Why work for The Northcott Society?

• We are a friendly, supportive and collaborative team at Ipswich and the wider therapy teams across QLD/NSW/ACT.
• Base salary + salary packaging + super.
• 9 day fortnight or other flexible work options.
• 5 weeks annual leave each year.
• 14 weeks paid parental leave (in addition to Government paid leave).
• Laptop & iPhone all provided.
• Fleet vehicles for school, home and community visits. 
• Purpose built multi-disciplinary therapy centres.
• 10 days professional development leave each year + $1,000 external PD allowance per year.
• Clinical supervision program. 
• No late nights or weekends.
• Career growth opportunities - Discipline Lead, Clinical Educator, Team Lead.
• Dedicated administration support
• Supportive, collaborative leadership.

An experienced OT is preferred for this position, however we also welcome applications from new graduates. 

About us

The Northcott Society is a not-for-profit disability service provider that works with customers to realise their potential.

As one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit disability service organisations, we provide services from metropolitan and regional locations throughout QLD NSW and the ACT. We have more than 90 years of experience and expertise in the disability service industry.

A registered NDIS provider, we employ over 2000 staff and provide empowering, personalised services to over 13,500 people with disability, their families and carers each year.

Find out more about Occupational Therapy at Northcott here.

Here’s what some of the team have told us: 

• "I enjoy working in such a supportive team, and I like that we can do joint sessions because I learn so much from everyone else."
• "As a new Mum coming back from maternity leave, you were accommodating and flexible with hours."
• "I like the supervision here, my supervisor is supportive. I like the range of clients we see."
• "The team is extremely friendly and supportive and there is a great work-life balance."
• "We have a diverse caseload which is great."

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and professional registration with AHPRA.
• Experience and/or interest in delivering evidence based therapy to a paediatric caseload.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload and administrative responsibilities in an autonomous, efficient and effective manner.
• An understanding of the NDIS framework and working within a fee for service model is desired.
• Be able to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills – written, oral and listening.
• Be computer literate and familiar with using customer record systems.
• Hold a current First Aid & CPR Certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Must have a valid driver's licence and willingness to travel as required.
• Access to use of own vehicle, if pool car not available (KM reimbursement available).