• Competitive remuneration and salary packaging
• Fleet Vehicles available
• New Healthy Living Centre on premises with state-of-the-art rehab equipment

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.

We’re seeking a motivated and dedicated 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 and experienced Occupational Therapists, Clinical Nurses, Physiotherapists, Exercise Physiologists and Allied Health Assistants, 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.

We value collaboration within the allied health team and encourage knowledge to be shared.  Regular supervision is provided by experienced staff and is tailored to your needs and level of experience. You will be provided with the support you require to get you started in the role.

This position is based at our Woolloongabba office where our purpose-built Healthy Living Centre is located, with state-of-the-art rehabilitation and fitness equipment, onsite driving clinic and assistive technology room.

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 other daily living aids
• Liaising with funding bodies to support the purchase of equipment and assistive technology to meet clients’ needs
• Home visits to support your clients in the community
• Completing NDIS Functional Capacity Assessments, applications for Complex Home Modifications and complex assistive technology
• Working as part of a highly experienced multi-disciplinary team to deliver the best outcomes for our clients.

Successful applicants will need:

• Current AHPRA registration
• Experience in working with people with spinal cord damage or other physical disabilities would be an advantage, but not essential.
• Experience working in the NDIS space is desirable.
• High level of organisational skills to manage and coordinate caseload
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in delivering the best possible solutions for your customers
• Either have a NDIS Workers Screening or be able to apply for one

Our benefits to support you:

• Competitive remuneration and salary packaging
• Flexible options to support your work-life balance, including accrued days off for full time employees
• Professional Development allowance
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Convenient Woolloongabba location close to public transport, parking and cafés  

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 - Allied Health & Corporate Services on 07 3435 3165.