• 2 x part-time positions – 1 in Hobart, 1 in Launceston 
• Permanent part-time Occupational Therapist or Physiotherapist position in Hobart & Launceston
• Combine your clinical skills within employment services (no billable hours)
• Relocation assistance available if required
• Attractive flexible work arrangements and salary packaging up to $18,550 per annum

Introduction to MS:

Multiple Sclerosis Limited (MS) is a Not for Profit organisation, and a leading source of information, advice and services for individuals living with multiple sclerosis.  The focus of the organisation is to help minimise the impact of multiple sclerosis on individual lives and provide ongoing support to ensure their journey is not undertaken alone. 

The Role:

We are seeking two enthusiastic and motivated OT or Physiotherapists to join our rapidly growing Specialist Employment Support Service team in a part-time capacity. Based in Hobart or Launceston, you will play a pivotal role in supporting people diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) to maintain their employment, providing advice on whole of life factors which may impact their ability to remain in work.  

Note: for the successful applicant relocation assistance is available.

Your Responsibilities:

• Managing a caseload of clients whilst conducting holistic, functional, physical, cognitive and vocational assessments. 
• Identifying vocational/non-vocational barriers and providing individualised advice and strategies to help individuals with MS maintain their employment
• Supporting people to manage whole of life factors which impact employment
• Recommending and organising workplace modifications, equipment and strategies to assist individuals to remain working
• Educating employers and co-workers

Ideal Candidate:

• Self-motivated and ability to work both autonomously and as part of a team
• The ability to build rapport with clients, employers and suppliers 
• An ability to problem-solve; think laterally and creatively
• Demonstrated computer literacy
• Excellent organisational, planning and time management skills 

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy or Physiotherapy; and registered with AHPRA.
• Current Driver's License
• Experience working in community settings, case management and/or in Disability Employment or Occupational Rehabilitation Sectors is highly desired

Flexible working arrangements & Salary:

This is a permanent part-time position offering a salary commensurate to your level of experience + Super + Salary Packaging options up to $18,550 per annum. The nature of this case management role enables flexible working arrangements as required. 

Please note: The appointed candidate must successfully complete a National Police Check (possibly an International Police Check), a Working with Children Check and a Disability Workers Exclusion Scheme check prior to the commencement of employment.

Working with MS:

At MS, team members have great satisfaction in knowing they are part of a team that is making a real difference to the lives of people living with multiple sclerosis.

MS strives to be an employer of choice and have developed an employee benefit program for all permanent and fixed term employees.  These include:

• Generous Salary Packaging options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Birthday leave
• Discounted Private Health, life, travel & pet Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Purchased leave
• Rewards & Recognition program
• Learning & Development opportunities

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