Use your skill and passion to make a difference in people’s lives. Step away from the desk and enjoy a flexible way of working!

the opportunity

If you asked us what a typical day as an OT at Nulsen Therapy looks like, we’d struggle to give you a straight answer. Every day, you’ll get to work with interesting, varied, and challenging cases, collaborating and brainstorming with team members one day and visiting clients in the community the next. Witness the joy when your clients achieve their goals and be there to support them when things get tough.

Empowerment and person-centred service is what we’re all about, for clients and equally for our people. Enjoy three extra days of leave per year for you to do what you like (or nothing at all – enjoy the rest!), a flexible workplace where family and health come first, and an investment into your learning and development to continue to be the best you can be. It’s 2022! We know our people want work-life balance and that’s exactly what we provide. 

There’s a reason Nulsen Therapy team members love coming to work, and it’s because of our commitment to you. When you’re at your best, you’re more able to achieve the best for your clients.

You will be responsible for:

• Liaising with external stakeholders, such as other health professionals, NDIA- related entities, family members, educational staff, and community members to provide individualise support plans
• Providing evidence-based Occupational therapy assessments and services, to participants in their home and community environments, based on their goals
• Providing therapy services individually and as a member of an inter-disciplinary team
• Providing accurate, timely and high-quality reports
• Documentation of and reporting on intervention strategies
• Providing support to senior clinical staff by contributing to initiatives related to areas such as clinical service delivery and continuous improvement
• Recommendation of appropriate assistive technology in accordance with NDIS guidelines, based on participants goals and funding
• Consultation through the provision of advice and information to participants, service users, families, and staff as appropriate
• Supervision, support and mentoring of other staff
• Work collaboratively with NDIS participants, families and supporting networks to improve effectiveness and drive positive outcomes
• Work within the NDIS funding framework and meet Nulsen compliance and quality standards
• This role will involve travelling to clients in varied locations

Essential Criteria:

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) or approved equivalent, and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills
• Clear understanding of the needs and rights of people living with disability, and of the concepts of social role valorisation, inclusion, active support, and quality of life
• Demonstrated ability in assessment and clinical reasoning which supports planning, implementing, and evaluating Occupational Therapy services with the purpose of achieving the highest possible quality of life for people living with disability
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a team member with clients, and all other stage holders, relating to participants
• High level of written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to relate to participants and their families
• Completion of the NDIS Workers Orientation Module

You will also need the following compliances:

• Australian driver’s license
• NDIS Workers Screening Check
• First Aid
• Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination

What we offer:

• $14,400 vehicle allowance
• Three additional days of leave per year - on top of annual and personal leave - for you to do what you like!
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum
• Paid Parental Leave 
• Ability to purchase additional leave
• Ongoing professional development and in-house training
• Flexible working arrangements including the ability to work from home 
• IT provided- including laptop, phone, and iPad
• Generous Long Service Leave
• Personal/Carers/Compassionate Leave and other leave options
• Annual Flu Vaccination Program
• Additional superannuation contributions options available
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Keen to learn more about this exciting opportunity? Get in touch with a People and Planning Officer, on 08 6253 4700 for more information or proceed straight to submitting your application.

Please be advised we may proceed with interviews prior to the closing date.