Paediatric Occupational Therapist / Key Worker - Gippsland

Please note: Windermere will be closed from 5:00pm Friday 20 December 2024, and will reopen from 9:00am Monday 6 January 2025. We will respond to your application for the Paediatric Occupational Therapist / Key Worker opportunity when we return in the new year. Thank you for your understanding. Wishing you a safe and happy festive season.

Are you an experienced OT looking to work within a team environment? Do you enjoy working with like-minded Allied Health professionals who are genuinely passionate about what they do?

If you’re looking to move away from the hustle and bustle of a busy healthcare environment and really dedicate quality time to working with consumers to reach their goals, then read on as this is the perfect opportunity for you!

First, Let’s talk about what’s in it for you? Why Windermere?

We know you are spoilt for choice in the vibrant Allied Health Space, but do you want to know why you should join Windermere? Over 80% of our staff tell us that we have a happy workplace with a team dedicated to supporting our consumers and each other.

Windermere aims to assist people with a disability to identify support that really matters most to them. Our team of talented Occupational Therapists provide service to children and youth aged 0 -12 years who may be demonstrating delays or difficulties with their development including gross and fine motor skills and social skills.

Windermere fosters a culture of flexibility, support and wellbeing. We have a wide range of workplace benefits including:

• Flexible work hours and ways of working
• Rostered days off
• Above Award Personal Leave and 17.5% annual leave loading
• Gifted days off (between Christmas and New Year)
• Employee Referral Program
• Flexible Leave Scheme (50/52)
• Study leave and opportunities for professional development
• Salary packaging up to $15,900

As Windermere is a not-for-profit organisation, employees are able to claim everyday living expenses up to $15,900 against their annual Pre-Tax Salary.  See example below and note this depends on your individual circumstances:

Annual Salary - $93,001.64 Without Salary Packaging, this is the equivalent comparative salary in the job market to $100,216.70 (including $15,900 Salary Packaging).

Job Description

About the role

We are seeking an experienced OT for a permanent opportunity. Recognised as a family friendly and flexible workplace environment, we are open to the successful applicant working full-time or part-time (22.8 or 30.4 hours per week). We also offer a hybrid model of working remotely from home and meeting with consumers in their natural surroundings or within our offices in Warragul.

As a Windermere Occupational Therapist, you will:

• deliver a broad range of evidence informed intervention strategies, standardised assessments and parent training to increase communication and active participation in social and educational settings for children;
• undertake face to face consultation and relationship building in natural environments, schools and kindergartens as well as our modern office facilities and therapy spaces;
• liaise and collaborate with a transdisciplinary team to design and deliver comprehensive support plans; and
• Provide key worker support and advice to families and children in relation to speaking, listening, understanding language, fluency and social skills.

Desired Skills and Experience

To succeed in this role:

You are confident and enthusiastic with a ‘can-do’ attitude. You are self-motivated and can work independently to meet set targets, as well as forming part of a collaborative, family focused and holistic transdisciplinary team. You are adaptable and resilient and thrive in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement of your practice ensures you make a real and lasting difference to the lives of your consumers.

Technical Skills & Professional Experience:

You will have a tertiary qualification within Occupational Therapy and hold a current registration with AHPRA.  Furthermore, you will have specialist knowledge and relevant demonstrated OT experience within a paediatric practice. 

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy with current and ongoing registration with AHPRA
• Sound theoretical knowledge, ideally with a minimum of 2 years discipline specific clinical experience, with particular reference to paediatric practice 0-12 years
• Demonstrated knowledge of typical development and common conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy and developmental delay
• Knowledge and skills in the assessment, intervention and evaluation services for children & families
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as work independently, including office based or remote off-site locations
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage use of time in a fast paced, complex service environment in order to meet service KPIs and provide a consumer-focused, high-quality and responsive service
• Demonstrated knowledge in the assessment and prescription of assistive technology
• Ability to use a computer and all relevant technology
• Willingness to promote and support practices that are inclusive, culturally responsive, safe and accessible.
• Current Victorian Drivers’ Licence.
• Willingness to undertake relevant pre-employment screening and checks - including NDIS worker screening check, Police Check, Pre-Employment Medical and Working with Children's check
• Right to Work in Australia e.g. Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Visa holder with full working rights

If this opportunity excites you, then click the “Apply” button to view the detailed position descriptionand submit your application. Please also ensure you address the Key Selection Criteria in your application letter.

If you require any specific access adjustments or support within the Windermere recruitment, interview or onboarding process please contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist via phone +613 8794 1311 or email opportunities@windermere.org.au

Windermere is committed to equity & equality for consumers and employees, this by building diverse and inclusive services and work environments, where all peoples from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, CALD, LGBTIQ+ Communities and those living with disability will know and feel accepted, affirmed, safe and celebrated. Windermere is delivering this through the continued development and implementation of our Welcoming and Inclusion Strategy as we seek to provide a diverse workforce at all levels.