Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
Full Time (Part Time considered)
The Role
Are you an enthusiastic and compassionate Occupational Therapist looking to make a difference across a diverse caseload We are seeking an OT to join our growing allied health team support people of all ages to live with independence dignity and purpose.
Youll have the opportunity to work flexibly across multiple areas of Newcastle Anglican Allied Health services or choose to specialise in an area including:
- Schools helping children and teenagers succeed in the classroom.
- Paediatrics supporting children and their families reach developmental milestones and participate in their chosen life activities.
- NDIS providing person-centred supports in their chosen natural environment.
- Community Aged Care supporting older adults in their home to maintain independence and safety.
- Residential Aged Care Facilities delivering evidence-based therapy to enhance mobility function and quality of life
The organisation places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive team culture and embracing work-life balance. This role offers flexible working options including the ability to work from home.
The ideal candidate will uphold a positive and dynamic environment that is well supported with clinical supervision whole discipline inter-discipline supervision and support mentorship peer support alongside encouragement for your teams personal career development.
New graduates may be considered for this opportunity.
Why Work for us
Our teams are the heart of what we do here at Newcastle Anglican. As a part of the team you have access to the following great benefits:
- Fleet Cars available for use
- Professional development support and study days
- 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner pay.
- Salary Packaging on a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage Rent and Bills) up to $611/fortnight
- Up to 40% on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
- Meals & Entertainment Salary packaging up to $2650
- Access to Fitness Passport (over 300gyms)
- Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
- Career and development opportunities
- Flexible work options
- Dynamic positive work environment with mentorship available
- The opportunity to work within an innovative collaborative team of multi-disciplinary clinicians
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:
- Degree qualification(s) in Occupational Therapy and a minimum of 1 years experience providing OT support with a focus on best practice and clinical excellence
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- Proven experience providing Occupational Therapy in a childs natural environment (home school or community) NDIS and/or in the community or residential within Aged Care
- Demonstrated experience prioritising workloads and managing clients with disabilities
- Demonstrated commitment to Continuing Professional Development Evidenced Based Practice and measuring clinical outcomes
- Ability to work collaboratively with the team and other service providers
- Knowledge of confidentiality principles and WHS responsibilities.
- Valid NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) and NDIS Worker Screening Check Police Check First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain prior to commencement
- NSW Drivers Licence
Who we are
Formally known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and Central Coast.
We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes four schools Anglican Care and Samaritans.
Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do inspired by the way of Jesus.
For more information on who we are and the work we do visit or for further information and a copy of the position description please email our Talent Team at
Samaritans promotes the safety wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
