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 4,700 staff and 600 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?

• 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 Allied Health space and dedicated office areas. • Driving Change: Be at the forefront of transforming Allied Health services in the community, with a focus on empowering clients and embracing new approaches.

Excellent Benefits:

• Easy to access with public transport and free on/off 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:

Join a supportive and growing Allied Health team where you'll have opportunities to contribute and develop your skills. As a qualified Occupational Therapist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering essential home-based services for older clientele (65+) in the West Melbourne metro region. You will be responsible for providing focused home-based services for clients receiving services through a range of funding streams with potential future opportunities for involvement in centre-based services. Our service is built on a foundation of innovation, focusing on clients’ strengths, goal-directed interventions, and maximizing independence and autonomy.

About you:

You are a passionate and motivated Occupational Therapist with excellent clinical skills, committed to continuous learning and delivering best practice. You want to make a difference in the lives of older adults by enhancing their self-esteem, empowering them to make choices, and achieving exceptional outcomes. You are interested in a full-time opportunity or working 3 or 4 days per week.

We are looking for individuals with:

• Recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current registration with AHPRA
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice working with a variety of health conditions in 65+ year old clientele
• Experience working in the Community Aged Care sector with clients receiving services through their Home Care Package
• Experience completing Home safety assessments and Home modification/equipment recommendations (Desirable)
• Have full Australian working rights and are able to pass a national police clearance
• Thrive in a team and also appreciate the one to one interactions
• Have a valid driver's license and access to a car
• 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
• 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!