At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct assessments and set goals to support participants in their daily lives.
- Company: Leading NDIS provider with a diverse and supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, competitive salary, and great perks like salary packaging and bonuses.
- Other info: Join a fast-growing team that values diversity and offers career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while enjoying a balanced work style.
- Qualifications: AHPRA registration and a passion for helping people with disabilities.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
We are one of the largest providers to the NDIS, with a multi-disciplinary team approach, tailored to the needs and goals of our participants and their family.
Job Description
Our team at #AAA is growing, and we would love to welcome an Occupational Therapist in the Penrith area. Full time or part time roles available.
In this role you will
- Complete functional assessments with participants in their homes and community environments.
- Set meaningful, person-centred goals informed by real life routines and support needs.
- Provide recommendations for environmental modifications across home, school and work settings.
- Identify and prescribe appropriate Assistive Technology to support independence.
- Collaborate with families, support coordinators and the wider team to ensure smooth service delivery.
Qualifications
To be successful in this role you will have
- Current AHPRA registration as an Occupational Therapist.
- Proven ability to work independently in a community setting.
- Proactive mindset with a drive for continuous improvement.
- Strong communication and relationship building skills.
- Genuine passion for supporting people with disability.
What's in it for you?
- Great benefits including salary packaging, referral bonuses, extra leave purchase options and corporate discounts
- True flexibility to choose the hours and days that suit your lifestyle
- Competitive package with industry-leading salary, kilometre reimbursement, laptop, smartphone, PD allowance and performance rewards
- Balanced work style combining work from home, community visits and access to office and clinic spaces
- Genuine support with weekly supervision, dedicated mentors and senior clinician guidance
- Career growth through tailored training, professional development and pathways across Ability Action Australia and Med Health
Our fast-growing team of more than 4,000 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.
We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.
Occupational Therapist in Penrith employer: Ability Action Australia
At Ability Action Australia, we pride ourselves on being a leading employer in the NDIS sector, offering flexible hours and a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Our team enjoys competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while working alongside a diverse and passionate group of professionals. With tailored training and mentorship, we empower our Speech Pathologists to thrive in their careers while delivering essential services to those in need.
