At Uniting Communities, we are more than an organisation—we are a community dedicated to enhancing lives and fostering independence. With a rich history of serving our community, we strive to make a positive impact on the well-being of individuals and families. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a passionate and qualified Occupational Therapist to join our team.

About You:

Reporting to the Allied Heath Manager, the Occupational Therapist provides services, information and education to customers to assist in their day-to-day living and overall health, wellbeing and re-ablement to assist them to continue to live a fulfilling and productive life in their own homes and the community.

Responsibilities:

• Provide tailored clinical services within Occupational Therapy.
• Opportunity to conduct a variety of group services
• Implement evidence-based practices for an improved quality of life.
• Conduct home safety assessments and prescribe modifications for customer independence.
• Model Uniting Communities' values: Kind, Bold, Genuine.
• Deliver services with excellence, commitment to advocacy, and social justice.
• Engage in a mentoring pathway for skill development and continuous learning.
• Foster positive partnerships across the organisation.
• Contribute to a successful team environment and support defined service standards.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, legal, and ethical obligations.
• Adopt safe work practices for a secure and equitable workplace.

About Us:

Uniting Communities is a leading, inclusive not-for profit community services organisation working alongside more than 80,000 South Australians each year to reduce inequality, improve wellbeing, overcome disadvantage and support people to live the best lives they can. We value diversity and are committed to providing respectful, accessible services. 

About the Benefits:

• In addition to your salary you can package up to $15,900 per year pre tax and additionally a $2,650 Meals and Entertainment card. 
• To see how this could potentially benefit your take home pay, visit our salary packaging provider - Access Pay
• Paid Maternity Leave
• Early Intervention Physio Program
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Have access to fleet vehicles for in-home services. 

Check out our additional benefits at www.unitingcommunities.org

Your Application:

Please click 'Apply Now' to submit your application.

For further information contact Alexander O'Dea - 0459022234 or [email protected] using the subject line: Occupational Therapist - Prospect enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Apply early; closing date subject to change.

As an organization, we are committed to protecting children, young people and vulnerable adults.  All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks.