About Northcott

We are a leading disability services provider in NSW and the ACT, providing services and support for people with disability 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.

In this role you will:

• Be committed to using a person-centred approach to deliver evidence based therapy to children, young people and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, intellectual and/or physical disability and other complex support needs
• Opportunity to increase hours to Full Time.
• Work with customers and families to identify strengths, skills and goals.
• Use appropriate assessment tools and methods to assess strengths and areas of development, in order to identify suitable intervention strategies
• Always work on "best practice" solutions for our customers
• Provide centre and community based therapies
• Proactively contribute to the ongoing development of professional knowledge and skills in Occupational Therapy
• Positively contribute to quality and business improvement

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
• Current AHPRA registration
• Experience delivering evidence based therapy to children and adults in a variety of settings  
• Sound knowledge of NDIS processes
• Good decision making and problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills – written, oral and listening
• Ability and commitment to work with a customer-centred approach
• Ability to work autonomously in a complex environment with multiple demands and tight timelines
• Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload and administrative responsibilities in an efficient and effective manner
• Understanding of the NDIS and experience working in a fee for service model
• Computer literate and familiar with using customer record systems
• Current First Aid Certificate (including CPR) or willing to obtain
• Police Check, less than 6 months old
• Current NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) or willing to obtain
• Must have a valid driver's licence and willingness to travel as required
• Successful completion of The NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You.

Culture & Benefits

• A friendly, supportive and collaborative team
• Career Development Opportunities
• Learning and development opportunities 
• Novated Lease Arrangement for vehicle
• Salary range $73,985 - $105,955 (inclusive of salary packaging) + Super + Relocation Contribution
• Multiple employee benefits, such as discounted gym & health fund membership, discounted motor vehicle services

For a confidential discussion about the role contact Danielle Coogan at danielle.coogan@northcott.com.au  

The closing date for this position is 27/08/2020

We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes or applications. 
Northcott is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited agency resumes or applications.

When applying internally, Northcott employees are required to notify their Manager and should be aware that their Manager may be asked to endorse their application.