• Nationwide Expression of Interest Brisbane QLD, Caringbah NSW; Wollongong NSW; Townsville QLD; Perth WA; Bendigo VIC; Coffs Harbour NSW, other locations considered also
• Full Time/Part Time/Contract/Casual Opportunities
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Salary starting at $80,126 base, plus superannuation, plus generous salary packaging benefits

Vision Australia is a leading national provider of blindness and low vision services in Australia. We work in partnership with Australians who are blind or have low vision to help them achieve the possibilities they choose in life.

We support more than 27,500 people of all ages and life stages, and circumstances. We do this through 28 Vision Australia centres in Victoria, New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia; 30 clinics; and through outreach programs in the Northern Territory and Tasmania.

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Orientation and Mobility Specialist to express their interest in joining our fabulous organisation.

Responsibilities

As an Orientation and Mobility Specialist at Vision Australia you will:

• Assess the ability of clients to travel safely and confidently within area of the community they wish to access
• Advise on and prescribe a range of mobility aids and provide specialist services to meet individual needs
• Monitor and advise on the use of low vision aids as applicable to a mobility program
• In consultation with clients, plan, develop, deliver and evaluate individual or group specialised services in line with clients’ needs identified throughout the assessment process

Requirements

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Approved qualifications in O&M as recognised by Orientation and Mobility Association Australasia (OMAA)
• Knowledge and skills in working with children, adults and older adults
• Experience in providing client support and O&M services in person and/or through other communication mediums
• Training and intervention strategies for individuals and groups
• Strong planning skills including sound time management skills

Working as part of Vision Australia you will enjoy a values based organisation with benefits including:

• Friendly values based working environments
• Generous salary packaging options
• Exciting career paths
• Exceptional professional development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements

We’re always on the lookout for energetic, motivated people who share our values to be Person Centred, Accountable, Collaborative, Commercially Focused and Agile.