
Senior Occupational Therapist - Paediatric
Noah's Inclusion Services
Posted 25 days ago
Senior Occupational Therapist - Paediatric
Illawarra or Shoalhaven
We are seeking an experienced occupational therapist to join our Illawarra or Shoalhaven teams at our Flinders or Nowra office. Opportunities are also available for both experienced and new graduate occupational therapists to join our teams in the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, and Eurobodalla.
About us:
Funded in 1981, Noah's Inclusion Services has been a not-for-profit community-based organisation that is an industry leader in disability and early childhood education. We provide therapy, education and support to over 2000 children with a disability or additional needs and their families each year across picturesque Shoalhaven Illawarra and Eurobodalla regions. We employ an outstanding team of dedicated and passionate staff, including Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologist, Physiotherapist, Psychologist, Teachers, Allied Health Assistants and Behaviour Support Practitioners.
Our multiple programs, including Aboriginal specific programs, are designed to meet the needs of our community. Our services are funded through a range of sources including Federal, State and Local Government Departments, NDIS, philanthropic funding and other organisations and peak bodies. If you are a positive problem-solver and team player who loves learning from others and working with children and families, Noah’s is the place for you.
We are proud to offer:
- Flexible work arrangements with full or part time positions available. We will work with you to make a position that fits your life.
- Attractive remuneration + superannuation.
- Annual leave loading of 17.5%.
- Access to tax-free salary packaging up to $15,900 pa and meal and entertainment allowance of up to $2,650 pa, including opportunities for Novated Lease for a new vehicle.
- Ability to work from home when appropriate.
- Opportunity to work on a range of programs.
- Gain valuable leadership experience and growth opportunities in this role.
- Regular supervision and mentoring with a senior therapist/Clinical Leader.
- Weekly opportunities to meet with your team to discuss client outcomes, develop resources and learn from other team members.
- Work with a multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary team.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development with individual annual PD budgets.
- Ability to access training utilizing the Rural Doctors Network (RDN) program.
- Access to a fantastic range of resources including a laptop and mobile phone.
- Administration team to support you in having time to do the clinical things you love.
- Work culture that is friendly, motivated, passionate, experienced and team focused and which provides a high degree of psychological safety.
- Access to Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities to provide feedback, which are valued and acted upon.
- Open door policy with senior management, team leaders and clinical leaders.
- Promotion of career advancement opportunities through emerging leaders training and mentoring.
- Access to work vehicles.
- Reimbursement for fuel costs when using own vehicle for work.
- Opportunity to work in a variety of environments, including client homes, education and community settings.
- Potential to relocate to the beautiful Shoalhaven, Illawarra or Eurobodalla regions and, if eligible, access the RDN for relocation funding.
About you
Our ideal candidate will have:
- A positive attitude and the desire to be a part of a dynamic team.
- The ability to provide an efficient and effective Speech Pathology service to children 0 – 18 years who live in the Shoalhaven, Illawarra or Eurobodalla regions.
- Services may include 1:1 intervention, group intervention, consultation or home programming for acquired or developmental delays and disorders as the position requires.
- A passion to provide children and families with evidence informed intervention programs in a flexible, fun, family centred approach.
- A solution focused mindset to work creatively with your clients, your team and relevant others.
- A commitment to evidence based practice principles and an understanding of best practice in early childhood intervention.
- An ability to work in a transdisciplinary and/or multidisciplinary team, using family-centred and strength-based approaches.
- Willingness to work in community settings, e.g. early learning centres, schools, and client homes, as well as on-site at Noah’s Inclusion Services locations.
- Strong caseload management skills, with the ability to apply high-level reasoning and independent professional judgment.
- Demonstrated understanding of children and families from CALD and Aboriginal communities within the perspective of health and wellbeing.
- Highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills including IT.
- Paediatric experience preferred.
Requirements:
- Applicants must have a recognised degree in Occupational Therapy eg Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) or Master of Occupational Therapy.
- Registered with AHPRA.
- A current cleared Working With Children Check.
- A cleared NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Current Drivers Licence.
- A reliable registered and insured vehicle.
At Noah's, we are dedicated to embracing diversity, fostering an inclusive culture and promoting equal opportunities for all. We warmly encourage applicants from individuals with diverse backgrounds and life experiences.
Further information:
Jodie Strange HR Manager
Ph: (02) 4423 5022 or Email: [email protected]
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