Occupational Therapist

Macquarie Park - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Macquarie Park Sydney NSWOccupational Therapist (Healthcare & Medical)Centre Based Role. Part time 2-3 days per week flexible hoursJoin the SDN village in a Occupational Therapist role that makes a real difference to childrens livesWorking at SDN is about wanting to drive change. I want to give back and to do something bigger than myselfBe part of a team of speech pathologists behaviour support practitioners and educators taking a strengths-based approach to early childhood early intervention and making a difference to the lives of Autistic children and their families in our early learning services at new Early Learning Service at Macquarie Park. About SDNSDN Childrens Services is a village of professionals families and children all working to make a difference to childrens lives. Our therapists and educators support children with autism or a developmental delay to help overcome challenges that make everyday life and participation tough. We help build skills and make a positive difference to a childs you join our village youre joining a not-for-profit organisation with 120 years experience supporting childrens the RoleThis is a centre-based role working as part of our Childrens Therapies team provides therapy for children and young people aged0 - 16 years with autism and developmental an Occupational Therapist you will provide therapy onsite within our new early learning service that has an Autism Specific Program within the centre. You will have the opportunity to provide therapy within the natural routines of the day working alongside educators or within our therapy rooms whereby you can provide therapy to children and their families building the capacity of families to work with their SDN Macquarie ParkSDN Macquarie Park is a purpose-built 90-place long day care centre and preschool providing high quality care and learning in a safe and welcoming space that supports the inclusion of every child. Centrally locatedon a quiet streetin Macquarie Park this newly renovated centre has been refurbished with design principles and concepts of inclusion and neurodiversity in mind. The outdoor space at this custom-builtcentre providessafe and stimulating environments for children to explore and learn and includes a bike track sand pitandwater plan playground alsoincludesasensory areaset into a landscaped gardenwhichencouraging learningthrough exploration curiosity problem solving and is a dedicated Autism Specific Program specially designed for more intensive and targeted support for autistic children. This program is for children 4-5 years old with a diagnosis of autism and to support their transition to centre also has a room for therapists to deliver therapy to children with a focus on building capacity of their benefitsTransdisciplinary environment where you can continue to build your skills working alongside a diverse group of professionalsSupport training and coaching from an experienced manager and regular external individual career development plan to support you whether that be leadership or expertise in specialised opportunity to work alongside parents and educators at SDN Beranga centre which is an Autism specific serviceIncentive based professional development rewards which can be used with a recognised provider of your salary plus not-for-profit salary packagingPaid parental leave Discounted childcareWhat we are looking for:University qualifications in Occupational Therapy and current APRHA membership;Demonstrated experience working effectively with children with disabilities or development delays using a transdisciplinary model and strengths-based family centred and play based approaches to paediatric ability and/or understanding of coaching facilitating and bridging approaches to build the capacity of culturally diverse families and adults in childrens livesUnderstanding of the NDIS and a strong ability to manage your time and meet targets (5 billable hours per day)If you believe that by working together we can make the world a better and more equitable place then wed love to hear from TO APPLYFor further enquires please contactHannah Bailey onor forward your resume via the link below or email: Childrens Services welcomes and encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to Childrens Services is a child safe organisation which values the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Successful applicants will be subject to a screening processes during recruitment and will need a Valid Working with Childrens Check (WWCC) NDIS Worker Check and Covid -19 Vaccination

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