South West Aboriginal Medical Services (SWAMS) is a Not-for-Profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation. Founded on the principles of self-determination, empowerment, and freedom of choice, SWAMS is dedicated to ensuring everyone has the right to the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. Our mission is to deliver best-practice and culturally appropriate holistic health services to the Indigenous population of the South-West region of Western Australia.
We are currently looking for an Occupational Therapist in Bunbury.
The Allied Health team currently consists of a Coordinator, Social Worker, Physiotherapist, Nurse and Occupational Therapist. SWAMS is a family friendly organisation therefore we are open to looking at part time or full time options. Please let us know what works for you and your family.
Working at SWAMs is a unique opportunity that really is different to working at other organisations. We are very community based therefore you won't be stuck in clinical rooms all day. Get out and about meeting new people and hearing their stories.
Here is a chance to hear directly from one of your new colleagues:
What I have really enjoyed about SWAMS compared to other employers is the autonomy around creating my own schedule, which allows me to manage seeing my clients and completing my admin duties, whilst also giving me the flexibility to explore other projects – Physiotherapist
About the role of Occupational Therapist
The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for supporting clients to improve their independence, achieve physical and social goals, and enjoy quality of life within the community. You will conduct appropriate assessments as per the client's needs and help them engage in activities they find meaningful, like self-care and leisure. By working independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary team across multiple services, you will enhance your clinical skills while developing long lasting professional relationships.
Duties include:
* Establishing meaningful relationships and provide culturally responsive assessments and interventions for clients with a varied range of clinical needs.
* Liaising with service providers and community agencies to ensure seamless continuum of care across settings that meets the needs of clients and carers.
* Creating tailored treatment plans that align with client's personal goals and capabilities.
* Apply therapeutic interventions based on the latest evidence to address functional limitations and promote independence.
* Provide residents, families, and caregivers with education and strategies to maximize independence and ensure safety.
* Taking a role in continuous quality improvements in the delivery of client services.
What you bring
Along with having an understanding of working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, your experience and qualifications will include:
* Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy; with registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
* Proven clinical skills and experience in the provision of occupational therapy services.
* Demonstrated experience with evidence-based practice
* High level of written, interpersonal and communication skills
Although beneficial, Aboriginality is not an essential requirement for this role. We do, however, encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Why SWAMS?
Along with working with passionate people and being able to feel like you have contributed to something every day, SWAMS offers the following:
* $100,000 to $115,000 plus super dependent on experience
* Use of SWAMS vehicle
* 17.5% leave loading
* Up to $18,550 salary packaging options and novated leasing options
* Discounted gym memberships
* Uniforms supplied
* Generous leave allowances
* Professional development opportunities
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To Apply
At SWAMS, child safety is our highest priority. We are committed to the wellbeing of all children and young people, with zero tolerance for abuse. All team members have a legal and moral duty to ensure a safe environment and are required to undergo a National Police Clearance. Roles involving direct contact with children also require a valid WA Working with Children Check as part of our pre-employment screening.
In addition to this all applicants require satisfactory completion of a Drug and Alcohol test. Unsatisfactory pre-employment checks will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.
To apply for this role please follow the online application process of this platform or email your application through to: . We also welcome you to drop your resume to our office at 30 Wellington Street, Bunbury.