We are seeking an Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist to join our rapidly growing Specialist Employment Support Service team in a full-time capacity. This role will play a pivotal role in supporting people diagnosed with MS to maintain their employment, providing advice on whole of life factors which may impact their ability to remain in work. You will be well supported by structured induction/training, supervision, and a large team of passionate allied health professionals.

Working at MS Plus:

At MS Plus, team members have great satisfaction in knowing they are part of a team that is making a real difference to the lives of people living with multiple sclerosis.

MS Plus strives to be an employer of choice and have developed an employee benefit program for all permanent and fixed term employees. 

These include:

• Generous Salary Packaging options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Birthday leave
• Discounted Private Health, life, travel & pet Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Purchased leave
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Hybrid work arrangements (2 days WFH)
• Free parking 

Ideal Candidate:

• Self-motivated and ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• An ability to problem-solve; think laterally and creatively
• Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills
• Ability to build rapport with clients, employers, and suppliers
• Demonstrated computer literacy

Your Responsibilities:

• Managing a caseload of clients whilst conducting holistic, functional, physical, cognitive and vocational assessments.
• Identifying vocational/non-vocational barriers and providing individualised advice and strategies to help individuals with MS maintain their employment
• Supporting people to manage whole of life factors which impact employment
• Recommending and organising workplace modifications, equipment and strategies to assist individuals to remain working
• Educating employers and co-workers

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy and registered with AHPRA
• Current Driver's License
• Experience working in community settings, case management and/or in Disability Employment or Occupational Rehabilitation Sectors is highly desired.
• Recent graduate applications will be considered

Please note: The appointed candidate must successfully complete a National Police Check (possibly an International Police Check), NDIS Check, and a Working with Children Check prior to the commencement of employment.

Next steps

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For more information, to arrange to speak to a team member or to obtain a copy of the position description, please call Bethany Robson on 0408 450 826 or email at [email protected] using the subject line: Occupational Therapist / Physiotherapist - Employment Support Consultant enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A bit about us

MS Plus has been operating for more than 65 years, helping people living with multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions live well – in Victoria, Tasmania, NSW, and ACT. We provide evidence-based advice, information, education, employment support, and around the clock support through our residential care services, as well as contributing funds to MS research.

MS Plus is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people with a lived experience of disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

A position description is attached.