This position is located at Albury and surrounds

Are you a passionate and driven Occupational Therapist ready to further your clinical journey?

Join our supportive, welcoming and values based therapy community in Albury

This position is offered on either a full or part time basis and is suitable for Occupational Therapists at all levels. Talk to us about your preferred days of work

• Provide timely, evidenced based, person centredtherapy servicesto children and adults with a disability within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Manage a paediatric and mixed caseload with complex and varied needs,working with customers of all ages, their families and carers to identify strengths, skills and goals.
• Use appropriate assessment tools and methods to assess strengths and areas of development, in order to identify suitable intervention strategies.
• Be able to deliver therapy in a variety of environments, e.g. centre based, schools/preschools, group homes, homes and via telehealth.
• Contribute proactively to the ongoing development of professional knowledge and skills within the Occupational Therapy profession.
• Champion and promote the Northcott values;‘innovative, respectful and brave’.

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy with AHPRA registration
  Knowledge of strengths-based practice, as well as family and person centred approaches.
• Experience delivering evidence based therapy to a paediatric, adolescent and/or adult caseload.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload and administrative responsibilities in an autonomous, efficient and effective manner.
• An understanding of the NDIS framework and working within a fee for service model is desired.
• Be able to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills – written, oral and listening.
• NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain)
• NSW & VIC Working with Children Check.
• Current First Aid Certificate (including CPR) or willingness to obtain.
• Current Driver’s License with access to own vehicle (reimbursement for KM’s is available)
• Certified proof of Working Rights in Australia - Passport or Australian Birth Certificate.
• Completion of NDIS Worker Orientation Module
• Current First Aid & CPR –can be obtained/renewed after you commence.

Why work for Northcott?

• We have friendly and supportive teams locally and the wider therapy teams across NSW ACT VIC & QLD.
• We have a family friendly hybrid model workplace with flexible hours for staff to manage your home and work lives effectively.Talk to us about your preferred hours and days of work.
• You will receive peer supervision and opportunity to attend regular therapy forums.
• 2 weeks paid Professional Development leave.
• 5 weeks paid annual leave and additional paid parental leave.
• Multiple employee benefits, such as discounted gym & health fund membership, discounted motor vehicle services and entertainment cards.
• Novated Lease Arrangement for vehicle if desired.
• NFP Salary Packaging is available to help boost your take home pay (pay less tax!).Contact us if you would like a 1 on 1 consultation to share how Sal Pack could benefit you at Northcott
  

Northcott are avalues-based organisationthat strives to foster a workplace culture based on our core values. We are:

Innovative because we develop new ideas and solutions with creativity in anticipation of changing needs
Respectful because we believe that everyone’s voice is unique and that they have the right to be heard
Brave because we have the courage to stand up for people with all abilities even in the face of adversity

Northcott Therapy provides support to children, young people and adults with a range of disabilities including intellectual disability, physical disability, autism and global developmental delay. Assessments and therapy are conducted in a family centred way to enable the customer to live as independently as possible at home, in education or work and in the community. Northcott Therapy provides timely and evidence based therapy and clinical support to people with a disability, their families and support networks by providing information, support, training and advice within a capacity building approach.

Covid Vaccination Status
The health and safety of our people, customers and communities is our number one priority. This means that we require all of our employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid 19 and maintain regular booster shots (unless granted an exemption). Evidence of your current vaccination status or medical exemption will be required.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTIQ+ identity, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, if you have a preferred contact method or require any information provided in an alternative format, please contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at .