About the Opportunity:

Northcott is looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our Toowoomba team on a full-time permanent role with a salary up to $113, 514.39 + super + salary packaging depending on experience.

As an Occupational Therapist you will:

• Provide timely, evidenced based, person-centred therapy services to children and adults with a disability within a multi-disciplinary team.
  Manage a paediatric and mixed caseload with complex and varied needs, working with customers of all ages, their families and carers 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.
  Be able to deliver therapy in a variety of environments, e.g. centre based, schools/preschools, group homes, homes and via telehealth.
• Contribute proactively to the ongoing development of professional knowledge and skills within the Occupational Therapy profession.
• Champion and promote the Northcott values; ‘innovative, respectful and brave’.

About Therapy Services:

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. Assessments and therapy are conducted in a family centred way to enable the customer to live as independently as possible at home, in education or work and in the community. Northcott Therapy provides timely and evidence based therapy and clinical support to people with a disability, their families and support networks by providing information, support, training and advice within a capacity building approach.

Position Description

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy with AHPRA registration.
• Knowledge of strengths-based practice, as well as family and person-centred approaches.
• Experience delivering evidence-based therapy to a paediatric, adolescent and/or adult 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.
  Demonstrate excellent communication skills – written, oral and listening.
• Blue Card & NDIS WS check
• Current Driver’s License with access to own vehicle (reimbursement for KM’s is available)
• Certified proof of Working Rights in Australia - Passport or Australian Birth Certificate.
• Completion of NDIS Worker Orientation Module

Why work for The Northcott Society?

• We have friendly and supportive teams locally and the wider therapy teams across NSW ACT & QLD.
• We have a family friendly hybrid model workplace with flexible hours for staff to manage your home and work lives effectively. Talk to us about your preferred hours and days of work.
• You will receive peer supervision and opportunity to attend regular therapy forums.
• 2 weeks paid Professional Development leave (pro rata).
• 5 weeks paid annual leave and additional paid parental leave (pro rata).
• Multiple employee benefits, such as discounted gym & health fund membership, discounted motor vehicle services and entertainment cards.
• Novated Lease Arrangement for vehicle if desired.
• Salary Packaging is available to help boost your take home pay (pay less tax!)

Before applying for a role at Northcott, we encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission to ensure our values and culture are a good fit for you: https://northcott.com.au/orthotics-and-custom-footwear/ 

Northcott offices will be closed for the Christmas break from 24/12/2024 and reopen on Tuesday 02/01/2025. We will be assessing applications from 02/01/2025 and welcome your application over this time. Northcott, thank you for your support and wish you a happy and healthy holiday season.