Senior Occupational Therapist – numerous positions
Job No:
AUTISMSA91
Location:
Adelaide
Are you a dynamic and committed professional with a passion for helping people to turn their potential into reality?
Would you enjoy the challenges and learning opportunities presented by working in South Australia's recognised leader in autism, Autism SA?
If so, come and join a dynamic and transforming organisation that supports individuals on the autism spectrum, their families and carers, enabling them to be true to themselves, and to be brilliant.
Autism SA has a strong legacy of being a recognised leader for helping individuals on the autism spectrum and their families in Australia. People on the autism spectrum are at the centre of everything we do. Our expert team delivers a range of individualised and person centred services and support, train professionals and follow evidence based practice. With the biggest social reform for the disability sector among us, Autism SA is further embracing the opportunity for new, different and innovative ways of providing responsive and adaptable services.
We are now seeking to employ Senior Occupational Therapists as a part of the Clinical Support Services department to join the Autism SA family.
If working with us would inspire you to jump out of bed each morning, contact us!
The Senior Occupational therapist will be responsible for but not limited to :
- Delivering therapy and intervention services for individuals and their families in a variety of settings that reflect current best practice in the area of therapy and intervention
- Coordinating caseloads and prioritising referrals
- Providing clinical supervision and support for staff or students
- Working collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team, which may include service providers from other sectors
- Providing newly developed programs and materials (as appropriate) and review of existing processes, programs and materials
Along with AHPRA registration, to be successful in this role you will have the following skills and attributes:
Essential:
- A minimum of 4 years Occupational Therapy experience
- Evidence of ongoing Professional Development in the area of Autism Spectrum
Desirable:
- Previous experience in a Senior or leadership role
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team
These positions are 12 month fixed term contracts with the possibility of extension
The positions will based in Netley - but there will be opportunity to be based in Elizabeth in future - providing services to metropolitan regions within Adelaide.
For a position description please contact Human Resources on hr@autismsa.org.au. For more information about this role, please contact Annie Sunners, Senior Clinician Occupational Therapist: asunners@autismsa.org.au
Applications including a CV, statement addressing the position description and the contact details of 3 referees are required.
Significant staff benefits are available under Autism SA’s current Enterprise Agreement including salary packaging.
Appointment is subject to a satisfactory DCSI child-related Employment screening and background check.
Help individuals turn their potential into reality!