Manning Support Services (MSS) is an award-winning community service organisation that has been operating on the NSW Mid North Coast for more than 40 years. MSS is a multi-service not-for-profit, with a mission to enhance the quality of people’s lives by providing services which enable them to live with dignity and respect.

MSS has an opportunity for a skilled and experienced Occupational Therapist to join the Clinical and Care team at MSS. The position can be part-time or full time. As an occupational therapist with MSS, you will be operating within the HCP/CHSP funding models (and soon to be Support at Home as of 1/11/25) to identify home modifications and provide functional assessments, aids and equipment assessments.

You will be working in a fast-paced, values-driven environment, aimed at assisting older people to remain living in their own homes. You will deliver exceptional services, empowering client choice and positively contributing to their health and well-being by encouraging ongoing active participation in the home and community.

Selection Criteria

Essential Qualifications and Requirements

Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, or an equivalent qualification and current AHPRA registration with 2 years minimum experience

Current NSW drivers’ licence (no L plates)

Minimum third-party property damage insured vehicle

Current First Aid Certificate and CPR

Experience in assisting people to make choices enabling them to reach their full health and well-being potential

An understanding of the needs of people from a diverse range of backgrounds

An understanding of safe work practices and proven experience in the use of appropriate manual handling techniques

Experience in reporting and assessments related to OT services

Willingness to work across MSS locations – Taree, Port Macquarie and the Great Lakes (fleet vehicle available for use)

Personal Attributes

A passion for working in the Aged Care sector

Excellent collaboration skills to work professionally and maintain positive working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

What do we offer?

Flexible working environment with a positive work culture

Work for an award-winning community organisation with career development opportunities

Salary packaging up to $15,899 p.a. as well as a meal and entertainment card up to $2,650 p.a.

Bonus leave (3 days p.a.; pro rata for part-time)

Option of Fitness Passport discounted gym and pool membership

How to Apply

All candidates must apply using the Seek online process.

Applications must include a current resume and a cover letter that addresses each of the selection criteria above.

Further Information

Please contact Jacky Van Wyk, Executive Manager - Clinical and Care Management if you have any questions about the role

Email: [email protected] Phone: (02) 6551 1800

For a full position description for this role please email [email protected]

We encourage and welcome applications from First Nations Australians, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.