Company DescriptionWelcome to Ability Action Australia
We are one of the largest providers to the NDIS, supporting over 10,000 participants every year with the care they need, when and where it is needed.
We have a multi-disciplinary team approach, building a quality support service around the needs and goals of our participants and their family.Help us help others with life changing support that can improve their independence, access, development, health and wellbeing, and function.Job DescriptionWe are expanding our multidisciplinary team supporting NDIS participants living in the Wollongong & Nowra region's and welcome an Occupational Therapist looking to make a meaningful and rewarding impact in their local community.
You'll bring expertise, maturity and strong time management and organisational skills to the role.
Successful candidates will be providing supports to cover NDIS participants living in the following areas (depending on where you live) Wollongong, Nowra & surrounding suburbs.
We will provide you with structured supervision, mentoring and CPD opportunities.
We promise to invest in you, so you can thrive in our fast-paced, energetic, and fun workplace.
No two days are ever the same
You might find us in childcare centres, schools, aged care facilities, day programs, the community, homes, and/or our clinic space.Responsibilities will include:Manage an allocated caseload (based on your negotiated hours) and deliver timely therapeutic servicesAssess participants' developmental, cognitive, emotional, psychological and physical function and capacity through clinical observations and standardised assessmentsInterpret findings to formulate treatment goals unique to each participantProvide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to help participants enhance their quality of life and meet their goalsMentor and nurture early career cliniciansMaintain awareness of current legislation to ensure complianceWhat's in it for you?
As you support many, we support you.
We offer:Work flexibility – From 24 hours a week to full time, you select the hours and days that work best for you as an individual.Excellent remuneration – Industry leading salary + salary packaging + car allowance + laptop + smartphone + purchased leave + bonus opportunties.True work-life balance – The autonomy of setting your calendar, your way.
Combine the convenience of working from home with time at our supportive hubs.Career progression – Access to ongoing training tailored to your interests and long-term goals combined with professional development opportunities through Ability Action Australia and our parent company, MedHealth.Continuous Professional Development – A generous CPD allowance and paid leave days to complete this.Passionate and positive culture – Be part of a purpose-driven team that believes in your development and in making a difference.QualificationsTo be successful in this role you will have:Current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational TherapistExcellent time management and organisational skills to manage a varied caseloadA pro-active attitude and interest in continually developing your skillsExperience in mentoring and supervising other Occupational TherapistsA genuine passion for working in the disability sectorAdditional InformationClick on the apply button or contact Amie Gargan on ************ or reach out via LinkedIn ******************************************************************** are welcome here.Our fast-growing team of more than 3,500 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking.
We value all these differences.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.
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