• Job no: 1843
• Category: Disability & Wellbeing Services, OATS

• Access to professional development, regular supervision & wellbeing days!
• Opportunities to work from home and flexible work arrangements
• Your own desk space with computer and all resources supplied
• Regular team meetings over coffee and social events
• Boost your take home pay with our fantastic salary packaging benefits

What we offer:

• Flexible working options - tell us what you need for that work-life balance!*
• Balanced case load of 19 per week for graduates and 25 for experienced staff
• Paid study leave, and financial education assistance up to $6,000
• An established, diverse and supportive team culture who have a focus on improving lives by working collaboratively
• Access to our fantastic salary packaging options – increase your take home pay by decreasing the amount of tax you pay with $15,899 tax free each year
• Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation Card provides you with an additional $2,650 tax free per year
• Paid parental leave, including superannuation paid on parental leave
• Genuine career development opportunities across the organisation
• Discounted motor vehicles and gym memberships
• BUPA and Medibank health cover discounts
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you, and your family
• A diverse and supportive team culture who have a focus on improving lives by working collaboratively

*AnglicareSA offers a range of flexible working arrangements that are aimed at meeting your diverse needs and the different operating environments across AnglicareSA. This includes working from home, part-time work, compressed working weeks and flexible working hours. The suitability of different arrangements will depend on your individual needs, the position you are applying for, and team and customer requirements. You are encouraged to discuss your needs during the application process.

Who are we looking for?

AnglicareSA are seeking an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist to join our fun and supportive multi-disciplinary team. Outreach AnglicareSA Therapeutic Services (OATS) provides specialist intervention, education and therapy services to children, young people and some adults within education, community and work settings.

Using your exceptional interpersonal skills, you will work within a multi-disciplinary team to develop and deliver individualised services to a pediatric case load focused on the needs of each customer and providing support across their activities of daily living. Operating within a multi-disciplinary team you will work alongside therapists with a range of experiences and knowledge, allowing for ongoing professional development through information sharing.

You have the opportunity for flexible working hours, offering permanent part-time or permanent full-time employment.

Whether you are a new graduate, or an experienced therapist looking for your next challenge - we want to hear from you!

What can you expect to be doing?

• Assess the needs of the children/young people/adults and develop therapeutic plans accordingly
• Provide written reports, including recommendations to colleagues, families and other professionals.
• Work collaboratively with other NDIS providers, health services and Schools and or child care centres to achieve goals facilitating a holistic service approach
• Participate in regular clinical supervision, with a focus on development of clinical reasoning and reflective practice.
• Communicate directly with National Disability Insurance Agency and other relevant funding bodies.

What do you need to bring?

• Bachelor degree in Occupational Therapy (recent graduates encouraged to apply)
• Registration through AHPRA.
• Knowledge of a range of developmental delays and disorders.
• A positive attitude and passion for improving the lives of children, young people and adults living with a disability.

Who is AnglicareSA?

As one of SA’s largest social services provider, AnglicareSA makes a positive difference to the lives of more than 50,000 people each year. Our 2000 employees, and 300+ volunteers support individuals, families and communities, responding to their immediate need and working with them to build capacity to restore and maintain dignity and control in their lives. Our services are broad, supporting people at every stage of life.

We believe in social justice, the equal worth of each citizen, equality of opportunity and the importance of strong communities. Together we change lives.

How to Apply:

View the Job Description via the vacancy's application page on the AnglicareSA website or attached below for further details on the role requirements.

If this sounds like you please click on Apply Now and submit your application!

We do not accept applications via email but for more information, please contact: Angela, Recruitment Business Partner at [email protected] using the subject line: Occupational Therapist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

AnglicareSA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We encourage all suitably qualified candidates apply. 

We are committed to the employment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Please contact the person listed above to discuss joining AnglicareSA and visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services.

A position description is attached.