Occupational Therapist

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Occupational Therapist. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Salary Packaging + purchased leave scheme
• Challenging & varied caseload + supportive, professional, motivated team
• Make a difference to the lives of people with a disability

Scope has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Grade 1 or 2 Occupational Therapist, preferably with experience in disability, to work within our North Metro team supporting early years and school aged clients. The position will be located at service and community outlets across Glenroy, Craigieburn and Northern suburbs.

The position is available due to Scope’s position as a large, highly regarded provider of quality services who is experiencing large growth in demand for services under NDIS.

About Us:

Scope is one of the largest, not-for-profit organisations within Victoria. We are a leading organisation that provides a range of therapy services to both adults and children with physical, intellectual and multiple disabilities to achieve their goals in life.  We deliver services directly to customers, service providers and the broader community network.

We are passionate about achieving our mission, which is:

To enable each person we support to live as an equal and empowered citizen!

The NDIS sees significant and wide ranging reforms to the disability sector and the people we support. It is highly recommended you familiarise yourself with the NDIS scheme – (click here)

You will:

• Provide therapy services to customers on a needs basis whilst building on people’s strengths and developing sustainable long term solutions
• Liaise with customers, family members, funding bodies and other service providers to assist our clients to reach their individual outcomes and goals
• Support customers and others to develop skills and reach their potential, ensuring goals are meaningful and achievable.
• Provide information to customers, families and stakeholders which supports people with a disability to live as equal and empowered citizens.

About you:

• Have experience as an Occupational Therapist, preferably with experience in disability
• Our mission, “to enable each person we support to live as an equal and empowered citizen” and our Scope approach resonates with you and inspires you;
• You are committed to family and person centred approaches, supporting inclusion and participation
• Registration with AHPRA (mandatory) and a member of your professional association (preferred)
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a team environment
• Have relevant experience in disability and/or community services (preferred)
• Have a driver’s licence (work vehicles may be available); and
• Required to hold a satisfactory Police Check issued within the last twelve months for employment in disability and a Working with Children Check.

Scope as an Employer:

Successful candidates will enjoy a range of staff benefits including:

• Potential support for relocation
• flexibility to suit your work-life balance;
• access to professional support and development opportunities;
• up to 18K salary packaging which can significantly increase your take home pay;
• generous Long Service Leave (26 weeks at full pay after 15 years);
• an allocated professional development support allowance per annum;
• annual leave loading of 17.5%;
• 12 days of personal/carers leave per annum; and
• up to 10 weeks of paid Maternity/Adoption Leave

Other information:

Position Description: Click Here

Questions: Luke Draper – P&C Business Partner, [email protected] or 8311 4046

Apply: Please apply through SEEK. All applications will be responded to.

Applications close: 22 July 2018 (or earlier as required) so please apply asap.

Working Rights: This role is only available to Australian residents or to those who hold the right to work in Australia.

Sponsorship: Unfortunately, at this time we are unable to sponsor applications who require visa sponsorship.

Find out more about us at www.scopeaust.org.au & connect with us on Facebook or LinkedIn