Role Highlights

• Contribute to positive change for people with disabilities
• Vibrant, committed and supportive team
• Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders

Role Details

The Occupational Therapist is a role within DHS Disability Services and is accountable to the Senior Occupational Therapist for:

• Occupational Therapist Functional and Sensory Assessments.
• Providing a high-level consultancy and education service on equipment on equipment selection, usage and prescription to assist the complex needs of clients from all ages and backgrounds.
• Working collaboratively with clients, families and carers to improve support provided to people exhibiting behaviours of concern in a way that is respectful of peoples' human rights, puts the client at the centre of planning, and aims to improve quality of life for clients and disability.
• Delivering services to participants of the Disability Services for Older Australians (DSOA) and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), in accordance with the goals outlined in their plans, providing a service that aligns with the NDIS practice standards and quality indicators provided by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.
• Contributing to the development of innovative practices.

Key outcomes and accountabilities:

• Provide a person-centred clinical approach to support for NDIS and DSOA participants through a range of assessments, intervention, assistive technology prescription, ongoing building therapy, home modification and report writing.
• Plan for NDIS and DSOA participants to maximise their level of function, capacity, social engagement, housing suitability, and ongoing contribution to their community.
• Deliver relevant education including Advanced Manual Task training and consultancy across DHS Disability Services.
• Provide a high quality, responsive, information and advisory service to clients of high complexity on assistive technology, access and design and alternative techniques for performing daily living tasks with minimal professional direction.
• Demonstrate leadership in providing and promoting community resources, information and education sessions for people with disabilities, their families other service providers on a range of topics relevant to maintaining independence in the home.
• High level participation and support of peers in accurate research, recording and maintenance of product information and client resources in relevant databases accessible to clients and relevant stakeholders.

Note:

Any other responsibilities in line with the classification level of the role as assigned by Line Manager and/or the Department. The responsibilities as specified above may be altered in accordance with the changing requirements of the role.

Special Conditions

• National Police Check required.
• Employment-related Screening Check required.
• Some out of hours work may be required.
• Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
• Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).

Essential Qualifications:

Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration as an Occupational Therapist. Must have full registration with the Occupational Therapy Board and maintain current registration.

About the Business

Our Disability Services team support people with disability to lead their best life, at home and in the community. They provide supported independent living to more than 500 people through a range of disability and aged care funding packages, including the NDIS. Disability Services is a high quality, rights-based service with a person-centred philosophy of "Everything about you, with you".

Contact Us

Enquiries to Jenny Tran
0487 343 622
[email protected] using the subject line: Occupational Therapist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Diversity And Inclusion

DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require assistance with this process, please contact us at [email protected] using the subject line: Occupational Therapist enquiry via EthicalJobs and a member of the team will get back to you.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working, including part time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.

Application Instructions

Resume and Cover Letter

You are required to submit a cover letter, up to a maximum of two pages, addressing how your skills, attributes and experience meet the role specific capabilities and attach your current resume via the online application form. For more information about applying, refer to our Job Application Guide.

Screening Checks

If you are new to the department and are invited to an interview, you will be required to produce a National Police Check, which has been issued within six months of your application for the role. National Police Checks can be applied for via the South Australia Police or through an Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission accredited body.

If the role you are applying for also requires an Employment-related Screening Check, you will be required to undergo such assessment as is advised by DHS, including periodic assessment during your employment.

A position description is attached.