Job Summary
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- Job posted on: 3rd Sep 2020
We are seeking newly graduated occupational therapists or speech pathologists who are looking for a unique opportunity to kick-start their career to join our expanding School Aged Therapy team as part of our 6-month graduate program. This opportunity provides an ideal steppingstone for new therapists towards the role of a confident and independent clinician within our specialised Therapy and Clinical Services team at the Autism Association of WA.
The Autism Association’s School Aged Therapy team support with children aged 7-17 years. Our trans-disciplinary team approach enables us to draw on the strengths of therapists from different professional backgrounds. We meet with the individual with Autism, their family and other important people in their life to discuss the goals that are important to them, working together to develop a plan that outlines the best way to achieve these goals. In the team there is a key therapist who is responsible for collaborating with the person’s support networks and is the direct contact for the person with Autism and their family.
You will have extensive professional training and development, the opportunity to work in a passionate, supportive team, and access to a competitive remuneration packaging, generous salary packaging, novated leasing, and other employee benefits. As part of the School Aged Services Therapy team, you will have opportunities to be trained in group therapy programs, receiving ongoing mentoring and coaching, be involved in research initiatives, and work in community-based settings and projects.
If you are interested in this position and being a part of a caring, dedicated organisation committed to making a difference for people with Autism and their families, please click apply now to upload your resume and a covering letter addressing the essential criteria. Following your application, our Talent Acquisition team will be in contact to discuss the next step in your career journey. For more information, please contact us on (08) 9489 8900.