Occupational Therapist - Central Coast, NSW

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Are you passionate about people, positive about what's possible & do you pride yourself on providing a high level of customer service? ........if yes, then a career at Autism Spectrum Australia might be for you! 

• Multiple permanent, full & part time roles available 
• Approx. $67k to $100k p.a. FTE salary package range - inclusive of superannuation (pro rata for part time)
• Excellent tax effective salary packaging benefits
• As an Aspect Therapy member, you will be based 3 days a week from our Aspect Central Coast School, located in Terrigal, NSW.
• Itinerant roles also available, travelling between community settings and home visits within the Gosford and Wyong LGA’s
• New graduates are welcome to apply

Aspect Therapy are recruiting for an Occupational Therapist to join our growing team on the Central Coast.  If you share our passion for making difference in the lives of individuals on the autism spectrum - please read on!

Who are we? Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is Australia’s leading national autism service provider and knowledge leader. A "Different Brilliant" is our inspiration, focusing on the strengths and interests of people on the autism spectrum.

We believe that every person, of any age, on the autism spectrum or with a developmental delay, has the right to be an active participant in the community, to make choices about things that matter to them and to enjoy a good quality of life. With over 50 years’ of experience, we have a proven track record of delivering high quality support and therapy services.

School Position: Working in a specialised educational setting as part of a Learning Support Team to support and partner the teaching team, parents/carers and other members of the school community with high quality, evidence informed treatment and intervention that is student focused. Collaborate as a team of specialists including teachers, teachers’ aides, school therapists, coordinators, administrators and other Aspect staff to support the students with education programmes.

Itinerant Position: The role will also involve some work developing, delivering & evaluating evidence based, individualised services across a range of settings working with individuals with autism &/or other developmental disabilities & their families. Build capacity of families, care givers & the broader community to develop the strengths of each individual & to promote & encourage engagement within their community. For this part of the role, we are ideally we are looking for candidates who are active in and have strong networks within this local area. Travel between community settings & home visits within the specified region of NSW will be required.

What do we offer?

• A competitive salary package (including attractive & tax effective salary packaging benefits)
• Excellent internal & external professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive support & supervision
• Connections with highly experienced therapy staff who are part of a larger therapy team
• Interesting & varied work with comprehensive structure training programs to ensure you best skilled to make a difference in your new role
• Your manager will support your individual learning needs
• You will be trained on tier 1,2,3 Positive Behaviour Support

What you will bring to the role?

• Tertiary or higher qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Fully registered with AHPRA
• Demonstrated ability to engage & empathise with individuals on the autism spectrum & their families & carers
• Ability to coordinate the delivery of a service, including managing enquiries, referrals & intake as well as recording & reporting service information
• Outstanding organisational, communication & presentation skills
• Ability to work independently & as part of a team
• Superior customer service approach
• Current valid driver’s licence & use of own vehicle for business purposes
• Willingness to travel across the listed LGAs
• Current NSW Working With Children Check for paid employment
• Current CPR certificate (preferred)
• Current anaphylaxis certificate (preferred)
• Current child protection training certificate (preferred)
• Current first aid qualification (preferred)

A police check is a requirement. Aspect will arrange this.

What we offer: A competitive package will be based on relevant qualifications & experience. As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), Aspect employees receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities including $15,899 each year tax free. This means you can increase the value of your take-home pay. Click here for a summary of some of the benefits you can access when working at Aspect.

Please apply to view the Position Profile and read about our New Graduate Program.

To apply: Please attach your resume & complete the candidate questionnaire as part of Aspect's online recruitment process. Cover letter is optional.

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 27th July 2018. Please submit applications as soon as possible.

Enquiries should be directed to: Eliza Clarke, Service Coordinator Aspect Therapy, Central Coast on 0435 658 129 or [email protected]. 

More information about Aspect: www.autismspectrum.org.au.

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is committed to providing an environment free from abuse, neglect and exploitation of the people we support.

 Aspect is a Public Benevolent Institution and EEO employer.  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.