Experienced, Flexible, Dynamic, Senior (Gr 2 Or 3) Occupational Therapist Needed!

Are you looking for a position where your work makes a HUGE difference in the lives of other people? Do you want to work with other people who have the same passion and intention to give to people who are vulnerable and need support, as you do? You should join us.

Banksia Palliative Care Service (Banksia) is a not-for-profit community based palliative care service, providing care to residents of Banyule, Nillumbik and Whittlesea - office is situated in Heidelberg.

We have undergone continuous growth over recent years and we are not finished - we are still growing and are embarking on an exciting time!

We need an experienced, motivated, flexible, senior (Grade 2 or 3) Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic, cohesive and caring team - we are looking for the right person.

We are looking for someone who is unique to do really important work with vulnerable people. Our palliative clients and their carers need someone who is engaged, skilled and wanting to make an effective and efficient difference in their lives. This role requires a person who has confidence in their own ability, who likes to be busy and move quickly and who able to conduct efficient assessments because they recognise that time is not always a luxury that our clients have.

Are you ready to take a step into autonomy? Are you looking for a role where YOU make the decisions and difference - a role that you can help design and define? Do you want to know every day, when you finish work, that what you have done really matters? If your answers are “yes”, and you would like to work with an amazing team, who do very emotional, but essential work EVERY day…we want to hear from you!

The successful candidate will:

• Have successfully completed Bachelors or Masters in Occupational Therapy - minimum of 4 years post graduate experience (essential).
• Have current AHPRA registration (essential).
• Have experience working in a community-based organisation (preferred but not essential).
• Be a confident, strong, motivated, caring, senior Occupational Therapist.
• Have a demonstrated ability to work autonomously, prioritise workload and respond effectively to competing demands while maintaining accountability.
• Have a passion for palliative care and be willing to undertake education and training to learn about palliative care and community service delivery.
• Hold a current and unrestricted drivers license (essential).
• Be a permanent Australian residency.
• Have full covid-19 vaccination, and be willing to have boosters as required (essential).
• Agree to undertake a National Police Check and Working-with-Children certification.

Banksia will provide:

• A newly-formed managerial team with a person-centred and team-wellness mentality.
• Full Salary Packaging entitlements including meals and entertainment cards, and vehicle leasing.
• A Staff Wellness package which includes Team Days, education forums and a comprehensive EAP.
• Full orientation and structured support and training at commencement of employment and continuing as needed.
• Professional development and specialised training for successful applicants.
• A strong, positive, collaborative and nurturing culture and a friendly, relaxed work environment.

NOTE - this role will NOT include working from home hours.

Please direct all enquiries, to [email protected] using the subject line: Occupational Therapist - Community Palliative Care enquiry via EthicalJobs or contact our office on (03) 9455 0822 and ask for Anna Pagnin (Support Services and Wellbeing Manager).