Occupational Therapist – Paediatric And Aged Care (Melbourne)

Occupational Therapist – Paediatric And Aged Care (Melbourne)

04 Aug
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Catholiccare Sydney
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Melbourne

04 Aug

Catholiccare Sydney

Melbourne

Occupational Therapist – Paediatric and Aged Care
Location: Cabramatta West | Employment Type: FP - Full-Time Ongoing | Department: Allied Health | Closing Date: 27 Aug ****
Clinic in Cabramatta West | Clients based in Southwest| Flexible to your location
Full-time Opportunity | Hybrid Working
CPD Allowance up to $**** | Clinical Supervision Provided | NFP Salary Packaging
Integritas Allied Health is CatholicCare Sydney's clinic dedicated to providing an interprofessional allied health service that is person-centred.
We deliver high-quality, evidence-based healthcare for children, families, young people, and adults with disabilities to help them achieve their goals.
We have a very exciting chance for an Occupational Therapist to support our wide range of clients in clinic, in homes and community settings such as schools.
You Can Choose Between
Paediatric OT: working in the CatholicCare clinic, homes, schools, childcares
Aged-Care OT: providing home and community-based therapy for the elderly
Both: if you prefer working across the life span
Our Occupational therapists work closely with other Clinical therapies and Home Care team, to receive guidance and exchange information, and with clients and their families, to build supportive relationships within the confines of external funding guidelines.
About The Role
Collaborate Across Disciplines: Engage with a multidisciplinary team to assess and address occupational performance challenges, involving families and carers when appropriate.
Conduct Comprehensive Assessments: Utilise functional, standardised, and non-standardised tools to evaluate clients' age, goals, and diagnoses or disabilities.
Develop Tailored Therapy Programs: Co-design,



implement, and review individualised therapy plans in partnership with the Senior Occupational Therapist, ensuring timely and effective interventions.
Provide Expert Guidance: Offer professional advice to early intervention, mainstream, and school transition services, supporting children and families in their journey.
Produce Clear Documentation: Generate timely reports with actionable recommendations to inform ongoing therapy planning.
Empower Clients and Families: Assist clients, families, and carers in accessing both specialist and mainstream community supports, fostering independence and well-being.
Liaise with Homecare Teams: Provide professional guidance to Homecare teams engaged with older clients, ensuring holistic care.
About You
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy), or equivalent and registered with AHPRA
Working with Children Check and understanding of Child Protection Legislation
Current NSW driver license and use of registered motor vehicle
NDIS Check
Our Benefits
Professional Growth: Tailored professional development opportunities to support your career ambitions
Work-Life Balance: Embrace flexibility, hybrid or flexible working arrangements, flexible start/finish times, family-friendly organisation
Tax Savings: Maximise your income with generous salary packaging,



reducing your tax and increasing your take-home pay
Generous Leave: Above-award annual and personal/carers leave, extended parental leave, celebration day
Supportive Team: Join a friendly and supportive team that values your contributions
Wellbeing: Free access to a premium mindfulness app, EAP counselling, yearly flu vaccinations, and a variety of wellbeing activities to make your workday more enjoyable
Choose a workplace that cares about your growth, happiness, and overall well-being.
About Us
People are at the core of everything we do: from supporting and enhancing the wellbeing of our clients to the nurturing and development of our staff and their career aspirations.
CatholicCare Sydney is a leading not-for-profit agency supporting people from all walks of life.
We're an organisation that promotes diversity and inclusion and commits to the growth and wellbeing of our staff, empowering them to make a positive change to the community.
CatholicCare is the official social services agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney and a certified Family Friendly Organisation.
Applications for this position close on 26 August ****.
We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, identities, abilities, and cultures, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, member of the LGBTQI+ community, and people living with disabilities.
CatholicCare requires the preferred applicant to undertake a National Criminal History Record Check prior to employment, and for some roles, a Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may be required.
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📌 Occupational Therapist – Paediatric And Aged Care (Melbourne)
🏢 Catholiccare Sydney
📍 Melbourne

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