Occupational Therapist – Child and Youth

Job Description

Flexible days and hours/start date 0.6 EFT to 1.0 EFT (45.6 hours per fortnight up to 76 hours per fortnight) Professional development, study leave opportunities and salary packaging available Based in Kyneton About Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health is a not-for-profit community health organisation providing a comprehensive range of free and low-cost health, wellbeing and community services in early childhood, youth, families, adults, aged and disability. Covering an area of over 1700 km2 from Sunbury to beyond the borders of Macedon Ranges Shire, our 260 staff and 70 volunteers are based across four sites at Kyneton, Romsey, and Sunbury. The organisation has a proud history of delivering community health services to the region for over 40 years. Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health builds the social fabric of our communities through diverse services and programs that help people support themselves and each other. About the Role This position is part of our Primary Care unit, which delivers a wide variety of services and programs through Commonwealth and State Government block funding, ‘fee for service’ programs including NDIS, and Home Care Package clients as well as Primary Health Network funding for chronic and complex clients in the Macedon Ranges and Sunbury region. Work in the local community through a range of flexible funding schemes including: Community Health School Readiness HACC-PYP NDIS About You Experience in the delivery of occupational therapy services to children and/or adolescents. Experience in working with families using a strengths-based approach. Knowledge of the early childhood and/or education sector. Experience and/or knowledge in the delivery of community education programs and a clear understanding of confidentiality and privacy requirements. Demonstrated ability to review and develop programs and service delivery models that enhance the operations of the Child and Youth Allied Health unit. Ability to operate in a consultative manner, within the organisation, community, and with key stakeholders. Benefits and Perks Our benefits enhance everyday wellbeing and encourage you to take time to make a difference in the community: Supervision embedded and valued within the team and support with your professional development. The option to access purchased leave. Free professional counselling from our world-class employee assistance program. In addition to your salary and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and access to the full $15,900 salary packaging benefits plus up to $2,650 meals and entertainment packaging benefits. Access to the Fitness Passport program (subsidised access to selected gyms across Victoria) and organisational-led employee wellbeing initiatives such as virtual challenges and all-staff development day. Free parking and fresh fruit on-site for all employees. The successful candidate will be required to undertake and maintain a National Criminal History Check, NDIS Safety Screening check, Working with Children Check, and hold valid Australian working rights. How to Apply As an employer, we value diversity and encourage applicants from all cultures and backgrounds. To be considered for a role, your application must include a cover letter, resume (including three referees), and responses to the key selection criteria, which need to be submitted via email to: Applications Close: Friday 21 February at 5.00pm #J-18808-Ljbffr