As an Occupational Therapist, you will empower and advocate for participants who have a physical disability, a psychosocial disability or mental health concerns. While utilising a recovery-oriented, trauma-informed perspective, you will:

• Independently assess complex participants' emotional, psychological, cognitive, developmental and physical level of function.
• Use clinical observations and standardised assessments and interpret findings to formulate treatment goals.
• Participate in training and receive formal 1:1 supervision.
• Engage in monthly peer group supervision with the Sydney team.
• Collaborate with the wider AAA Australia team of OT's, Physio's, EP's, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists and BSP's.

As you support many, we support you! 

We offer:

• A clinical caseload that you are passionate about and fills your cup! Whether you’re a paediatric OT, an adult OT, or like a mix of both – we make sure your caseload fits both your individual learning goals and passion areas.
• Creative solutions to making work fit into your home life, and not the other way around.
• The exploration and navigation of complex situations via 1:1 supervision curated to your learning style.
• Engaging and relevant professional development and clinical support through local and national journal clubs, in-services, and group supervisions.
• Professional development opportunities to enhance your clinical and professional skills.
• Career planning and development: We care about your career goals and can offer unlimited leadership and career growth options through Ability Action Australia and our parent company, MedHealth.
• Multiple ways of acknowledging how hard you work each and every day, in a way that makes you feel valued and meets your needs. This could be in the form of incentive programs with attractive financial bonuses or time away from work to spend with your loved ones!
• Plus all of the essentials such as EAP, fitness passport and 12 weeks paternity leave.

Your Benefits

• Ultimate flexibility - Combine the convenience of working from home with the social interaction of working in the community with the option of clinic hours !!
• Excellent remuneration – Generous base salary + car allowance + laptop + phone + CPD + bonuses + Reward and Recognition Program.
• Salary packaging - includes novated leasing and self education expenses.
• Career progression – Access to ongoing training tailored to your interests and long-term goals combined with professional development opportunities with Ability Action Australia and our parent company MedHealth.
• Passionate and uplifting culture – You will be part of a purpose and values driven team focused on delivering outstanding supports to participants.

About you

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Occupational Therapist.
• The ability to work autonomously while linking in with a larger multi-d team.
• Looking for a fun, collaborative and supportive work environment!

About the role: 

As a valued member of our Allied Health team, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based care to our elderly customers, focusing on enhancing their independence, health, and overall quality of life. In this community-based role, you’ll spend most of your time visiting customers in their own homes across the ACT, applying your expertise to make a real difference in their day-to-day lives. When not conducting home visits, you’ll have the flexibility to work from home or visit our Canberra office.

You will provide a range of services including but not limited to:

• Equipment prescription
• Home modifications
• Falls prevention education
• Manual handling training
• ADL assessment/retraining
• Energy conservation
• Cognitive assessment

This is a permanent part-time role, with up to 22.5 hours per week. You choose which weekdays work best for you – whether it's three full days or spreading out the hours across more days. Let us know what works for you!

About you:

You are a qualified and passionate Occupational Therapist with a genuine interest in working with the elderly. You excel in a community care environment, using your skills to promote well-being, independence, and comfort in the homes of our customers. You’re highly organised, able to manage your time across various tasks and locations, and work collaboratively as part of a dynamic team.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

• A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
• Current AHPRA registration
• A Driver’s Licence and registered vehicle 
• Car insurance (minimum Third Party Property; Comprehensive preferred)
• First Aid and CPR certificate (or be willing to obtain)
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to build strong internal relationships, including working within a multidisciplinary team

About KinCare:

Our vision is to enable elderly Australians to remain living safely in their homes for as long as they wish by providing them with the care and support they need. For over 30 years we’ve been putting our customers at the heart of everything we do and empowering them to live the life they choose.

We value our team members and celebrate success to ensure a supportive and positive workplace culture. With a job at KinCare, you will be recognised and rewarded with:

• Ongoing training and development
• Daily variety
• Work from home and autonomy
• Access to the latest industry insights and trends
• Opportunities to advance your career in Community and Aged Care
• A competitive salary, car allowance, laptop and phone
• Mon-Fri work, no weekends!

Prior to commencement, every successful candidate must complete a mandatory National Police check, Work Rights check, proof of full Covid-19 vaccination and other relevant compliance documents as required. 

For more information, visit www.kincare.com.au or contact our Talent team at [email protected].

If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

We are seeking individuals with a professional background in Nursing or Social Work interested in working in the Occupational Rehabilitation sector in Orange NSW.

In this diverse role, you will enjoy the flexibility and autonomy to manage your own day. You will have the support of a strong, close team of driven and energetic healthcare professionals with the backing and resources of a global corporate infrastructure. Providing occupational rehabilitation services to clients with a range of conditions, both physical and psychological and supporting them to achieve return to health and return to work outcomes.

Your duties will include:

• Case management (caseloads are manageable, and our consultants have the support of Rehabilitation Assistants to alleviate administrative tasks); 
• Applying your clinical knowledge to improve return to work outcomes;
• Working with employers and employees to develop and implement injury prevention and workplace education programs;
• Working collaboratively with injured workers, employers, medical and allied health professionals;
• Working across various schemes such as workers compensation, compulsory third party, life insurance, Comcare, Department of Veteran's Affairs, and employer-funded injury prevention programs;
• Assisting those with an injury or health condition to achieve return to health and return to work outcomes;
• Completing a variety of assessments using your clinical skills, including but not limited to initial, workplace and vocational assessments to review diagnosis, support treatment plans, address psychosocial barriers to employment and identify suitable employment opportunities for workers who have sustained workplace injuries or injuries sustained from motor vehicle accidents.

Animal Referral Hospital Homebush are seeking an enthusiastic, patient care focused Medicine Veterinary Nurse to work within our busy hospital.

Our nursing team play a critical role in the direct care of our patients, and we are looking for the right nurse to join our expanding team for an immediate start. 

• Full-time position
• We will invest in your skills and knowledge within house training and external courses
• Strong on the job training and induction to set you up for success
• Large hospital with all the latest toys you need to make your job interesting and enjoyable
• Work with Specialists and Veterinarians who empower you to utilise your skills and knowledge to help provide excellent patient care
• Our culture is important to us, and we want new colleagues to be as invested in ensuring our culture remains positive and supportive and fun!

The Animal Referral Hospital (ARH) is a well-established group of specialist veterinary hospitals dedicated to providing the best possible care to our patients, clients, and staff.  We offer a wide range of specialist services and provide 24-hour emergency and critical care across the country. 

Working with us you can expect:

• An above award hourly rate with penalties that reflects the nursing skills you bring and develop as you embark on your career journey with us
• A culture of continuous improvement and support
• Permanent nurses have a CPD allowance as well access to an in-house training department and opportunities to undertake external nursing courses in Specialist fields
• Great coffee (honest, we get the good stuff), free raisin toast and fruit loops! PLUS someone is always baking something!
• We know the Veterinary industry is experiencing tough times right now. We have tough days, too, but we have built a supportive and caring culture to support each other in the good and bad times

If you have:

• Cert IV in Veterinary Nursing and a minimum of 2 years’ experience
• Experience in a specialty or large, fast paced practice/hospital
• Motivation to ongoing development of your advanced nursing skills
• The ability to work cohesively within a close-knit team

Apply Today!

We would love to hear from you, chat about our hospital and discuss what we can offer to meet the working conditions you are looking for. We would be more than happy to show you around our hospital and grab a coffee/tea with our nursing team so you can ask any questions you may have to make an informed decision.