Occupational Therapist - school and community based role

Job Description

Occupational Therapist - School and Community Based Role Full-time Department: Individual & Community Services Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused, and customer-driven. At Aspect, we recognise a different brilliant, where we seek to understand, engage, and celebrate the strengths, interests, and aspirations of people on the autism spectrum. $78K - $116,000K pa FTE (pro rata for part-time) inclusive of super + phone + laptop + reimbursement of daily work kms travelled + tolls Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay Leave entitlements including paid parental leave, generous sick/carer's leave, and an annual personal day for wellbeing School-based role with the option to work in the community as well Join a team of passionate dedicated professionals in a supportive school environment. Our trusted Aspect Therapy team aims to support and empower individuals on the spectrum and their families/support network to bring about meaningful change based on functional goals. As the role of a School Occupational Therapist, you work closely with the Learning Support Team to achieve the best outcomes for students at Aspect South Coast School. We work in partnership with the student and their teachers and families to identify strengths, areas of need, and build collaborative programs to support their education. Start and end every day with an organisation at the forefront of service delivery in an NDIS environment, knowing that you’re doing something amazing. Minimum Requirements Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy Fully registered with AHPRA Current driver’s licence, use of own vehicle for business purposes (reimbursed per km), and willingness to travel across your local community NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance Working with Children Check for paid employment for the state you reside in NDIS Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’ certificate. If you have not already completed the free module, click here to access it . You may be required to provide an international police clearance To apply Please attach your resume (not compulsory) and complete the candidate questionnaire; cover letter is optional. Successful applicants will be asked to provide their statements of service to calculate their remuneration level. Enquiries should be directed to: Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes and are happy to individualise these. #J-18808-Ljbffr