* Permanent, Part-time opportunity (working 3 days per week)
* Based in Wagga Wagga with Work From Home flexibility
* Base Salary = $88, (pro rata) +Superannuation with Salary Packaging up to $15.9k
About us
Join an organisation committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others.
As a Vision Australia employee, you’re part of a team committed to supporting people who are blind or have low vision to live the life they choose and striving for their inclusion in all areas of society.
Our team of experts work together to tailor the right mix of services, strategies and products so their patients and clients can live life on their terms. From birth to senior years, Vision Australia is there to provide a lifetime of support.
About the Opportunity
As our Occupational Therapist, you will utilise specialist knowledge and skills to provide assessment; independent living skills training and intervention strategies; recommendations; reports and service coordination for clients in order to assist in achieving equity and access for children who are blind or have low vision. In this role you will also:
* In consultation with clients and their families, plan, develop, deliver and evaluate individual or group specialised services in line with clients needs identified throughout the assessment process.
* Assess the client's capacity to independently participate in activities of daily living, including self-care skills, learning and education, and play and recreation.
* Provide both individual and group OT training/intervention programs to achieve maximum independence and participation in activities appropriate to the client’s developmental level.
Training and intervention strategies for individuals and groups
Benefits of working at Vision Australia
* Additional leave is available via our purchase leave and accrued day off schemes
* Annual salary review to ensure your pay is in-line with the market rates
* General service provider and discipline-specific professional development opportunities
* A respectful and inclusive workplace where you will be supported
Contact
If you have any questions about the role please contact Katrina Daniher .