Organisational Context

AMCS is a community organisation with 40+ years’ experience supporting multicultural seniors to live independently at home. Learn more: www.amcservices.org.au

Management and Accountability

Direct accountability is to the Manager

Diversity, Inclusion and Cultural Competence

• Ensure that the diverse needs of clients are considered and accommodated. This includes and incorporates physical, cultural, gender-identity and other.
• Able to respect the diverse needs of other people.
• Able to communicate effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• In all instances works harmoniously with diverse people including people from CALD backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Service Delivery:

• Conduct comprehensive functional assessments in clients’ homes and other community settings.
• Identify barriers to independence and develop personalised therapy plans aligned with client goals and functional outcomes.
• Prescribe and customise assistive equipment, home modifications, and adaptive techniques to enhance safety, mobility, and independence.
• Provide skills training and education to clients, carers, and support workers on the use of equipment and activity modification strategies.
• Deliver health education and reablement-focused interventions, including individual and group-based programs.
• Support maintenance or restoration of skills necessary for daily living and community participation.
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and case conferencing with allied health and external providers.

Documentation & Reporting:

Accurately prepare clinical documentation, reports, referrals, and care plans in accordance with organisational policies and best practice guidelines.

• Complete funding applications (e.g., SWEP), discharge plans, and housing or environmental assessments as required.
• Maintain up-to-date and timely client records in the Client Information Management System (CIMS), adhering to privacy and consent procedures.

Coordination & Collaboration:

• Liaise with families, carers, GPs, case managers, and external service providers to ensure coordinated, integrated care.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including builders, suppliers, and community organisations.
• Refer clients to other appropriate health services or programs as needed, ensuring timely discharge and follow-up support.

Professional Practice & Quality:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, ethical frameworks, funding guidelines, and professional standards (including AHPRA).
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and participate in service development projects and program reviews.
• Support and supervise Allied Health Assistants and students, where applicable, including planning and providing feedback for clinical placements.
• Participate in operational and clinical supervision, professional development activities, and regular team meetings.
• Engage in reflective practice and utilise feedback to inform ongoing skill development and clinical excellence.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Contribute to a positive team culture and foster a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to client care.
• Support the delivery of culturally responsive services that respect the language, literacy, and beliefs of all clients.
• Travel across metropolitan Melbourne to deliver in-home and community-based services as required.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties as directed, aligned with the goals of the aged care and primary health program.

Key Selection Criteria

Essential:

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Demonstrated experience working with older people and/or in community settings
• Understanding of home modifications, equipment prescription, and functional assessment
• Ability to work with clients from CALD backgrounds
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Current driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle
• National Police Check and NDIS Worker Screening (or ability to obtain)

Desirable:

• Experience in aged care programs (e.g. CHSP, HCP)
• Ability to speak a second language

Please note recruitment for this position will take place while advert is live.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Cathal Reid (HR Officer) [email protected] using the subject line: Occupational Therapist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is attached.