Occupational Therapists Western Melbourne KU Childrens Services
Occupational Therapists Western Melbourne KU Childrens Services
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Job Description
- Permanent Opportunities
- Flexible to work across KU Maidstone Childrens Centre KU Birnbial Kindergarten and KU Dianella Kindergarten. You choose!
- Working Hours: Flexible (minimum 2 days per week hours negotiable)
- Qualification: Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy
KU has been recognised as the Employer of Choice 8 times more than any other provider within the sector! We are incredibly proud to have obtained this every year since 2016. Join us if you want to be seen and valued as an Early Childhood Professional working in supportive and inclusive environments.
KU Childrens Services is a registered NDIS provider.
In response to the growing demand for early intervention services the KU Allied Health Program plays a pivotal role in providing a variety of multidisciplinary early intervention supports for children aged birth to 7 years across NSW and Victoria based in KU Services.
We provide a variety of services which include in clinic community access and telehealth support options that can be accessed via a childs NDIS Plan feefor service or GP approved Medicare plan alternatives.
We are looking for enthusiastic and passionate therapists who are committed to helping make a difference in the lives of children in playbased learning environments.
Are you
- Dedicated to supporting children with additional needs
- Experienced in working collaboratively with families and other professional
- Looking for tailored support and professional supervision to meet your needs
- Looking for realistic and manageable caseloads with dedicated administration support
- Wanting to be recognised for your contributions
- Seeking ongoing mentoring and training
If that sounds like you perhaps you should choose KU as your new employer!
Of course you will need:
- Australian recognised tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy
- Current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Experience in establishing and maintaining respectful relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Experience in supporting the developmental needs of children
- Experience in administering and scoring a range of assessments
- Experience in report writing and providing feedback to families
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team
- Exceptional communication skills written and oral
- Proficient using Microsoft Office package and online databases.
- Meticulous time management and organisation skills
- Current drivers license and use of a comprehensively insured registered motor vehicle
- Senior First Aid Certificate
- Working with children Check
- NDIS Worker Checkor willing to obtain
- A Medicare Provider numberor willing to obtain
Experience the KU Difference
KU offers:
- Work life balance
- Generous annual pay increases
- Up the 14 weeks of KU paid parental leave
- Access to a variety of salary packaging options
- KU Plus an extensive Employee benefits program with access to discounts/cashback from 400 retailers
- KU focuses on wholistic staff wellness through its Health & Wellbeing portal
- Access to extensive professional learning
- An inclusive culture with a shared vision
- Comprehensive IT equipment package
- Travel allowance (in line with company policies and procedures)
- Wellresourced and environmentally responsible workplaces
- Coaching and mentoring with experienced colleagues.
How do you apply
Please submit your Cover Letter addressing essential criteria and CV via the APPLY NOW button.
For enquiries please contact:
KU Childrens Services is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put childrens safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility across the organisation. All KU staff contribute to maintaining our child safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in our services and programs. KU has a zero tolerance of harm or abuse of children.
Employment Type
Full Time
