Summary

• Full-time ongoing opportunity with supportive team
• Flexible working arrangements | Blended office based/work from home role
• Competitive salary |10.5% Super | NFP Salary Packaging Benefits
• Development opportunities |Ongoing support| Monthly supervision
• New graduates are encouraged to apply, be part of our supportive new graduate program.

Are you?

• A team player, independent thinker, and risk taker
• Focused on career pathways for new graduates and stretch goals for experienced practitioners
• High achieving, energetic and passionate
• Creative and curious - do you think outside the box?
• Full-time and part-time positions available, in our growing multidisciplinary team
• Realistic KPIs and billable hours.

See ECIS Highlights here.

About the Organisation:

At Melbourne City Mission we’re changing lives every day. We’ve been around for almost as long as Melbourne itself and are a responsive, creative and flexible organisation transforming the lives of people we work with. A career with us means you are part of an organisation making a real difference.

Our ECIS team is growing, with proven results delivering high quality services. Our dynamic team thrives on innovation and our collaborative approach means you are always well supported.

We are dedicated to developing the talent and expertise of our employees, we know their accomplishments are the key to our success.

What will you do?

Be part of a vibrant transdisciplinary team working with children from birth to 7 years who have developmental delay or disability, and their families. Work in a variety of settings where no two days are the same, you set your own schedule. Work under a Trauma Informed Healing Orientated Framework in an organisation that values wellbeing for all.

Your role:

• Provide play-based therapeutic services focused on child and family goals delivered universal services for children aged 0-7yrs
• Utilise skills and knowledge in occupational therapy to provide high quality, goal driven, evidence-based, family-centred programs
• Complete assessments to guide skill based therapy in the areas of fine/gross motor, sensory processing, emotional regulation and equipment needs.
• Demonstrate occupational therapy specific competencies in understanding and analysing the ability of the child in the areas of fine and gross motor, sensory processing, self-care, emotional regulation and equipment needs
• Use your discipline specific knowledge to provide consultations and work collaboratively with our other therapists
• Integrate telepractice into your service delivery where appropriate
• Be proactive in your learning by participating in Monthly supervision, Monthly Communities of Practice and generous Professional Development budget- specialise in your areas of interest
• Be part of a team, whilst managing your own schedule and flexible working arrangements.

Essential Criteria

• A tertiary qualification occupational therapy and current registration
• Ability to work collaboratively with your team
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to communicate with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently, to implement effective caseload management strategies
• Knowledge of the NDIS and ability to work within a billable model
• Working with Children Check
• NDIS worker screening check
• Drivers license and comprehensively insured motor vehicle.
• Travel within the northern suburbs or western suburbs

Download a position description for the full duties and key selection criteria

Benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration package including an attractive salary, access to tax-effective NFP salary packaging arrangements (which equates to $15,900) and supportive work/life balance provisions. MCM recognises the importance of investing in the training, learning and development of our employees, including a budget of $1000 pro rata of PD training each year. Laptop and mobile phone are supplied.

How to Apply

For more information, including a position description, closing date and how to apply, please click the Apply Now button to be redirected to our website.

Please note we will be reviewing applications and interviewing as they are received. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

For more details or assistance with application submission please email: [email protected], using the subject line: Key Worker - Occupational Therapist - Bendigo enquiry via EthicalJobs.

A position description is also attached.

Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment safety screening process as part of the MCM selection process. Appointments to MCM roles will be subject to the following safety screening checks (as applicable to the role): National (and International if applicable) Police Check (which includes Proof of Identity Check), Victorian Employee Working with Children Check, Qualification Verification Check, Employment History Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check, Right to Work in Australia and current and valid driver licence. All costs associated with safety checks (except National Police Check) will be at applicants’ expense. MCM employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 consistent with the Victoria public health orders regarding COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Procedures and applicants will be required to present acceptable proof of their vaccination status as part of their application.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

HHA/MCM embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all different backgrounds to apply regardless of age, gender, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation. We recognise the strength and value in diversity, and lived experience, actively fostering an inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY

HHA/MCM is committed to the safety of its clients and employees, taking a zero tolerance approach to violence within the workplace and abuse, including child abuse and abuse of people with disability. All employees are required to comply with the Child Safe Standards.