Kevin Heinze Grow is seeking to employ one full-time Grade 2-3 Occupational Therapist.

Part-time will be considered for the right applicant.

Kevin Heinze Grow is founded on principles of therapeutic horticulture. In the peaceful and stress-free environment of a garden, our experienced and multidisciplinary team work with our participants to help them reach their goals. You can read more at www.kevinheinzegrow.org.au.

This position is responsible for the provision of occupational therapy to people with a disability in an individual and/or group setting, as part of a team of multidisciplinary professionals delivering social, emotional, vocational and skills-based development and resilience training.

The Occupational Therapist reports to the Manager – Programs and Clinical Services, and will be expected to use their skills and experience to encourage, support and extend KHG participants while contributing to the development of our service.

This role is an exciting opportunityfor a professional with an interest in innovative practice who enjoys working creatively to assist people to meet their goals.

Key Selection Criteria

• Qualifications in Occupational Therapy
• Experience working with people with disabilities, in particular autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
• Demonstrated capacity to conduct professional assessments
• Demonstrated capacity to plan appropriate courses of therapeutic intervention
• Sincere and appropriate levels of empathy, consideration and respect towards others
• Demonstrated capacity to make timely and appropriate decisions
• Ability to successfully work independently or as part of a group
• Highly developed time-management and organisational skills
• Computer literacy

Desirable

• Experience in mental health
• Experience working with non-verbal clients and/or communication devices
• An interest in horticulture

Mandatory

• Police Check
• Working With Children Check
• NDIS Worker Screening
• COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate

Salary range $62,442 - $82,992 pro rata dependent on experience.

Benefits include generous salary packaging, internal and external professional supervision, professional development budget.

Kevin Heinze Grow will accept applicants seeking part-time employment. This role may work between our Doncaster and Coburg locations. Please call Dr Josh Fergeus on 0466 465 421 for a confidential conversation.