Senior Occupational Therapist

Description:

Take the next step in your career as a Senior Occupational Therapist – come and join our wonderful Mandurah team!

About the role:

This dynamic role will see you joining a multi-disciplinary team. Our team of Occupational Therapists, Psychologists and Speech Pathologists in our Mandurah clinic, strive to deliver the best care for our clients and each other, by balancing hard work and dedication with a whole lot of fun!

As a Senior Occupational Therapist with Early Start Australia, you will have the opportunity to develop and extend your clinical practice in a friendly, well supported team in an organisation that values your growth, passion and skills. This role will allow you to grow in a leadership capacity, providing you with an opportunity to share your skills and expertise to empower a growing team.

You will have the opportunity to work both in clinic and across various community settings. This role offers flexibility, and our amazing administration team are there to support you with the day-to-day admin tasks, giving you the time and support to do what you love and do best!

What we offer you:

A fun and welcoming working environment with a great team culture!
Generous salary and uncapped bonus scheme
Career progression and professional development opportunities tailored to your individual goals
Rostered CPD hours and annual professional development allowance
Flexible leave program, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
Paid parental leave
Discounted health insurance
Access to our Mental Health and Wellbeing Program
Discounts and savings at retailers across Australia

Key Responsibilities:

Provide evidence-based assessment and therapy to a paediatric caseload - direct support to children with developmental delays and/or disabilities
Day to day in the role will include assessment and intervention sessions with a mixed caseload
Interventions are one-on-one with focus on evidence-based practice
Administer assessments, providing direct and indirect intervention, liaising with families, teachers, professionals and support staff
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment to deliver quality, evidence-based outcomes
Provide supervision to our passionate junior team members, running group supervision and discipline specific meetings, assisting staff with time management and organisation, development of clinic resources, providing feedback to management at local and national level the needs of the team
Work closely with key internal and external stakeholders and ensure ongoing communication, leadership and support are provided to deliver quality services and clinic performance

What do you need to join?

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline
Passion for making a difference with a focus on making therapy fun, engaging and meaningful for families!
Experience as a senior therapist in developing, coaching and mentoring junior team members
Exceptional communication skills that enable you to work in a culturally rich and diverse environment and collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment
Effective time management and attention to detail
Experience in working with children and/or disability and confidence in your role with children and their parents
Compliance – AHPRA Registration, Working with Children Check, National Police Check, NDIS workers screening check, Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate or exemption, First Aid Training, Driver’s License & Vehicle

Apply now:

Don’t miss your chance to be part of a growing organisation committed to making a real difference to the everyday lives of children and their families – Apply Now. For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Sarah at sarah.mattaboni@apm.net.au

About Us:

Early Start Australia is a national multidisciplinary allied health organisation committed to delivering evidence-based early intervention and therapy services to children and their families.

Everyone at Early Start Australia shares a passion for working with children and their families to make a real difference to their everyday lives. You will be part of a close, connected team who like to have fun!

Early Start Australia offers a highly supportive workplace, interested in your development. With access to some of the best and brightest minds across Australia, you can expect continued learning and development opportunities and career growth to match your personal and professional goals.

As part of the APM Group, Early Start Australia offer you a small practice feel with plenty of corporate support services and job security, allowing you to focus on delivering quality care and support.

Early Start Australia places a high priority on the principles of respect, equity and diversity. As an employer of choice, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.