Occupational Therapist ACTT
Occupational Therapist ACTT
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Job Description
Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (WACHS) is an Aboriginal communitycontrolled health organisation that aims to empower Aboriginal people to take control of their individual family and community health and wellbeing needs through our clinical and community programs.
Our main services are in Wellington Dubbo Moree Western Sydney Penrith Nepean and Blue Mountains and we provide outreach services to other towns and communities through our regional programs.
The Aboriginal Childrens Therapy Team (ACTT) is a free Allied Health Service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children aged up to 8 years of age who live in Dubbo. The team consists of Speech Pathologists an Occupational Therapist Psychological services supported by Aboriginal Community and Therapy Support Workers. We aim to provide the best service for our clients and their families. Delivery can be at our service or in the home a small group or on an individual basis at school childcare or in the community or a combination of the above.
About the Role:
As our Occupational Therapist you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing innovative and holistic allied health care to children accessing ACTT services. Our Allied Health Clinicians are supported by Aboriginal Community and Therapy Support Workers who play a pivotal role in engaging and connecting families into the programs delivered by ACTT. This is an opportunity for new graduates or experience professionals to join our team.
Essential Criteria:
- Demonstrated skills in occupational therapy including assessment and intervention as well as the ability to manage a complex paediatric caseload
- Ability to work unsupervised manage and prioritise work and respond to complex situations in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge and understanding of the issues that impact on Aboriginal people and Aboriginal communities
- Demonstrated high level of communication skills (written and verbal) including negotiation and advocacy skills and the ability to communicate with Aboriginal people
- Demonstrated experience in the utilisation of client software packages and Microsoft Office Programs.
Mandatory compliance requirements of the position:
- Drivers License
- National Criminal Record Check
- Working With Children Check
- Immunisation Record; Including evidence of Health Worker Vaccinations (DTP Hep B MMR Varicella Annual Influenza) & evidence of COVID vaccination
- Recognised degree in Occupational Therapy and current registration with AHPRA membership with the Australian Association of Occupational Therapists
Benefits:
- A competitive salary
- Generous notforprofit salary packaging
- Becoming an integral part of an enthusiastic and diligent NFP Organisation
For any inquiries please feel free to contact us at
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
