmental level;Assess and train clients in the use of assistive devices and equipment to enhance access to developmentally appropriate activities.To be successful in this role you must hold a nationally recognised Qualification in Occupational Therapy (or be in your last year completing your degree and a current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). You will also have: Knowledge and skills in working with children and families;Experience in providing client support and OT services in person and/or through other communication mediums.Benefits of working at Vision Australia We offer our employees many benefits that help to support your growth personally and professionally. Some of the benefits we offer and provide are:
Use of company carWFH opportunitiesAdditional leave via our purchase leave and accrued day off schemesAnnual salary review to ensure your pay is in-line with the market ratesFlexibility to manage your own caseload and calendar that allows an individual approach to work-life balanceSupportive, motivating, and inspired work environmentRewards and recognition programs and Wellness programsContact If you have any questions about the role please contact the hiring manager, Priscilla Lange.
To apply If this sounds like a great fit for you then please complete our online application and submit your full resume.
Please note PDF documents are not accepted for accessibility reasons. If you require any support or considerations with the application process, please reach out to People and Culture or the above hiring manager. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive culture, and value diversity and all abilities. We highly encourage applications from candidates who are blind or have low vision and from those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
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