The Opportunity: 

We are seeking an Occupational Therapist super star to join our team of professionals to provide OT assessment and intervention to adults, children and young people. This opportunity has a focus on working with adult clients to enable them to participate and perform everyday activities at home, in school and in community environments.

Working within a multidisciplinary environment in the Therapy and Behaviour Support team, this role will provide holistic support to people across the lifespan of their engagement with our services. There is a team focus on building the capacity, skills and knowledge of individuals and families, and mainstream services to ensure the inclusion of all people.

This role is Permanent, Full Time and paid Health Professionals and Support Services Award with the level pending on experience.

Why Work for us? 

Newcastle Anglican places people at the centre of our work. As a part of a faith-based organisation, you have access to the following great benefits: 

• Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools
• Salary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight)
• Discounted private health insurance through Medibank
• Career and development opportunities – we want you to flourish!
• Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport Program
• Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program
• 14 weeks paid parental leave or 3 weeks paid partner leave

Essentials

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Membership with AHPRA as a registered Occupational Therapist
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience providing OT services to NDIS Participants, including experience of working with adults and children.
• Reliable vehicle with comprehensive insurance
• Drivers licence
• Demonstrated experience prioritising workloads and managing clients with complex needs.
• Demonstrated commitment to Continuing Professional Development, Evidenced Based Practice, and measuring clinical outcomes.
• Ability to work as a collaboratively member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of confidentiality principles and WHS responsibilities.

Desirable

• Knowledge of diverse cultures and community needs
• Experience in facilitating training and education to clients, support networks, service providers and/or the community.
• Demonstrated experience of developing and maintaining partnerships with internal and external stakeholders

Who we are?

Formerly known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast.

We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans.

Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.

We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.

We welcome any questions regarding the role, please contact Meg at  [email protected], using the subject line: Occupational Therapist enquiry via EthicalJobs, for a confidential conversation or to request a copy of the position description.

For more information visit newcastleanglican.org.au.

Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.

You must have the right to live and work in Australia.

No third party applications please.