At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess and support NDIS participants to enhance their independence and well-being.
- Company: Join Ability Action Australia, a leading NDIS provider with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Flexible schedule, competitive pay, professional development, and access to workshops.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming all backgrounds and experiences.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a passionate team.
- Qualifications: AHPRA registration and experience with NDIS participants required.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Ability Action Australia are one of the largest providers to the NDIS, supporting over 10,000 participants every year with the care they need, when and where it is needed. We have a multi-disciplinary team approach, building a quality support service around the needs and goals of our participants and their family.
We are expanding our team in Sydney and would love to welcome a passionate and dedicated independent Occupational Therapist Contractor to join us in making a positive impact in our community. We are open to applications from Occupational Therapists across Sydney with experience working with NDIS participants.
Responsibilities
- Assessing participants' emotional, psychological, cognitive, developmental and physical level of function and capacity through clinical observations and standardised assessments.
- Interpreting findings to formulate treatment goals unique to each participant.
- Provide therapeutic interventions that are evidence-based.
- Provide support and advice on adaptations to the environment including home, school, work and residential facilities.
- Recommend provision of Assistive Technology to assist participants with their functional limitations and promote independence.
Qualifications
- Current registration with AHPRA as an Occupational Therapist.
- Experience working with NDIS participants.
- Relevant insurance including Public Liability, Professional Indemnity, and Comprehensive Car Insurance.
- Police clearance, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Active ABN.
What we offer
- Flexibility – Manage your own schedule.
- Benefits and Support – Access to professional development, free clinical supervision and attend any workshops or team events you like.
- Excellent Remuneration – Competitive contractor rates!
- Abundance of Clients – Align your clinical preferences and work close to home.
- Passionate and Uplifting Culture – You will be providing services for a purpose and values driven organisation focused on delivering outstanding service to NDIS participants.
Additional Information
For more information, contact Lisa Hodge on 0448 546 107 or lhodge@abilityactionaustralia.com.au, for a confidential discussion. Not ready to apply? You can connect on LinkedIn or send a message. You are welcome here. Our fast-growing team of more than 3,500 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 LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team. We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.
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