Description:
The Play Projects (TPP) is entering an exciting phase of change and growth, and we are seeking a variety of Occupational Therapists to join our organisation. Our team of experienced occupational, early childhood key workers, behavioural and speech therapists work with children and young adults to create individual strategies that help them reach their goals.
At The Play Projects, we do therapy a little differently. We don't operate on a typical one to one therapy model. Our clinic-based services are just a small part of how we achieve desired outcomes and our approach to therapy is highly flexible and outcome focussed. We specialise in programs, support packages, therapy at home programs, and retreats, which sees our clients and their families reap the benefits of unique therapeutic experiences. We also provide OT at Home support through our sister company ‘Therapy at Home’’ providing resources and content for those seeking home based supports.
Check out our websites for more information on what we’re about:
https://theplayprojects.com/
https://therapyathome.com/
https://theplayway.com/
With our main office in Yarrawonga, Victoria, we are seeking a variety of Occupational Therapists (Graduates and Experienced) to support our Clinic and the programs we offer. We can be flexible with work arrangements as we service a large geographical area across north east Victoria and southern NSW.
We don’t mind if you haven’t had any paediatric experience as we can train you, and we also don’t mind if you come with a little or a lot of experience - we are looking for all levels of expertise.
Your main duties and responsibilities will include (dependant on experience):
- Provide safe, evidence based assessment, outcome measures and therapy in line with TPP and NDIS principles
- Work collaboratively with clients, their families and/or significant others and other stakeholders to establish client focused goals, consistent with professional practice and evidence based practice
- Manage a case load in fair distribution amongst a team
- Provision of OT assessments and therapeutic interventions including facilitating group based therapy and providing consultative services to support workers, schools, pre-schools and other stakeholders.
- Get involved in and help lead group therapy programs
- Monitor, evaluate and review progress of therapy plans
- Develop resources to support clients and families.
About TPP:
Our current staff describe The Play Projects as a Supportive, Caring, Compassionate, Friendly, Collaborative and Fun place to work, so we want you to be a part of this team and contribute to the culture of our wonderful workplace. Our core values and 6 pillars of child development (Time in nature, Love and connection, Real food, Movement, Free play and Quality Sleep) speak to our tune, so they’ll need to speak to yours. The Play Projects team also really believes in the benefits of a healthy work life balance. Many of us have families and lead busy lives outside of work so we know how important it is for our staff to maintain a balanced lifestyle!
For this reason we:
- Enable a hybrid working environment - some days from the office and some from home (if based in Vic/NSW) OR - we offer a complete work from home environment
- Provide a great supportive, collaborative and innovative workplace environment
- Give you the ability to work flexible hours to suit your personal situation
- Pay above award rates and offer a bonus incentive program after your first 12 months of employment.
- Offer lots of perks. Some include; Clinical supervision, shadowing and mentoring opportunities, Awesome Professional development opportunities, lunches with the team, Team training days, Social events, A fun working atmosphere, state of the art facilities and flexibility! In other words - who wouldn’t want to work here?
A few requirements:
- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy or equivalent
- Able to demonstrate and apply an understanding of relevant and contemporary occupational therapy theory, practice knowledge and evidence in clinical practice.
- Experience in working with individuals with a disability who require Occupational therapy and guidance
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively with the multi disciplinary team to deliver safe client focused care
- The ability to create and maintain strong relationships with challenging clients in a short period of time
- Experience and a genuine interest in developing and implementing plans that ensure participants reach their full potential
- Ability to write quality reports in a timely manner
- Ability to commit to a minimum of 24 hours per week (this can be spread across a variety of ways to ensure it works for you!)
The Play project is a child safe service. We promote the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. We also encourage applications from Aboriginal peoples, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, working parents, LGBTQIA+ and people with a disability.
Applications will be assessed as they are submitted. Please submit a CV and cover letter or if you’d rather have a chat to find out more, please give us a call on 1800 953 761 and our friendly team will be in touch!