22 Aug
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Autism
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Adelaide
Multiple Permanent full-time positions available.
Part-time flexibility possible
Positions based at either ourTonsleyorElizabethclinic, with opportunities to also work within the community.
Full salary packaging benefits (ability to sacrifice up to $15,899 per annum)
Your new company
As Australia's longest standing autism peak body, Autism SA has a strong and rich history of being a recognised leader in providing specialised services to individuals on the autism spectrum, their families, and the broader community.
When you join Autism SA you'll get to work with dedicated and passionate staff who are driven to support autistic people to live the life they choose in an inclusive society.
Working alongside experienced colleagues from a variety of professions, you'll have access to an extensive knowledge base and development opportunities, giving you the chance to fuel your professional growth, expand your skills, and provide the highest quality of care to clients and their families.
About the role
Join ourwelcoming,inclusive, tight-knitteam, who embrace neurodiversity and foster a supportive work environment
Work withautistic clients across the lifespan, with clients allocated to clinical preferences where possible
Adddiversityto your role, with opportunities to be involved in a variety ofcommunity eventsand initiatives, such as our recent Sensory Zoneat Gather Round, and theBeauty and the Beast Relaxed Performance
We embrace and respect neurodiversity and prioritise usingneurodiversity-affirming practiceswithin therapy
The role is responsible and accountable for the provision of therapeutic assessments and evidence-based intervention for individuals across all age ranges, in the area of Occupational Therapy.
What we can offer you
Realistic KPIs
High-level of clinical supervision and support, including:
Regular clinical supervisions with your clinical Senior, tailored to your professional needs and fortnightly team updates meetings
Access to and support from discipline-specific Clinical Leads
Regular operational supervision and supportfrom your Business Unit Lead, to assist you with admin and operational processes, to allow your clinical supervision to be just that – clinical!
Fantastic training and professional developmentopportunities (including access to in-house training, research teams and external PD)
Modern clinic spacesequipped with purpose-built therapy rooms and well-resourced gross motor and sensory spaces.
Resources and assessments:Access to an extensive and ever-growing collection of up-to-date, neurodiversity-affirming, evidence-based therapeutic resources and assessments.
Your Schedule preferences are considered and supported,to create a workday that works best to your working style and strengths.
Opportunity to facilitate, lead and co-design group programs, including our interest-based groups, School Readiness Program and Mealtime Groups and services.
We offertravel reimbursementand work hard to match caseloads to your preferred geography wherever we can.
Opportunities to be involved in a variety of internal committees,
including the Wellbeing Committee and Neurodivergent Staff Committee.
Leadership opportunitiesand opportunities for growth, aligning to the Clinical Competencies Framework
Flexible working arrangements including locations (2 clinic bases and community sessions available) and flexible working hours (including the opportunity to accumulate and take Flexi-time).
Attractive salary packaging benefits(an opportunity to increase our take home pay) as part of a non-profit organisation, including options for novated lease agreements and meals and entertainment benefits.
Access to our employee benefits programincluding paid parental leave, 16 weeks paid parental leave, Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling, recruitment referral bonus, and more!
What you will need to succeed
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) or similar;
Membership or eligibility for membership with Allied Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
Knowledge and experience in the delivery of Occupational Therapy services and working with autistic individuals;
Satisfactory DHS Working with Children Clearance, NDIS Worker Screening, and National Police Check,
SA Driver License
New graduates are encouraged to apply.
See here for more information about our New Graduate Program .
Autism SA is committed to improving and sustaining employment outcomes for people from diverse backgrounds.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
For more information about this prospect, please contact Victoria Brown, Business Unit Lead – Therapy Service via email: ******
No recruitment agencies please
📌 Occupational Therapist (Adelaide)
🏢 Autism
📍 Adelaide