Spinal Life Australia is a profit-for-purpose organisation, supporting people with spinal cord damage to live accessible, equitable and empowered lives, with a focus on innovation and advocacy.

about the role

We’re seeking a confident and courageous Occupational Therapist, who is experienced in delivering industry best practice and believes there is always a better way to do things.

As part of our team of highly motivated Allied Health professionals, you will work closely with people with spinal cord damage and other physical disabilities to help them achieve their goals and live the life they want to lead.

This is a permanent position based in Townsville and we can be flexible on either full or part time capacity in this role.

In this dynamic role, you can make a meaningful contribution to your customer’s lives by:

• Trialling and prescribing equipment and assistive technology including manual and power wheelchairs, pressure reduction cushions, hoists and slings, shower chairs, and continence and daily living aids
• Writing reports for funding bodies to support the purchase of equipment and assistive technology to meet customers’ needs
• Daily visits to support your customers in the community.
• Contributing to strategic planning to improve and expand our services
• completing Functional Capacity Assessments, applications for Complex Home Modifications, Supported Independent Living and Specialist Disability Accommodation, as well as driving assessments and recommendations
• Managing your caseload while working as part of a multi-disciplinary team to deliver the best outcomes for our customers.

Successful applicants will need:

• Current AHPRA registration
• Experience in working with people with spinal cord damage or other physical disabilities would be an advantage
• High level of organisational skills to manage and coordinate caseloads
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in delivering the best possible solutions for your customers
• Experience working in a fee-for-service environment is highly desirable.
• Either have a current blue and yellow card or be able to apply for an NDIS workers screen + Blue card.

Our benefits to support you:

• Competitive remuneration and salary packaging
• Flexible options to support your work-life balance, including accrued days off
• Health and wellbeing programs

Click Apply Now to send us your resumé and a cover letter, telling us why you would be perfect for the role.

For further information regarding the role please feel free to contact Cheryl Varghese, Talent Acquisition Specialist on 07 3435 3165.