Our new allied health service launched recently, and we are seeking an Occupational Therapist to work with our Senior Therapists in growing and developing a quality service for the community. We offer individual and group assessment and therapy for children up to 12 years, in various settings, both fee for service and for NDIS participants, as well as professional learning in education settings.
Woden Community Service (WCS) is a for-purpose organisation that has been providing community-based services for over 50 years. As an established organisation, our vision of providing ‘A caring community where everyone belongs.’ is achieved through our values of inclusion, compassion, hope, responsiveness, integrity, and social justice.
Functional outcomes are the focus of our support. We work closely with families to establish goals and monitor progress. We use evidence to inform the frequency and length of sessions and the intervention period.
There is future scope to branch services into mental health, adult or aged care based on your experience, special interests or goals for professional growth.
We are currently operating speech pathology services, providing further opportunities to work inter-professionally with allied health colleagues.
Our Offer
As you support the community, we support you!
- Permanent full-time/part-time position available.
- Salary of WCS 5-8 $82,326.30–$115,907.03 p.a. (pro-rata for part-time) plus 11% superannuation, depending on qualifications and experience.
- 12 weeks paid parental leave.
- 15 days paid personal leave per annum (pro rata) for full & part-time employees.
- Salary packaging (up to $15,899 per year) plus meal and entertainment cards.
- Sign on bonus up to $2000.
- Paid shut-down leave on standard working days between Christmas and New Year.
- Study leave opportunities.
- 24/7 nationally recognised Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Reimbursement for work related travel.
- A family friendly workplace with flexible hours for staff to manage their home and work lives effectively.
- Ability to negotiate working hours from home when appropriate to your caseload.
- An experienced Executive Manager with clinical background; administration support, and a helpful management team.
- Interesting and varied caseload based on your skillset and goals for professional development.
- Be part of a person-centred and values-driven culture!
Experience & Qualifications
- Current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist.
- A commitment to the inclusion, participation, and rights of people with a disability and/or developmental delay.
- The ability to work positively and collaboratively within inter-professional teams as well as a demonstrated ability to work independently.
- A commitment to evidence-based, person-centred practice with a minimum one year of relevant clinical experience.
- A commitment to professional learning, reflective practice, and an interest in being innovative with service delivery.
- Must have a current Drivers Licence, access to a private motor vehicle and willingness to travel to deliver services when required.
- Paediatric experience is highly desirable.
A full Position Description is available outlining the knowledge, skills and experience required.
To be eligible for employment, you must also have an ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card, working rights in Australia, and be willing to undertake background checks required for the position.
To apply, please submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the essential requirements of this role to Careers@wcs.org.au
For further information about the role, please contact Tania Piper at tania.piper@wcs.org.au or Careers@wcs.org.au
For more information about WCS and services that we provide, including Youth & Family, Community Development, Housing and Homelessness, Disability, Mental Health and Aged Care, please visit our website at www.wcs.org.au
WCS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.