About the Role
Work within a transdisciplinary team of passionate therapists throughout the Kimberley region. We provide therapy services in our well-equipped facilities but mainly visit our participants in their own homes. We also provide therapy services in very remote areas and communities. Therefore we offer professional 4WD courses to ensure you have the best experience reaching your clients in our company vehicle on dirt roads or through river crossings. We also charter private aircraft to reach some of the most remote and pristine communities that Australia has to offer. You will have the opportunity to work with children and adults who are culturally and linguistically diverse and have a wide range of disabilities.
Positions available: 2x Occupational Therapists (Broome)
About the practice
Our organisation is the largest registered NDIS provider based in the iconic Kimberley and we continue to grow. We are a dynamic not-for-profit organisation that is founded, based and operating in the stunning Kimberley region. Our mission is to provide high quality, culturally sensitive therapy intervention to individuals throughout the wide Kimberley region. We are looking for enthusiastic and committed Occupational Therapists who share our values to join our teams in Broome and Kununurra. Our aim is to be culturally aware and assist in building the capacity of the person, their families, their community and/or their support teams to develop the strengths of each individual to promote engagement within their community.
Living in the Kimberley Region
The Kimberley region offers one of the most diverse and breath-taking landscapes in the world. Enjoy a swim in the crystal-clear ocean water and spot some whales, drive your car on the beach and watch the sunset with a locally brewed ginger beer, explore the stunning rivers and national parks, go camping and fishing trips up the famous Cape Leveque – you'll never run out of places to explore and adventures to go on.
Experience and Qualifications Required
* Bachelors degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
* Current membership with APRA (Full registration)
* Therapists with all skill levels are encouraged to apply
* Excellent interpersonal manner and cross-cultural skills for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
* Willingness to learn and grow
* Well-developed oral and written communication skills
* Willing to obtain NDIS Worker's Clearance
* Current Australian Driver's Licence
* Vaccinated for Covid-19 (Recommended 3 vaccinations)
* Current Working with Children's Check (or willing to obtain)
* Current First Aid Certificate including CPR
What's on offer for the successful candidate
* Relocation allowance (within WA up to $2000 / up to $3500 depending on which state you are relocating from)
* Housing allowance and assistance to secure accommodation ($2 per hour on top of Salary)
* 20% Above Award salary
* Work mobile phone and IT Resources provided
* Uniforms provided
* Professional development allowance $2000 plus five days study leave
* Travel Allowance
* Salary sacrificing - meaning you can pay less tax and increase your take home pay
* Generous professional development allowance and supportive supervision structure
* Use of company pool car for work purposes
* Supportive transdisciplinary therapy team environment that values you and supports your development
* Travel opportunities to some of the most pristine areas of Australia
Only applicants based in Australia will be considered
Additional information
If you enjoy finding meaningful and functional approaches to therapy input and are keen for the unique Kimberley life then we would like you on our team. Come grow with us and live and work in one of Australia's most unique/sought-after tourist destinations!
Annual Salary Range
$89,927 – $93,049 per year
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