Occupational Therapist

Do you want to work for a leading national not-for-profit organisation providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia?

With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities.

About the Role

Joining our Case Assessment Clinical Team (CACT) in NSW, you will be part of a specialist multidisciplinary team supporting participants who have been recently released from Immigration Detention to re-integrate into communities, equipped with the skills and support to manage their psychosocial and health needs, and gain sustainable employment and accommodation.

As an Occupational Therapist, you will be providing functional and physical rehabilitation assessments, training, and follow-up occupational therapy recommendations for recipients of Department of Home Affairs support (NZYQ cohort).

Responsibilities include:

• As necessary, and in consultation with stakeholders, educate and advocate for intervention to support client’s overall functional goals, such as assistive technologies and task modification suggestions
• Recommend and support SRSS care team and stakeholders to understand physical and daily life barriers of clients and use a strength-based approach to support progress on client-focused goals
• Be part of a multidisciplinary team approach for individual clients, including relevant case management support like referral pathways support, and providing short-term holistic support
• Complete clinical and progress case notes and relevant documentation and record keeping in a timely manner, as required in departmental contract
• Provide indirect services to clients by preparing and presenting information/education programs, sessions and workshops to other agencies, professional groups, families and individuals as required.
• Contribute to the production of appropriate resource materials that will enhance SRSS and CACT professional skills
• Work in collaboration with other personnel within the organisation to provide consultation.

Please reach out to us for the full Position Description to review the Key Responsibilities and Measures of success.

About You

If you’re looking for a challenging new position where you can continue to grow your clinical skills and work in career defining specialist program, then this is the ideal 2025 opportunity for you!

Be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team where you can utilise your in-depth knowledge of occupational therapy and mental health and drive meaningful outcomes.

We’re seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist who has a broad understanding of issues faced by clients transitioning back into the community following time in detention and can utilise their expertise in this dynamic field.

Essential Criteria:

• Degree in Occupational therapy with Full National AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) registration.
• 2+ years Occupational Therapy experience, ideally in a physical rehabilitative context. Forensic clinical experience is highly desirable but not essential.
• In-depth knowledge of occupational therapy and mental health, including methods of assessment and evaluation, treatment options, associated risks, etc. and experience in implementing interventions.
• Demonstrate experience in evidence-based service provision and commitment to recovery-based programs, implementation, and evaluation.
• An understanding of common physical and mental health concerns, especially developmental, trauma, alcohol and drug use, and how to assess clients with complex presentation and history.
• Commitment to maintaining professional development and good clinical practice, including an awareness of ethical and clinical concerns working in programs funded by governmental bodies.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, organise work in an effective manner and maintain partnerships
• Ability to demonstrate an empathic and trauma-informed perspective when interacting with clients from non-English speaking backgrounds. Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse clients is highly desirable.
• Travel is a required part of the role so you will need to possess a current driver’s licence and be flexible to travel interstate occasionally.

About SSI

SSI is a national not-for-profit organisation providing dedicated human and social services to a diverse Australia. With community at the heart of everything we do, our purpose is to create a world in which everyone has access to equal opportunities.

SSI supports individuals, children, families and communities via a range of vital human services from settlement support of newcomers and refugees through to programs in employment and education and health wellbeing and social supports for all Australians, new and old.

About our Benefits

• Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay!
• Industry leading hybrid and flexible working arrangement supporting work from home and office, including the opportunity of a 9-day fortnight.
• Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Access to our inhouse wellbeing programs
• Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities.

About our Recruitment Process

SSI Group is strongly committed to actively safeguarding children and young people and providing a safe environment for them to thrive. We ensure children and young people’s safety, and wellbeing is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of everyone at SSI, whether they interact directly or indirectly with children and young people. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment.

Our commitment to Diversity

SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

To Apply

If excited by the information above, we look forward to receiving your application, including your resume and cover letter expressing your interest and suitability for the role.

If you would like more information on the recruitment process, please contact the talent acquisition team at [email protected] or call us on 0403 984893.

A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future.

SSI is a Disability Confident Recruiter, and our Talent Acquisition team can assist in providing alternative formats to apply, making adjustments to the recruitment process, (including the application form), and offering information about workplace adjustments and support networks. Should you require adjustments please email us at [email protected], using the subject line: Occupational Therapist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Please note we will be scheduling interviews as applications come in, so please apply urgently if you believe this role aligns with your goals and experience.