Job description
- Permanent, Full-time Opportunity in a Transdisciplinary Role
- Canberra office location
- $97,377 + Superannuation with Salary Packaging up to $15.9K
About us
As a Vision Australia employee, you are part of a team committed to supporting people who are blind or have low vision to live the life they choose and striving for their inclusion in all areas of society.
Our team of experts work together to tailor the right mix of services, strategies and products so their patients and clients can live life on their terms. From birth to senior years, Vision Australia is there to provide a lifetime of support.
About the opportunity
Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist with an interest in Assistive Technology looking to make a meaningful impact? Join our dynamic transdisciplinary team, where you’ll be guided by experienced allied health professionals. Whether you’re a new graduate eager to kickstart your career or an experienced OT looking for a fulfilling role, you’ll support individuals of all ages, helping them enhance their quality of life and empowering them to live on their own terms.
In this role, you will:
- Provide both individual and group OT training/intervention programs
- Showcase your ability to deliver and evaluate clients through various interactive and digital assessments
- Assess and train clients in the use of assistive devices and equipment to do everyday activities, such as cooking, cleaning, showering etc.
- Provide/advise on low-vision techniques and strategies to improve their occupational performance on daily activities and improve quality of life
View the Position Description for this role.
About you
To be successful in this role you must hold a nationally recognised Qualification in Occupational Therapy (or be in your last year completing your degree and a current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). You will also have:
- Knowledge and skills in working with children, adults, and older adults
- Be a team player who is passionate in supporting people to live life on their terms and build on their independence
- Enthusiastic to provide exceptional client services to people of all ages that are blind or low vision
- Being proactive and showing creativity is strongly encouraged
Benefits of working at Vision Australia
We offer our employees many benefits that help to support your growth personally and professionally. Some of the benefits we offer and provide are:
- Use of company car
- WFH opportunities
- Dedicated sensory space and gross motor room
- Additional leave via our purchase leave and accrued day off schemes
- Annual salary review to ensure your pay is in-line with the market rates
- Flexibility to manage your own caseload and calendar that allows an individual approach to work-life balance
- Supportive, motivating, and inspired work environment
- Professional development opportunities
- Rewards and recognition programs and Wellness programs
- Tax-free salary packaging options up to $15,900 per annum, increasing your take-home pay. Find out more about Salary Packaging.
Contact
If you have any questions about the role please contact the hiring manager, Katrina Daniher, using the subject line: Occupational Therapist / Access Technology Specialist enquiry via EthicalJobs.