Occupational Therapist

About the role

You'll work with both adults and children across a varied caseload, primarily providing supports to NDIS participants. No two days need to look exactly the same. You'll have interesting clinical work, different environments and the opportunity to build genuine relationships with the people you support. We provide extensive administrative support so you can spend more of your time doing the work you trained to do. You'll also work alongside an experienced allied health assistant who can support the implementation of capacity building programs under your direction.

Key responsibilities

• Work with both adults and children across a varied caseload, primarily providing supports to NDIS participants
• Provide clinical work across different environments
• Build genuine relationships with the people you support
• Direct and supervise an experienced allied health assistant t in the implementation of capacity building programs
• Manage your caseload with autonomy over your day
• Maintain strong communication and report writing

About you

• AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist, or eligibility to obtain Australian registration
• Ability to work across both adult and paediatric clients
• Strong communication and report writing skills
• Practical and person centred approach
• Ability to work independently while still being part of a team
• NDIS experience preferred but not essential

About us

Wagga Occupational Therapy is growing and we're looking for an Occupational Therapist to join our team. We offer excellent pay, flexibility, autonomy and genuine support. We want our OTs to have the freedom to do their job well without being micromanaged or weighed down with unnecessary administration. We employ qualified professionals and treat them like qualified professionals. We value quality work, good outcomes for clients and a healthy work life balance.

Benefits

• $130,000 + super for full time employment
• Opportunity to earn up to $12,000 in annual bonuses
• Full time or part time available
• Flexible working hours
• Work from home for suitable non face to face work
• Achievable and realistic KPI expectations
• Autonomy to manage your caseload and structure your day
• Extensive administration support
• Experienced Allied Health Assistant support
• Paid professional development
• Paid external clinical supervision
• Interesting and varied caseload
• Genuine career progression opportunities as we grow
• Supportive, caring and down to earth team culture
• Opportunity to have input into how our Wagga service develops

The role

You’ll work with both adults and children across a varied caseload, primarily providing supports to NDIS participants.

No two days need to look exactly the same. You’ll have interesting clinical work, different environments and the opportunity to build genuine relationships with the people you support.

We provide extensive administrative support so you can spend more of your time doing the work you trained to do.

You’ll also work alongside an experienced Allied Health Assistant who can support the implementation of capacity building programs under your direction.

We trust our OTs

We employ qualified professionals and treat them like qualified professionals.

You’ll have autonomy over your caseload and your day, without someone constantly looking over your shoulder. We have expectations and KPIs, but they are designed to be realistic and achievable within your working hours.

We value quality work, good outcomes for clients and a healthy work life balance.

About you

You’ll need:

• AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist, or eligibility to obtain Australian registration
• The ability to work across both adult and paediatric clients
• Strong communication and report writing skills
• A practical and person centred approach
• The ability to work independently while still being part of a team

NDIS experience is preferred but not essential. If you’re a great OT with the right attitude, we’re happy to support you to build your NDIS knowledge.

Overseas OTs are encouraged to apply

We welcome applications from suitably qualified Occupational Therapists currently living overseas who are interested in relocating to Wagga Wagga.

Employer sponsorship is available for suitable candidates, subject to meeting Australian registration, visa and employment requirements.

Grow with us

Wagga Occupational Therapy is growing, and there is genuine opportunity to progress your career as the service develops.

If you’re looking for great pay, flexible hours, interesting work, achievable expectations, excellent support and the autonomy to actually do your job, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat about the role.