Salary: $95,151.00 - $105,987.00
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Location: Hobart, Southern Tasmania TAS
Job Category: Community Services and Development,Healthcare & Medical
A little about us:
We have a long and proud history of providing services for people with disabilities across Western Australia and Tasmania. Together, our team of nearly 200 staff and over 500 volunteers support our growing group of diverse services. This opens up a world of possibilities for our clients – and also opens up a host of career opportunities for you!
Our growing services Group include:
VisAbility - our specialised service supporting people with blindness or vision impairment.
Guide Dogs WA and Guide Dogs Tasmania – our iconic service raising and training life changing assistance dogs.
Kites Children’s Therapy – our early intervention support, advice and solutions service transforming the lives of children and their families living with disability or developmental challenges.
Job Description
Join our therapy team and play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred therapy services that upholds best practices and empowers individuals through tailored support.
Key responsibilities:
The role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred therapy services by:
- Conducting clinical assessments, developing, implementing, and evaluating individual service plans, including recommending assistive technology.
- Ensuring services meet best practices, policies, and contractual requirements.
- Staying updated on evidence-based practices and new technologies.
- Maintaining accurate records within the Client Management System.
- Reporting service-related issues to the Program Manager.
- Engaging with process improvement initiatives.
- Supporting the OT profession through mentoring, training, and stakeholder education.
- Performing additional duties as needed.
Desired Skills and Experience
Essential:
- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration.
- Experience in functional assessments, person-centred interventions, and case management.
- Ability to work within teams, liaise with stakeholders, and write clear, concise reports.
- Confidence in making client-related recommendations independently.
- Strong case load management, ability to meet service objectives, and an innovative approach to care.
- Understanding of disability, aged care, and relevant legislation, policies, and standards.
- Valid police checks, NDIS Working with Vulnerable People Check, and ability to travel for client appointments.
- Prior work with adults with disabilities, vision impairment, or acquired brain injury.
Desirable:
- Prior work in disability and/or health sectors.
- Understanding of NDIS and My Aged Care funding models.
Salary Range: $ 95,151- $105,987 depending on experience
Benefits:
In return, you will be rewarded with:
- Up to 3 days of paid leave during the Christmas and New Year holidays!
- NFP salary packaging options – use some of your salary for everyday expenses before income tax; meaning you can increase your take-home pay!
- Option to purchase additional leave
- 17.5% annual leave loading, where applicable
- Ongoing professional development and training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Visa Sponsorship considered
- Contribution towards relocation expenses
