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Job description
* Full-time Occupational Therapist role based in Lismore
* Sign-on Bonus of $5,000
* $92k – $112k inc. of Super + Salary Packaging + Relocation Assistance Available
* Flexible Friendly organisation, Part-time and Work From Home options available
Our Organisation
The Benevolent Society's vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.
As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our First Nations people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the Role
We offer our services to a diverse range of clients from adults to children with physical or intellectual disabilities, working flexibly either in their homes, community settings or from our office space.
Our Occupational Therapists provide comprehensive functional assessments, establish goals for each client and assist each client achieve these through therapy services, planning home modifications and prescription of assistive technology. Easy commute from Gold Coast, Tenterfield, Coffs Harbour, and everywhere in between Travel to clients in pool cars to service clients in and around the Far North Coast
Duties
* Conduct assessments and collaborate with Practitioners and clients to contribute to the development, implementation, monitoring and review of the client plan, as appropriate to their circumstances
* Conduct home visits and visits to the community as required
* Coordinate the delivery of occupational therapy services to assess, diagnose and treat children and adults with developmental challenges
* Assist each client in achieving these goals through therapy services, planning home modifications and prescription of assistive technology
Benefits
We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A 'best life' is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:
* Sign-on bonus of up to $5,000
* Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay
* Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.
* Work/Life Balance – Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.
* Recognition and Reward – Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
* Wellness – Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
* Professional development – We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.
* Our Reconciliation Commitment – First Nations employees have access to cultural and ceremonial leave, as well as the options to be a voice on our First Nations Staff Reference Group & RAP working group and have the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways.
Skills and Experience
* Currently registered with AHPRA
* Passionate about supporting people with a disability to achieve their goals
* Honest and who carry out their role with integrity and demonstrate genuine respect for all people regardless of their disability, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation
* Experienced in applying evidence-based practice frameworks to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate clinical supports
* Effective time managers to ensure they can meet client goals and performance expectations
* Current driver's license (pool cars provided)
Apply Today
If you have any questions, please contact Faz on 0401 675 408 for a friendly confidential chat today
The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity and is committed to building an inclusive culture. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged. We value relationships with our local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. We see ability not disability, if you identify as a person with a different ability, please get in contact to let us know how we can accommodate your needs. We pride ourselves on being a client and child safe organisation and as such all our staff and volunteers go through security screening relevant to the role.
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