About Us

DLS Allied Health is a community-based, NDIS-registered Allied Health provider. We provide services to 1,000+ people across regional Victoria and New South Wales and are continuing to grow.

We provide Occupational Therapy and Speech Pathology to people in a range of different community settings. Combined, our team work with people of all ages and different backgrounds, but as individuals, we all have different scopes of practice such as paediatrics, mental health, home modifications and more. The majority of the people we help are NDIS participants, including those accessing services via the Early Childhood Approach.

Who are we looking for (Key Selection Criteria)?

We are looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team in Ballarat. The role is an ongoing position in a hybrid work environment (WFH + Community). The right person will:

Have 5+ years of experience as an Occupational Therapist (or 3+ years of NDIS-specific experience)

Want to work with people from all backgrounds with different goals and ambitions.

Be passionate about making a difference.

Love working in the community, delivering services to people in their homes, schools, workplaces, etc.

Responsibilities

Our Occupational Therapist's day-to-day responsibilities are split between:

Planning, delivering, and documenting therapy sessions.

Conducting assessments and writing reports, including Sensory Profiles, Functional Capacity Assessments, Assistive Technology, Home Modifications, and more.

Attending care team meetings, creating resources, and other activities to support the people you provide services to.

As a Team Leader, you will also:

Attend Occupational Therapy leadership and general leadership meetings monthly.

Supervise other Occupational Therapists.

Help organise Occupational Therapy meetings (this can range from creating an agenda to running a group training session - based on the needs of the team).

Work with the General Manager to help ensure we're connected to the local community and referral partners (this can include running events, attending networking opportunities, organising training for local businesses, and more).

You will also continue your professional development based on your areas of interest and areas where you would like to feel more confident. We provide our staff with 10 days of study/CPD leave and a budget of $2,500 each year to undertake professional development or learning experiences (based on a full-time position).

What Are We Offering?

Salary: $105,000 - $125,000 per year + super + leave loading (based on experience).

All positions are ongoing - no need to reapply every year to keep your role.

You will also receive:

Tools of the trade – a computer, phone, iPad, access to therapy resources, assessments, report writing templates, and more.

Access to fleet vehicles and reimbursement for personal travel at $0.99 per km where required.

Yearly CPD budget of $2500.

Flexible work schedules, including 8 or 9-day fortnights and other flexible options.

A hybrid work environment (WFH or our office, with appointments in the community).

5 weeks annual leave (1 more than the award).

2 weeks study/CPD leave.

2 weeks personal leave.

Required (Additional Key Selection Criteria)

Registered as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

A current Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening, and National Police Check.

A current Driver’s License and an operational vehicle.

Interested in finding out more?

Get in touch, and we can organise a meeting with our Lead Occupational Therapist, where you will have the opportunity to ask questions, see our day-to-day schedules, learn about how our team supports each other, and much more.

Please call or email Carly Dewar to discuss this position or to submit your application (cover letter + resume).

Carly Dewar – Lead Occupational Therapist

Phone: 0419 710 867

Email: [email protected]