About Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health

Sunbury and Cobaw Community Health is a not-for-profit community health organisation providing a comprehensive range of free and low-cost health, wellbeing and community services in early childhood, youth, families, adults, aged and disability.

Covering an area of over 1700 km2 from Sunbury to beyond the borders of Macedon Ranges Shire our 280 staff and 100 volunteers are based across four sites at Kyneton, Romsey, Sunbury and Woodend.

The organisation has a proud history of delivering community health services to the region for over 40 years.

About the role:

Our Primary Health Unit is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary and innovative team.  We provide a broad range of individual and group-based services and programs for those aged 18 years and above. We are committed to engage, support and build our community, working with our clients and their carers from the Sunbury and Macedon Ranges community, with an emphasis on those who need us most. 

The successful applicant will be expected to complete goal-directed care planning, case coordination, equipment and home modification prescription, and chronic illness management.

About you:

Occupational Therapists who have worked for a minimum of 2 years under fee for service or private billing arrangements are encouraged to apply. Home Care Packages and NDIS experience is desirable. Applicants will ideally have knowledge of My Aged Care and the SWEP program. Excellent communication, planning and problem solving skills are essential.

This role is primarily based in Sunbury; however, some travel to the Macedon ranges sites may be required.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake and maintain a National Criminal History Check (NCHC), a NDIS Safety Screening check, and hold a current valid Working With Children Check.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Nialin Waterson, Team Leader Occupational Therapy, on 1300 026 229 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Occupational Therapist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

As an employer, we value diversity and encourage applicants from all cultures and backgrounds.

A position description is attached.