About Us:

At Uniting AgeWell, our focus is on supporting older people to experience a sense of wellbeing, choice and independence in their lives, to feel valued members of their community and to have easy access to the community or residential services they need to live the life they want. With a range of services in many locations in Victoria and Tasmania, our staff and volunteer staff are committed to high quality services and care.

Uniting AgeWell provide a workplace culture based on the BEST philosophy – Believe, Excel, Support and Trust – underpinned by our values of Kindness, Respect, Integrity, Innovation and Inclusion, and our customer service charter and promise that shape and inform all that we do. More information can be found on the Uniting AgeWell website - www.unitingagewell.org

Why choose Uniting AgeWell - Allied Health (West Melbourne Metro Region)?

• Be Part of Something New: Join our expanding services in the West Melbourne Metro Region and contribute to a fresh, innovative approach to Allied Health in Community Aged Care.
• Future-Focused Environment: This role offers the flexibility of remote work with the opportunity to collaborate and innovate in our brand-new, state-of-the-art Braybrook office space designed to foster collaboration and innovation.
• Driving Change: Be at the forefront of transforming Allied Health services in the community, with a focus on empowering clients and embracing new approaches.
• Easy access to public transport and on site parking.
• Above award hourly rates.
• Salary packaging benefit up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually.
• Annual Leave loading.
• Career pathways, education and training opportunities.
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff.
• Enhanced Parental Leave options.
• Location options - move within our Uniting AgeWell network (Victoria and Tasmania).
• Not for profit, values-based organisation.

About the role:

• Supportive workplace in a growing Allied Health team.
• Education and Professional Development Opportunities provided.
• Opportunity to shape and influence a new service model.

As a qualified Occupational Therapist, you will play a pivotal role in establishing our innovative service in the West Melbourne metro region. You'll be responsible for providing focused home-based services for older clientele (65+) with a variety of health conditions, accessing services through their Home Care Package (HCP).

Our service is built on a foundation of innovation, focusing on clients’ strengths, goal-directed interventions, and maximizing independence and autonomy. We aim to redefine how Allied Health is delivered in Community Aged Care. You will be part of a supportive team with regular team meetings, one-to-one clinical supervision, and support from the Clinical Lead of Occupational Therapy.

The ideal candidate will be a forward-thinker, customer-focused, reliable, adaptable, motivated, and committed to the provision of customer-centered care. You’ll have the capacity to work autonomously and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

About you:

You are passionate about creating positive change and excited to be part of a pioneering service. You are motivated to achieve exceptional outcomes and dedicated to empowering clients to live their best lives and interested in a full-time opportunity.

We are looking for individuals with:

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy.
• Current registration with AHPRA.
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice with a variety of health conditions in 65+ year old clientele.
• Experience working in the Community Aged Care sector, specifically with clients receiving services through their Home Care Package.
• Proven experience in conducting comprehensive home safety assessments and providing detailed home modification and equipment prescription recommendations.
• Full Australian working rights and the ability to pass a national police clearance.
• Ability to thrive in a team and also appreciate the one-to-one interactions.
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)

Essentials for working in Aged Care:

• A current Working With Children Check card / Vulnerable People card
• Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
• Australian working rights
• Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance

Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.

You can access the position description here: Occupational Therapist PD.pdf

For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected]. Please note the position and location.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!