Description:
About Us
Novita provides early intervention, rehabilitation, therapy, assistive technology and disability services to more than 4,300 people living with disability, as well as support for their families and carers. Our primary purpose is to enable kids, young people and adults living with disability and their families to participate in the community to their full potential.
About the Role
Working at Novita, you will be responsible for providing evidenced based assessment and intervention services that enhance the lives of our clients. By assisting children, teenagers and adults who are experiencing sensory issues or challenges with their movement, play, personal care, sleep, vision, independent living skills (such as shopping or transport), you will work as part of a team to assist clients and their families in achieving their goals and maximising their potential.
As an innovative, self-motivated Occupational Therapist you will:
- Manage a caseload involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of appropriate assistive technology or home modification solutions for both adults and children
- Select, apply and evaluate the effectiveness of interventions and their ability to meet goals and objectives
- Integrate occupational therapy services with other Novita services to support a multi-disciplinary approach and liaising with and engaging in decision making, client reviews, planning sessions, program conferences and other appropriate meetings
- Provide orientation and performance feedback to occupational therapists under your supervision
- Actively work with clients and their families to understand their goals and how they relate to our service delivery, and contribute to NDIS service planning as required
- Attend relevant professional development and continuing education programmes to ensure your currency of knowledge within clinical practice
About You
Along with AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist, to be successful in this role you will have:
- Experience in a range of occupational therapy interventions, including the ability to adapt established occupational therapy assessments and interventions to meet client needs
- Knowledge of inclusive practices, and child and family-centered practices
- Experience in working with clients with high and complex needs and the ability to support other clinicians in developing these skills
- Experience in supervision, management and development of other health professionals in the clinical setting
- Ability to communicate effectively with and support customers, children, parents and staff
- Ability to generalise therapy goals within multiple natural environments
- Drive, passion and commitment to your work and Novita's purpose
- A commitment to continuing professional development
We’re serious about safeguarding our clients. If you don’t have a current NDIS Worker Check and SA Working with Children Check, we’ll let you know how to obtain these prior to starting work with us.
Remuneration Package and Benefits
Total remuneration package includes base salary, annual leave loading and statutory superannuation contribution. Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 of your salary, increasing your take-home pay by approximately $5,000. Further salary-packaging benefits available include meal and entertainment expenses, accommodation and venue hire, private novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions.
You will be working with a positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others, Professional development opportunities including participation in EVOLVE conference, skills development sessions, Knowledge Sharing and external opportunities to learn and train and Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference.
Position Description
The position description can be accessed by clicking the "Apply" button at the top of the page and scrolling down to the "Position Description" link via Novita Career page.
Apply Now and make a difference!
When you work with Novita, you change lives, click ‘Apply Now’. If you would like to have a confidential conversation before applying, contact Brett Williams on +61881821***.
Applications close 5.00pm Friday 21st March 2025.
Novita is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal and fair consideration for employment. Applicants with a disability and/or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are actively encouraged to apply. All potentially successful candidates will be required to complete background checks which will include a criminal history check prior to confirmation of employment.