Senior Occupational Therapist Schools and Early Years ServicesPosted: 18/03/2025Closing Date: 21/04/2025Job Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: Manly and or Work From HomeJob Category: Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical1. Remote position - able to be fully remote worker from anywhere within Aus or be Sydney based and have access to a beautiful Manly office location when they wish to attend the office.2. Opportunity to work within and collaborate with an MDT whilst also being a part of a large OT community within RFW with excellent internal supervision and PD structures.3. Opportunity to work across a range of communities, supporting vulnerable children in rural and remote communities whilst being based at home!Job DescriptionThis position is responsible for the provision of evidence-informed, culturally responsive occupational therapy services to the children and families referred to Royal Far West. The role includes planning, assessment, formulation, intervention and discharge planning in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.There is a continuum of skills and experience within the occupational therapists employed by Royal Far West. Clinicians ideally demonstrate a level of practice characterised by expert clinical skills, reasoning, critical thinking, knowledge, and experience with service provision to meet complex client needs within contemporary practice.Within the supportive multidisciplinary team and OT discipline community, you will have access to regular clinical supervision, professional development opportunities, and a range of supported career development pathways and opportunities in clinical, leadership, supervision, education, safety and quality and research.Desired Skills and ExperienceYOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARETertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, current AHPRA registration and a minimum of 6 years’ experience. (Exceptional candidates may be considered if they can demonstrate relevant meaningful experience and capability).Demonstrated extensive specialist knowledge or high-level generalist knowledge of the main components of paediatric Occupational Therapy. Including demonstrated management of caseloads of a complex nature requiring advanced practice skills.Experience independently conducting practice education and providing support to more junior staff conducting practice education.Experience providing clinical supervision and support to level 1 and 2 health professionals.Demonstrated ability to adapt communication style and utilise strategies to improve communication effectiveness.Demonstrated commitment to Child Safe practices including, but not limited to, Child Protection legislation, policy and procedures. Ability to support other clinicians with child protection concerns and debriefing if needed.Demonstrated commitment to family-centred and strengths-based care using a trauma-informed approach. Includes advocacy for child and family internally and externally and advanced case management skills.Complies with Mandatory Employment Screening Checks Policy and Workforce Immunisation Policy.Experience identifying opportunities for improvement in clinical practice and service design. Develop and lead ongoing quality improvement activities with other staff.Commitment to diverse and inclusive practices. Demonstrated understanding of the issues faced by CALD and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities within the context of health and family wellbeing. Ability to communicate effectively with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities and races and successfully deliver culturally responsive services.Highly developed computer skills including use of programs such as Microsoft Teams and Zoom, and experience delivering services via telehealth.Highly developed skills partnering with schools and working collaboratively to achieve quality outcomes for students.An understanding and appreciation of the benefits and challenges for children in living in rural and remote areas.Ability to travel for work to deliver services via outreach in rural and remote communities and hold a full & current driver’s licence.WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?Structured Induction programWork with a highly skilled and experienced OT team: regular case discussions & professional development opportunities. Supervision and mentoring are valued and protected.Multidisciplinary work: we offer face to face services to children seeking assessment services or intervention. We work closely with resident paediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, speech pathologists and social workers to name a few.Established Telehealth program: we offer extensive training, online resources, and effective administrative support. We also provide you with an HP Laptop and an additional monitor.Career progression opportunities: Develop both your clinical and non-clinical skills: We offer opportunities to engage in quality improvement projects and research initiatives.In-community visit opportunitiesBeautiful location at Manly beach: easy access by bus, ferry and parking options should you want to work from Manly.Work life balance: up to five care days offered per year in addition to your annual leave.Remote working opportunities: WFH and flexible work arrangements available.Attractive remuneration: base salary + 11.5% superannuation and salary packaging will be offered to the successful candidate.Paid Parental Leave: 14 weeks offered to staff with over one year of service.Purchase Leave SchemeHOW TO APPLYIf you like to take the first step in developing your career in a purpose led organisation, please submit your CV and cover letter, addressing the essential criteria, by clicking on the “Apply” button.For further information please contact Holly Mortimer on hmortimer@royalfarwest.org.au. A position description is available here.There is no closing date for this vacancy, as candidates will be reviewed once submitted, so please don't delay.Only those applicants who have the right to work, and are currently residing in Australia can be considered.Royal Far West is privileged to work with First Nations communities and families. We are committed to the process of reconciliation and we value and respect the diversity of our employees.Royal Far West does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable law.Royal Far West encourages applications from minorities and all other qualified applicants.
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