• Fixed term part time role, 4 days a week based in Hurstville
• $70,200 - $90,700 + super + packaging depending on experience
• Join a leading disability service provider and make a difference in your community!

About Northcott

We are a leading disability service provider in NSW and the ACT, providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families and carers.

Northcott Therapy provides support to children, young people and adults with a range of disabilities including intellectual disability, physical disability, autism and global developmental delay.

About the role

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our vibrant team based in Hurstville.

Reporting to the Service Manager you will exude confidence and determination in providing timely, evidence based and person-centred therapy services to children and adults with a disability within a multidisciplinary team.

What you will be doing:

• Provide Occupational Therapy services to children, young people, and adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual, physical disabilities and other complex needs (under supervision as required).
• Work with the customers and families to identify customer’s strengths, skills and goals.
• Identify barriers that may restrict the customer’s physical, emotional, cognitive and/or social development, well-being or participation.
• Use appropriate assessment tools and methods to assess strengths, skills and areas of development in collaboration with the customer
• Analyse and interpret assessment findings and customers priorities to develop appropriate interventions in collaboration with other team members
• Provide centre-based and community-based Occupational Therapy interventions addressing the customer’s needs. These may be delivered on and individual, group or consultative basis
• Provide ongoing evaluation of interventions and customer priorities and adapt intervention accordingly.

Full list of responsibilities can be found on the position description below

What we are looking for

• Genuine interest and commitment to working with people with a disability
• Previous NDIS related experience is desirable
• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with AHPRA
• Demonstrated ability to manage a case-load in an efficient and effective manner
• Advanced understanding of relevant assessment and interventions
• Current drivers license and willingness to drive
• NSW Working with Children Check
• Police Check less than 6 months old or willingness to obtain

                                                                                                                    What you get in return?

• Salary packaging is available to all staff; this can increase your take home pay.
• We are a renowned disability service provider in NSW and the ACT, with more than 85 years of experience and expertise in the disability service industry
• A family friendly workplace is offered and support provided for staff to manage their home and work lives effectively.
• We provide ongoing support for Professional Development, peer to peer support, formalised supervision, and attendance at regular therapy forums.
• Develop your skills – extend yourself and excel in your chosen field. We provide learning & career opportunities

For a confidential discussion about this position please contact Danielle Coogan, Service Manager; on 0400 558 367

Applications for this position close May 18th 2019