At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide therapy services to clients, focusing on their strengths and goals.
- Company: Join Scope, a leader in disability support with a mission to empower individuals.
- Benefits: Enjoy salary packaging, flexible leave options, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team committed to inclusion and community participation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in disability services and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Scope's purpose is to create meaningful opportunities for people with disability to belong and thrive. We support people with physical, intellectual and multiple disabilities to achieve their goals. Scope is a registered provider under the NDIS and delivers a range of services including supported independent living, short term accommodation (respite), social connections, lifestyle options, therapy and employment services in over 420 service locations across Victoria and NSW.
About The Role
- Provide therapy service to clients on a needs basis whilst building on their strengths and developing suitable long-term solutions.
- Deliver goal directed therapy services to children and young teens, or older teens and adults depending on your scope of practice. Services will be provided collaboratively with significant others to support a person’s wellbeing, function and community participation in a range of environments.
- Support clients across a variety of clinical settings to develop and review individual therapy and support plans, ensuring goals are meaningful, meet the needs of the individual and reflect their personal goals.
- Provide informative and current information to clients around valuable services to maximize their ability to make informed choices.
About You
- You truly believe in our mission to enable each person we support to live as an equal and empowered citizen.
- You are an experienced clinician and have relevant experience in disability services.
- You are committed to human-centred approaches, strength-based practices, and supporting inclusion and participation.
- You have excellent communication skills and are a team player.
Requirements
- Current Driver's License and your own vehicle.
- You are a current practicing member with AHPRA or a peak professional body.
- NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance and Working with Children's Check (Employee).
- Valid Australian working rights and an international Police Check if you have lived or worked overseas for more than one year within the last ten years.
Benefits
- Salary Packaging: Employees can salary package up to $15,900 per year, allowing you to pay for everyday living expenses (e.g., rent, mortgage, groceries, petrol) before tax - maximising take-home pay. Additional meal & entertainment packaging options may be available (~$2,600 per year).
- Purchased Leave Scheme: Access to additional leave options beyond the standard entitlement, giving flexibility for personal time or rest.
- Paid Orientation & Ongoing Training: New starters receive a paid orientation program, with continued skills development and career progression opportunities across therapy, support work, and more. Currently, we award our staff up to $1500 (annually) for PD additional to the internal PD provided.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential mental health support, counselling, and wellbeing services to support you through both work and personal challenges.
- Smart Spending vouchers: Access a wide range of discounted Instant Vouchers (e.g., Coles, Kmart, JB Hi-Fi) via the app 'Smart Spending'. Save purchased vouchers securely in your digital wallet, even if you're offline, ready to use in-store or online.
Scope (Aust) is a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - We commit to respond to every applicant. Take your career on a journey with Scope and work proactively with us to achieve our purpose!
Occupational Therapist employer: Aust Ltd
At Scope, we pride ourselves on being an employer that offers meaningful work with a purpose, creating opportunities for people with disabilities to thrive. Our collaborative and supportive team environment fosters professional growth, while our flexible working arrangements and generous salary packaging benefits ensure a rewarding experience. Located in Hawthorn, our office is easily accessible by public transport, making it convenient for our employees to contribute to impactful transformation initiatives.
