Why work with us?
* Regular supervision and professional development
* Attractive pay (above award wages)
* Laptop, mobile and travel allowance included
* Flexible working arrangements with autonomy over your schedule
* Opportunity to grow with a supportive, expanding team and develop your career as an Occupational Therapist
* Flexible options for full-time or part-time employment
* New Graduates welcome
The role is based in our North Geelong office, with opportunities to provide clinic-based (office) sessions as well as community-based sessions across the greater Geelong region. Travel is scheduled efficiently and clustered by location where possible to minimise time spent travelling. Flexible work-from-home arrangements are available for completion of session notes, NDIS report writing, and other administrative tasks.
This position at 'Flourish with Grace' allows you to have a diverse caseload of (i.e. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual Disabilities (ID), Global Developmental Disorder (GDD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), play delays, sensory and behaviour concerns. The caseload will consist of children aged between 0-12 years old.
The Occupational Therapist will be supporting children funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The participants plan will either be Plan managed or Self-managed. Sessions will either be on a weekly, fortnightly, or monthly basis and can be delivered at a variety of venues, including Early Childhood services, schools, home visits or office based.
This position works in partnership with families, mainstream services and other stakeholders in direct contact with children, to promote the child's quality of life and assist their development and participation. A collaborative approach is facilitated to support inclusive practices through the provision of respectful and supporting experiences that are strengths focused.
This position will carry out appropriate assessments, create individualised programs, resources and make appropriate referrals to other relevant intervention and support agencies. The Occupational Therapist is key to ensuring children are supported, in an inclusive setting to develop skills which support ongoing participation in their home and community life.
The successful candidate will be supported through regular supervision and professional development opportunities, within a positive, collaborative, and flexible workplace.
If you are interested in this position and would like to discuss this further, please contact Grace on or