Occupational Therapist
Job No:
103850
Location:
South West & Inner West Sydney
- Are you a qualified Occupational Therapist who is passionate about providing much-needed support to children and their families?
- Enjoy a host of benefits including extremely flexible working arrangements, career development and upskilling opportunities!
- Generous remuneration package up to $90,000 plus super and salary sacrifice opportunities!
About Koorana Child and Family Services
Established over 40 years ago, Koorana Child and Family Services Ltd is a community-owned non-profit organisation. They provide inclusive early education and intervention services for children's growth and needs. They are passionate about being able to give their clients the support and skills they need to ensure their children can happily and confidently learn, make friends and reach their full potential.
Their mission is to provide learning opportunities to all children and their families in a caring and supportive environment through the provision of early childhood education, intervention and family support in ways that acknowledge and respect all individuals.
Koorana values self-determination, access and equity, mutual respect, collaboration, and ethics & integrity. Our practice is driven by family centred principles, evidence-based best practice, fostering natural community inclusion, quality management, and the key worker model.
About the Opportunities
Koorana Child and Family Services have multiple opportunities for Occupational Therapists (OT) to join their team focusing on either South West Sydney or Inner West Sydney.
You will be responsible for providing support services to families who have a child enrolled in one of Koorana's services and who has additional needs that require occupational therapy services to address those specific needs.
More specifically, your duties may include (but will not be limited to):
- Implementing, planning and evaluating the allied health program in conjunction with other OT's;
- Participating in trans-disciplinary practice within the team;
- Consulting and/or referring to other professionals or agencies as appropriate;
- Maintaining a high degree of professional awareness in regard to current best practice and research in the field; and
- Efficiently managing a clinical caseload.
This is a mobile based role where you will be required to travel to your clients. This will usually take place in schools, recreational programs or in their homes.
About You
To be successful in this role, you must have previous experience working as an OT, in addition to tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration.
Experience in paediatrics and working with a paediatric caseload and a strong understanding of culturally diverse communities is essential.
Importantly, you will be a resilient individual with great interpersonal skills bringing energy and passion to deliver positive outcomes for clients in your care.
Please note: You must have a drivers licence and a comprehensively insured vehicle.
About the Benefits
This unique role would be a great opportunity for an individual who is passionate about improving the lives of children and their families.
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will receive an attractive salary up to $90,000 (negotiable on skills, experience and ability to work flexible hours) plus super and salary sacrifice/packaging options.
In addition to working within a dynamic and supportive team, there are also opportunities for career development and progression with quarterly seminars and internal and external training to further develop your skillset.
You will be able to enjoy a work/life balance with extremely flexible working arrangements - great for individuals with children or personal commitments!
To join an organisation that truly values their employees as well as being passionate about bettering the lives of children in our communities - Apply Now!