Occupational Therapist - autism specific intervention specialist - ACT & NSW Surrounding areas

Autism Spectrum Australia

Chatswood, NSW 


Unspecified

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 1 March 2019


Are you passionate about people?

<div class='container'> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Are you passionate about people,&nbsp;positive about what's possible and do you pride yourself on providing a high level of customer service? ........if yes,&nbsp;then a career at Autism Spectrum Australia might be for you!&nbsp;</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Permanent, full time&nbsp;role</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Approx. $67k to $100k p.a. FTE salary package range - inclusive of superannuation</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Excellent tax effective salary packaging benefits</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Training or experience in Positive&nbsp;Behaviour&nbsp;Support is&nbsp;preferred&nbsp;</strong></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Itinerant&nbsp;role servicing ACT and NSW surrounds&nbsp;</strong></span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em>Aspect Therapy are recruiting for a full time Occupational Therapist to join our growing ACT team. If you share our passion for making difference in the lives of individuals on the autism spectrum &nbsp;&amp; would like to work in the nation's capital city&nbsp;please read on!</em><strong><em>&nbsp;</em></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Who are we? </strong>Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is Australia&rsquo;s leading national autism service provider and knowledge leader. <em>A<strong> "Different Brilliant"</strong></em> is our inspiration, focusing on the strengths and interests of people on the autism spectrum.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">We believe that every person, of any age, on the autism spectrum or&nbsp;with a developmental delay, has the right to be an active participant in the community, to make choices about things that matter to them and to enjoy a good quality of life. With over 50 years&rsquo; of experience, we have a proven track record of delivering high quality support and therapy services.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Aspect Therapy:&nbsp;</strong>The therapy team employs over 250 allied health therapists and delivers services which are person and family-centred, flexible, responsive and evidence-informed for individuals of all ages on the autism spectrum. This role will see you building and nurturing connections in therapy environments including the community, schools, preschools and early education settings.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>About the role:</strong> Work within a trans-disciplinary&nbsp;team of therapists including speech pathologists, occupational therapists, psychologists, special educators and social workers. Develop, deliver and evaluate evidence based, individualised services across a range of settings within the specified region of ACT and NSW surrounds. Work with individuals on the autism spectrum through individualised school, home and community based programs. Build capacity of families, care givers and the broader community to develop the strengths of each individual and to promote and encourage engagement within their community.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What do we offer?</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A competitive salary package (including attractive and tax effective salary packaging benefits)</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Excellent internal and external professional development opportunities</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Comprehensive support and supervision</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Connections with highly experienced therapy staff who are part of a larger therapy team</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Interesting and varied work with comprehensive structure training programs to ensure you best skilled to make a difference in your new role</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Your manager will support your individual learning needs</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">You will be trained on tier 1,2,3 Positive Behaviour Support</span></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;<span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Essential skills, experience and qualifications:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Tertiary or higher&nbsp;qualification in Occupational Therapy</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Fully registered with AHPRA</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Training or experience in Positive&nbsp;Behaviour&nbsp;Support is&nbsp;preferred&nbsp;</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Demonstrated ability to engage and empathise with individuals on the autism spectrum and their families and carers</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to use assessment skills &amp; tailor evidence-base intervention to meet the needs of individuals on the autism spectrum &amp; their families or carers</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Outstanding organisational, communication, written and presentation skills</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to coordinate the delivery of a service, including managing enquiries, referrals and intake as well as recording and reporting service information</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to empower others to implement and maintain strategies</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Ability to work independently and as part of a team</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Superior customer service approach</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Current valid&nbsp;driver&rsquo;s licence and use of own vehicle for business purposes</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Willingness to travel across the listed&nbsp;LGAs<br /></span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">ACT Working With Vulnerable People for paid employment</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">NSW Working With Children Check for paid employment</span></li> <li><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Current first aid, CPR and anaphylaxis certificates (preferred)</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;">A National Police Check clearance is a requirement and Aspect will arrange this. You may be required to provide an International Police Check clearance.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What we offer: </strong>A competitive package will be based on relevant qualifications and experience. As a Public Benevolent Institution (PBI), Aspect employees receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities including $15,899 each year tax free. This means you can increase the value of your take-home pay. <span style="font-size: small;">Click here for a </span><a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT525/assets/6736617" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">summary</span></a><span style="font-size: small;"> of some of the benefits you can access when working at Aspect.</span></span></p> <p><a href="https://applynow.net.au/jobs/ASPECT498/assets/10182314"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Click here to view the Position Profile.</span></a></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>To apply: </strong><span style="font-size: small;">Please attach your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire as part of Aspect's online recruitment process.&nbsp;Cover letter is optional.</span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Please submit applications as soon as possible.</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Enquiries should be directed to:&nbsp;</strong>Joanne Randall, Operational Leader ACT on 0466 354 141.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Click here for more more information about&nbsp;<a href="https://spark.adobe.com/page/XbtiQsYe9HGOD/" target="_blank">Aspect Therapy</a>&nbsp;or go to&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://www.autismspectrum.org.au/">www.autismspectrum.org.au</a></span></span>&nbsp;</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em><strong>Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is comm</strong></em><em><strong>itted to providing an environment free from abuse, neglect and exploitation of the people we support.</strong>&nbsp;</em></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><em><strong>Aspect is a Public Benevolent Institution and EEO employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.</strong></em></span></p> </div>
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