Occupational Therapist

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Occupational Therapist. Terms and conditions vacancy

 

About us

NT Friendship & Support Inc is a not for profit Organisation offering services to Katherine, Alice Springs and surrounding regional Communities

We provide a wide range of support services to individuals and families living with a disability, social support for seniors, Short Term Accommodation and deliver Out of Home Care for Children under the NT Care and Protection Act.

We are a progressive, contemporary outside of the box innovative Organisation. With person centred practice at our core.

We value all of our staff and what they bring individually to the organisation. This is reflected in our strengths based approach to recruitment and on going employment

 

The role

We are currently seeking Allied Health professionals – Occupational Therapist and /or Speech Pathologist situated in our Katherine Office in the Northern Territory

These are newly created roles which will encompass our new placement program partnership with Flinders University. The role will supervise appropriate student placements undertaking Allied Health Disciplines of Occupational therapy and Speech Pathology with the view to extend this to Physiotherapy and Social Work.

This role will also qualify for Academic status associated with Flinders University

In this role the duties will include:

·         Working closely with clients, families and stakeholders of the organisation

·         Working collaboratively with other Katherine Organisations

·         Providing necessary assessment and treatments in relation to client needs and goals

·         Commitment to client outcomes and evidence based practice

·         Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a supportive team environment

·         Collaboration with Flinders University Placement Team regarding Student placements

Skills

·         Provision of Occupational Therapy and/ or Speech Pathology services to clients, in clinic, home and community settings

·         Strong emphasis on Assessment and development of Behaviour Support Plans

·         New graduates are encouraged to apply

·         Experience in or understanding of Aboriginal Culture (Cultural Orientation and support is ongoing for this role)

·         Liaison with NDIA staff, Aged Care providers, Coordination of Supports and Plan Managers

·         Superior time management and prioritisation skills

Qualification

·         Occupational Therapy and registration with AHPRA or

·         Speech Pathology and registration with Speech Pathology Australia

Probity

NT Friendship & Support is committed to a safe environment for Children and Young people. To this, we enforce high levels of probity checks for all Staff/ Volunteers and Carers

·         SAFE NT Working with Children Check

·         National Police Clearance < 3 months

Other requirements

·         Northern Territory C Class Licence or other state/ Territory equivalent

·        First Aid Certificate

What we are offering?

·         Exciting opportunity to utilise all your Allied Health Skills base

·         On going training with CPD

·         Generous Salary package (includes Salary packaging with remote area allowance)

·         6 weeks Annual leave

·         Support with housing if required

 

Want to know more about the beautiful remote town of Katherine NT before you apply?

Visit https://www.visitkatherine.com.au/

Visit our website to learn more about us www.ntfriendship.org.au

To apply: Please email [email protected] Attn: Stephanie Ransome

·         Current resume

·         Cover letter outlining your skills and competencies (no more than 2 pages)

·         Address Criteria ( no more than 3 pages)

Applications for these positions close on Friday 27th July 2018

NT Friendship & Support Inc is an equal opportunity employer.

People from Aboriginal and or Torres Strait Islander, CaLD background or people with a disability are encouraged to apply