Occupational Therapist

Salary: $81.7K $121K inc super (FTE)
Perks: Phone laptop km reimbursement tolls salary packaging professional development
Employment: Permanent Full-Time
Location: Illawarra region

Were looking for a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our Illawarra team and make a genuine impact in the lives of Autistic children young people and adults.

This is a varied community-based role where no two days look the same. Youll manage your own caseload while being supported by a strong collaborative clinical team.

Youll work directly with participants in their everyday environmentshome school or communityhelping them build practical skills independence and confidence in line with their goals.

At Aspect we understand that once youve met one Autistic person youve met one Autistic person. This role offers real clinical diversity creativity and the opportunity to tailor supports to each individual.

What your day will look like

You will:

• Deliver therapy supports to 3 - 4 participants per day in community settings
• Develop practical goal-focused intervention plans
• Work collaboratively with families carers and support networks
• Build strategies that are strengths-based functional and meaningful
• Support participants to develop independence and everyday life skills
• Work both autonomously in the community and as part of a highly supportive team

Qualifications :

What you bring:

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Full AHPRA registration
• Current drivers licence and access to a reliable vehicle (km and tolls reimbursed)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Working With Children Check (state-based)
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module Quality Safety and You click here to access 
• International police check (if required)

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Additional Information :

What we offer

• Competitive salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
• Structured induction and tailored graduate support program
• Strong clinical supervision and ongoing mentoring
• Permanent role with stable caseload development
• Paid parental leave and generous personal/carers leave
• Ongoing internal and external professional development opportunities
• PBS training and specialised autism practice development
• Annual National Conference for learning and networking
• Reward and recognition program
• Fitness Passport discounted gym membership
• Employee discount platform (Beny)

Why join us

Youll be part of a purpose-led organisation where your work directly contributes to meaningful everyday change for Autistic people and their families. Youll have autonomy in your day strong team support behind you and the opportunity to grow your clinical career in a highly specialised field.

How to apply

Click the Im Interested button and submit your resume along with the candidate questionnaire. A cover letter is optional.

Please note:

• CVs are not accepted via email
• Recruitment agencies are not being considered for this role
• Applications may be reviewed and progressed prior to any closing date
• Successful candidates will be asked to provide statements of service for remuneration purposes

Enquiries: Judy Zhao Speech Pathologist / Operational Leader -  

Aspect is committed to building an inclusive workforce and strongly encourages applications from Autistic people people with disability Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples LGBTQIA individuals and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. We are happy to make adjustments throughout the recruitment process to support individual needs.

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Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time