Occupational Therapist

The Opportunity

• Permanent Full-Time and Part-Time positions
• Competitive salary package (based on experience)
• Paid on-site car park, mobile phone, & Fleet car usage
• Flexible arrangements are negotiable (after probation)
• Professional Development Allowance:
  • up to $1000 p.a. for training and up to 3 days conference leave

Occupational Therapists are critical to the Allied Health services we support here at HenderCare, and we’re currently seeking experienced Occupational Therapists who specialise in paediatrics to join our team. You will ensure our clients are provided high-quality support services and therapeutic care informed by evidence-based research.
 

Our Allied Health division are a multi-disciplinary team, providing clinical services to clients within paediatrics, aged care, and NDIS supports. The team is engaging, collaborative, and supportive to ensure you’re assisted in reaching your full potential. You’ll work alongside established clinicians who have extensive field experience and supportive management who are dedicated to your development and furthering your clinical skillset.

Take your next step with HenderCare.

About the Role

As the Occupational Therapist, you will provide an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on our clients outcomes and the development of a skilled and supported team. In this role you will:

• Independently manage a clinical caseload, including clients with complex needs, while maintaining high standards of clinical practice.
• Conduct comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessments, interventions, and evaluations, providing effective strategies and recommendations to enhance client function, safety, and participation in daily activities.
• Collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team, working closely with families, health professionals, and service providers to ensure holistic care.
• Assess and prescribe assistive technology and home modifications that support people with disabilities in safely engaging in their daily occupations.
• Ensure timely response to referrals, maintain accurate records, and meet service delivery targets in line with HenderCare's policies and standards.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives, service development projects, and continuous improvement activities to enhance service delivery outcomes.

About You

Our ideal candidate will have the following:
 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications, including experience working as a mid-senior clinician.
• AHPRA registered, including membership to OTA (or eligible to register).
• Demonstrated experience working in paediatrics-focused therapeutic care.
• Significant experience within the NDIS.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional organisational skills with a proven ability to manage competing priorities.
• Evidence of mentoring, team leading, or supervising staff is advantageous but not essetial.

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered. Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

Get in touch for more information | careers@hendercare.com.au 

Welcome to HenderCare

At HenderCare, we pride ourselves on the high-quality care and support we offer to people living with a disability, people in the acute healthcare sector, children and young people, and our older Australians. Our mission is to give our all for health and community care, with our clients at the forefront of all that we do – enhancing their lives and assisting them to achieve their goals and improve their well-being.

We recognise that our greatest contribution to enhancing the lives of our clients is the investment in talented, caring, and passionate people. We champion diversity and equality, foster a culture of respect and support, and provide growth and developmental opportunities for you to reach your full potential throughout your career.

So, why work at HenderCare?

• Competitive pay
• Inclusive and supportive leadership
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs
• Wellbeing services and corporate discount packages
• Work-life balance and flexible arrangements

HenderCare is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional and safe working environment with a zero-tolerance approach to sexual abuse, bullying, discrimination, and harassment. We value Australia's diversity and seek to improve equal and equitable opportunities for all employees and prospective candidates, regardless of race, age, gender, sex, abilities, culture, language, and socio-economic background. 

We are committed to fostering a work environment that respects and pays tribute to the rich history and culture of our First Nations People. Through our combined efforts in Closing the Gap, we aim to provide valuable employment for our First Nations peoples and encourage their contribution to our workforce.

Apply Today

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and would like to apply for this exciting opportunity? You will need to:

• Update your profile and apply on SEEK only.
• Attach a current Resume/CV.
• Include a Cover Letter (2 pages max).

We are actively looking to fill this role and reserve the right to shortlist and interview applicants whilst this advertisement is open; therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Applications close on Monday, 3 February at 11:59 pm unless a suitable candidate is appointed earlier. 

Please do not e-mail your applications.