About the Company

At AEIOU Foundation for Children with Autism, we have a simple yet sincere goal: to provide early intervention that enables children with autism to live their best lives. It’s how we do it that sets us apart from everybody else. A profit-for-purpose organisation, established in 2005, our family-centred program meets the Guidelines for Good Practice and supports children with autism to develop essential life skills, independence, and confidence.

The Position:

• Full-time or part-time permanent position based in our Bald Hills Centre
• Support children with autism aged 2 - 6 years, in developing specific expressive and receptive language skills, social skills and mealtime management
• Join a transdisciplinary team of peers in Behaviour Therapy, Speech Pathology and Early Education
• Work with our wonderful children and utilise your skills as an Occupational Therapist with the principles of Behaviour Analysis (which we help you develop)
• Create and implement early intervention programs that assist our children to enhance their independence and quality of life.

About you:

• You are a passionate Occupational Therapist seeking a purposeful and meaningful vocation to make a significant difference in the lives of children with autism.
• You are equipped with a tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, or are about to graduate.
• You have a current Occupational Therapy Australia membership, or able to obtain
• Have your COVID-19 Vaccination certificate (double-dosed) or able to obtain before commencement (or have an approved exemption)
• Have a current Paid Blue Card (or able to obtain before commencement)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check required if your Blue Card was applied for or renewed post 1 February 2021

Graduates welcome to apply!

What we do for you:

• Competitive above award wages - base salary range from $73K to $100K plus super (salary is negotiated based on qualifications and experience)
• Salary packaging benefits of up to $15,900 per year which increases your take home pay
• Four-week intensive induction program and ongoing supervision with a senior therapist
• Paid Parental Leave
• 5 weeks annual leave, plus the option to purchase an additional week
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and immediate family
• Regular paid professional development days
• Values-based quarterly recognition awards

Culture

AEIOU Foundation is a caring culture with a drive to continually improve and provide employee recognition through clear organisation values: Support, Teamwork, Excellence and Passion.

How to Apply

Apply for this position today via clicking Apply Now by attaching a brief cover letter and a resume. We encourage candidates to submit their application as early as possible.

For further insight into the role please contact Brigitte Pernusch, Center Manager on 07 3889 7751.