Australia Job Openings

annecto

Occupational Therapist

Canberra

CONTRACT

September 9, 2024

ACT, Australia

Casual

About our organisation
Annecto - is an independent, not for profit association with community contacts across Australia. Our clients include people with disabilities, older people, families and carers. We connect and build relationships with other stakeholders to help people define their own goals and realise their full potential and achieve what’s important to them.
What’s important to you?

Casual position.
Competitive hourly salary HPSS, plus 11.5% super
Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
Generous salary packaging options.
Located in ACT

About the Role
The role exists to provide support for the successful delivery of Short Term Restorative Care (STRC) and Home Care Packages (HCP) through clinical coordination and to provide specific assessments, interventions and planning, predominantly in Aged Care and NDIS communities, to increase peoples function and independence.
STRC is a Commonwealth funded program designed to provide early intervention which aims to reverse and/or slow “functional decline’ in older people and improve wellbeing through the delivery of a time-limited (up to 56 paid days), goal-orientated, multi-disciplinary and coordinated range of services designed for, and approved by, the client. Annecto delivers STRC in a home care setting with focus on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, CALD and LGBTIQ+ communities.
Requirements:

Recognised qualification in your Allied Health profession *Note: Professional registration to practice required and APRHA registration where applicable
Demonstrated experience in the community (3-5 years preferred)
Have a thorough understanding of complex needs associated with aging and disability
Demonstrated understanding of person centred practices
Experience in capacity building and improving functional independence
Previous experience in support facilitation/coordination in a community setting
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Developed skills in the use of computer software – Word, Excel, Internet and email.
A current valid Australian Drivers Licence and reliable, insured vehicle.

What would be great to have:

Experience as a practitioner in disability or aged services, or equivalent other experience
Experience working in a similar capacity in a community based not-for-profit organisation
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse group.
Knowledge of local community resources/professional services which support individual
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with a high degree of initiative as well as able to work cooperatively as a member of a professional team

Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter outlining relevant skills, experience, qualifications and motivations for applying for the position.
You should be eligible to work in Australia.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples are highly encouraged to apply.

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