Occupational Therapist

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Full time
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Job offered by: The Benevolent Society
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Full-time position based on Wonnarua Country in East Maitland $86k - $103k + Super + Salary Packaging (Salary dependent on qualifications and experience) Flexible Friendly organisation, Hybrid work arrangements! Our Organisation The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way. As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. About the role Our dedicated

Occupational Therapists

in

East Maitland

serve a diverse client base, spanning from children to adults with various physical and intellectual disabilities. We offer flexibility, providing care in clients' homes, community settings, or our office. Our mission involves conducting thorough

functional assessments , setting personalised goals, and

empowering

clients to achieve those milestones through therapy and personalised assistive technology recommendations. We welcome applications from

experienced OTs , recent

graduates , and those passionate about contributing to the

disability

field. Duties As an Occupational Therapist, you will: Collaborate with a range of clients, following a referral-based service model. Coordinate the delivery of occupational therapy services, including assessments, diagnoses, and treatments. Develop and implement client plans, ensuring effective monitoring and reviews. Conduct home and community visits as required. Liaise with medical and allied health professionals. Coach and advise team members and carers. Facilitate therapeutic groups and workshops. Attend meetings and maintain accurate documentation. Skills and Experience Currently registered with AHPRA. Passionate about supporting people with a disability to achieve their goals. Honest and who carry out their role with integrity and demonstrate genuine respect for all people regardless of their disability, culture, age, gender, or sexual orientation. Experienced in applying evidence-based practice frameworks to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate clinical supports. Effective time managers to ensure they can meet client goals and performance expectations. Current driver's license (pool cars provided). Apply today! If you have any questions, please contact Francesca on 0491 097 167 for a friendly, confidential discussion. The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with the local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.

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