Job Description:
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About Us:
At our organization, we provide high-quality services to older people, enabling them to experience wellbeing, choice, and independence.
We are a values-based organization committed to delivering exceptional community and residential services. For more information, please visit our website.
Why Choose Us?
• Make a Local Impact: Be a key part of supporting older adults in the Mildura community, providing essential home-based Occupational Therapy services.
• Independent Practice: This role offers the opportunity to work autonomously and flexibly, managing your own caseload while still being connected to a broader organisational support structure.
• Future Considerations: While primarily a home-based role, there may be future opportunities for involvement in centre-based services, potentially including dedicated consultation and treatment spaces as our services develop to meet community needs
• Enhance Your Career: Develop your skills and knowledge through regular one-to-one clinical supervision and support from the Clinical Lead of Occupational Therapy.
• Expand Your Expertise: We provide generous financial support for professional development, enabling you to expand your skills and knowledge in your chosen areas of interest.
Role Responsibilities:
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You will play a pivotal role in delivering essential services in the Mildura region. As a qualified Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible for providing focused home-based services for older clientele (65+) with a variety of health conditions, accessing services through their Home Care Package (HCP).
You will work autonomously, managing your own caseload, primarily in Mildura, with occasional outreach to Swan Hill, but will have access to regular one-to-one clinical supervision and support from the Clinical Lead of Occupational Therapy.
We also provide generous financial support for professional development, enabling you to expand your skills and knowledge in your chosen areas of interest.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
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• Recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current registration with AHPRA
• Experience working in the Community Aged Care sector with clients receiving services through their Home Care Package
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice working with a variety of health conditions in 65+ year old clientele
• The ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload independently
• Have full Australian working rights and are able to pass a national police clearance
• Have a valid driver's license and access to a car
• Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on professionalism and excellence
Benefits:
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• Above award hourly rates
• Salary packaging benefit
• Annual Leave loading
• Career pathways, education, and training opportunities
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program available 24/7 for our staff
• Enhanced Parental Leave options
• Not for profit, values-based organization
Others:
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
For more information, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@ourorganization.org.au. Please note the position and location.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.