Paediatric Occupational Therapist

Vision Australia

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Vision Australia employee, you are part of a team committed to supporting people who are blind or have low vision to live the life they choose and striving for their inclusion in all areas of society. Our team of experts work together to tailor the right mix of services, strategies and products so people with blindness or low vision can live life on their terms. From birth to senior years, Vision Australia is there to provide a lifetime of support. As a family-centred Paediatric Occupational Therapist, you will be supporting children within a transdisciplinary team with the aim to enhance the lives of our clients to live life on their terms.

Requirements

• A nationally recognised qualification in Occupational Therapy
• A current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Knowledge and skills in working with children and young people within a family-centred context.
• Be a team player who is passionate in supporting people to live life on their terms and build on their independence in the present and for the future.
• Enthusiastic to provide exceptional services to children that are blind or low vision.
• Being proactive and showing creativity is strongly encouraged.
• Willingness to support families across metropolitan and regional areas.

Responsibilities

• Champion our Life Ready approach.
• Deliver high quality occupational therapy services across different environments - home, clinic, online.
• Utilise a coaching approach to support families to achieve their goals across all aspects of life.
• Collaborate and communicate with a range of stakeholders.

Benefits

• Additional leave via our purchase leave and accrued day off schemes
• Annual salary review to ensure your pay is in-line with the market rates
• Flexibility to manage your own caseload and calendar that allows an individual approach to work-life balance
• Supportive , motivating, and inspired work environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Rewards and recognition programs
• Wellness programs
• Tax free salary packaging options up to $15,900 per annum, increasing your take home pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees