Casual Occupational Therapists - Multiple Roles

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Detail information about job Casual Occupational Therapists - Multiple Roles. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Competitive salary with excellent benefits
• Predominantly will be travelling to various sites across Inner, Northern and Western suburbs of Melbourne
• Work for a well-known not for profit with our own EBA

Westgate Community Initiatives Group Inc. (WCIG) is a community based not for profit, incorporated association committed to making practical responses to unemployment in the western region of Melbourne. We are looking for a casual Occupational Therapists to work with Disability Employment Service (DES) providers, their employers and their participants. Referral volumes are not guaranteed. This role is suitable if you are seeking casual employment, returning to the workforce or looking to supplement an existing business. Your role is to provide support services to facilitate employment participation by people with disability as part of the National Panel of Assessors (NPA) contract.

You will be responsible for conducting Workplace Assessments and potentially Supported Wage Systems (SWS) and Ongoing Support Assessments (OSA).

Workplace Assessments are funded by the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) and are conducted to provide recommendations for modifications to maximise the participant’s capacity and independence in the workplace. The EAF offers financial assistance to a person with disability or their employer for workplace modifications and services required as a result of their disability.

Supported Wage Assessments are assessments of a person’s productivity compared to a work colleague in order to meet Fair Work Australia’s commitment to ensuring people with disability can take their place in the workforce and to be paid fairly for what they can do.

Ongoing Support Assessment are conducted for people in work who are supported to remain in employment by a Disability Employment Service Provider.  An OSA consists of evaluating whether the DES provider is meeting the needs of the individual to maintain their employment.

About You:

You will have a qualification in Occupational Therapy or related discipline and registration with the AHPRA. Your previous experience in a similar role will be highly regarded. You will have demonstrated knowledge of a range of industries, as well as the impact of injury and disability on functional ability.

Your excellent interpersonal skills will assist you in building and maintaining relationships with DES providers, their employers and their participants. Your strong writing ability will ensure reports are written clearly and concisely. Your attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines will ensure that all assessments and reports are completed to a high standard in a timely manner. It is essential that you are able to work with limited supervision, as this is a highly autonomous role.

Key Duties:

• Conduct Workplace Assessments and possibly OSA and SWS Assessments
• Compile and submit succinct reports to the relevant funding bodies
• Claim fees associated with the completion of assessments and submission of reports
• Ensure strict compliance with funding body contract guidelines
• Ensure confidential participant and employer records are maintained
• Proven ability to meet and exceed set internal and external KPIs

What’s on offer:

• Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA) with industry leading salary levels 
• Flexible working hours for work-life balance
• Autonomous setting of your work arrangements provided reporting is done in a timely manner
• Emphasis on staff training and professional development

If this sounds like you, please send a copy of both your resume and cover letter through SEEK. If you have any questions, please contact Carmen Wong – HR Coordinator on 03 9689 3437. Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, we regret only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. 

WCIG does not accept unsolicited applications or phone calls from recruitment agencies. 

WCIG Inc. is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and supports the creation of working conditions to ensure that all employees have an equal chance to seek and obtain employment, promotion and training. WCIG encourages applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders and/or those with a disability.  Only Australian citizens, permanent residents or people who have the right to work in Australia may apply.

Our organisation is committed to child safety. We have zero tolerance of child abuse. Our robust human resources, recruitment and vetting practices are strictly adhered to during the application and interviewing process. Applicants should be aware that we carry out working with children, police records and reference checks (as we see fit) to ensure that we are recruiting the appropriately qualified and experienced people.