Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
About us
Carpentaria is a notforprofit organisation providing disability and therapy services for children adolescents and adults in the Northern Territory. We deliver innovative and flexible services to empower people to thrive and live a great life and we are committed to a philosophy that respects the rights of individuals to make informed choices about their lives.
About the role
Carpentaria has an exciting opportunity for an Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic multidisciplinary team. In this role you will work collaboratively with clients and stakeholders to deliver personcentred services to enhance participation and independence empowering people with a disability to live a full life and achieve their goals.
We have positions available in Darwin with the opportunity to also be part of our remote clinical team and deliver Occupational Therapy services across remote communities in the Top End and Central Australia.
Responsibilities include:
- Working in a culturally diverse environment providing contemporary evidencebased Occupational Therapy services including assessment individualised treatment planning and evaluation for people presenting with a wide range of conditions and syndromes
- Provide independent specialist and clinical input into treatment planning development and delivery of core business
- Working collaboratively with families/caregivers to assess plan implement and review targeted and meaningful developmental therapy
- Leading and contributing to the development of individual and group programs within Carpentaria Therapy Service areas
About you
This position is open to candidates seeking either fulltime or parttime are looking for someone with experience in the delivery of Occupational Therapy services within a disability sector context with the ability to develop individualised strategies and clinical management plans that are responsive to the persons needs and in line with their goals.
You will have a positive attitude and be adaptive and flexible to the changing needs of clients NDIS and the your work you will build on strengths and where challenges arise you will approach them collaboratively in partnership with families carers teachers and colleagues.
In addition you will be able to demonstrate:
- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration
- Experience working with people with complex needs and challenging behaviours
- Welldeveloped interpersonal communication negotiation and influencing skills
- Experience in implementing evidencebased frameworks and delivering holistic supports
- An understanding of working within the NDIS environment
You will also need to hold (or have the ability to obtain) a current Ochre Card Criminal History Check NDIS Worker Screening Clearance First Aid certificate evidence of Australian work rights and an NT DriversLicence.
Why work with us
We provide a positive work environment that encourages and promotes work/life balance a sense of humour and having this role you will work with an awesome team who will encourage and inspire you to develop and progress your skills and career whilst supporting Territorians with disabilities to live their best life.
This position offers a fantastic opportunity to progress your career in the disability field with opportunities for ongoing clinical support supervision leadership and professional development.
We value our teams and our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:
- Competitive salary
- Salary packaging available (equivalent of up to $6400 additional salary)
- 5 weeks annual leave 17.5% leave loading
- $1500 professional development allowance per year
- Relocation assistance available for interstate candidates
- Comprehensive induction program and shadowing of all disciplines
- Flexible work arrangements
- Latest technology including iPad laptop sitstand dual screen workstation and high quality therapy assessment resources
- Access to internal professional development mentoring and resources (including case meetings team projects specialist interest groups)
- Support to access PHN Professional Development grants
- Opportunity to be part of our remote clinical team and deliver services across remote NT communities
- Access to employee discounts and wellness benefits
- Access to free confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Free onsite carparking
- Onsite caf
- Work satisfaction love what you do and why you do it!
How to apply
The position description for the role can be viewed here:
To apply please submit your resume and a onepage cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you think you will be a great fit for our team. Please note that this position is open to candidates seeking either fulltime or parttime employment.
We are committed to creating a workplace culture that embraces diversity equity and fairness and is safe inclusive and collaborative. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all abilities the LGBTQ community and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For further information about the roleplease contact People & Learning ator phone:(08)
Employment Type
Full-Time
