• Fixed Term 0.6 EFT until 4th August 2021
• There may be potential opportunity for an extension and diversity of role across the organisation

About Us

DPV Health is a vibrant and progressive healthcare services provider operating out of Melbourne’s northern growth corridor. Our people are the best in their field and demonstrate commitment every day to those in the communities they serve. We excel in the delivery of an extensive range of clinical, community health and well- being services by working as one team to deliver outstanding health outcomes for all.

At DPV Health, we pride ourselves on being inclusive and actively embrace and celebrate the diversity of all people within our communities. We are passionate about supporting people to lead happy, healthy lives. We are dedicated to working with people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, people with a disability, our LGBTIQ+ community, and people from migrant or refugee backgrounds. DPV Health is a Child Safe Organisation.

About the role  

We are seeking a self-motivated and experienced Paediatric Occupational Therapist who is passionate about providing a quality centre based and consultative service to our much valued clients. You will demonstrate good initiative and problem solving skills as well as an ability to work effectively with children, family members and internal/external service providers in order to best support and meet the child and family’s needs and priorities.

This position contributes to the success of DPV Health by operating as an Occupational Therapist Grade 2 within the Paediatric Allied Health team.

In this role, you will:

• Be responsible for the delivery of a comprehensive centre based and consultative Occupational Therapy service to children up to 12 years of age who have difficulties with:

• Fine Motor and Hand Skills
• Visual-Motor and Handwriting
• Self-Care Skills
• Sensory/Motor Integration Skills
• Visual-Perceptual Skills
• Coordination and Gross Motor Skills 

• Provide a high quality evidence based Paediatric Occupational Therapy Service that is co-designed with the family, to meet the needs of the child and family in a manner which respects their rights and confidentiality. 

• Work in partnership and collaboration with the professionals who are supporting the child/family, to provide a timely and developmentally appropriate service and support.  This may include internal and external health professionals and other community team members (eg. preschool, school and child care staff). 

About the perks

• Salary Packaging – part of your wage is paid tax free each pay, saving thousands in tax each year!
• Work-Life Balance – we understand that work-life balance is important and accommodate flexibility for team members wherever possible.
• Health and Wellbeing – we promote health and wellbeing for our people, just like we would for the communities we serve. We provide flu vaccinations on site and free, confidential counselling services are available just to name a few.
• Professional Development – with access to modern, digital eLearning you’ll have flexibility of course timing with access to shorter, more customised content. Accompanied by face to face training, your continual professional development is always top of our priority list.

The fine print

• Successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Policy Check, hold a valid WWCC and Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme Check
• Full driver license and travel between sites required

If you would like more information about this role please contact Despina Tsiflidis – Team Leader [email protected], using the subject line: Occupational Therapist - Paediatric Community Health enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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