Everyday Independence is improving the lives of people living with a disability in Wagga Wagga.

At Everyday Independence, we support people where they live, work, learn and play!
We are delighted to be opening our new therapy hub in Wagga Wagga in late 2020 and that will allow us to provide our interdisciplinary services to the region.

Everyday Independence started over 20 years ago in Bendigo, regional Victoria. We have a strong commitment to the communities that we support and with leadership from the 2020 Telstra Business Woman of the year, Leanne Healey, it’s no wonder our success means that we are growing!

Full Job Description
Occupational Therapist
Join an organisation that strives to be the best in the world at interdisciplinary therapy. Due to our success in what we do, we are rapidly growing and looking for new team members to join our new Wagga Wagga hub.

As an Occupational Therapist within our team, you will have a growth mindset, be adaptable, solution orientated, outcome driven and invested in making a difference in people’s lives.

Once onboard, you won’t look back! You will support people within their natural environment, in ways which are inclusive of their family, friends and community. You will be part of an interdisciplinary team that is welcoming, supportive and continuing to grow rapidly due to our success and culture. Join the team that is skilled and passionate about providing therapy within a social model of disability with extensive opportunities to grow your career and craft your own pathway.

Employment term: Permanent full time or part time roles available for Graduate and Experienced Occupational Therapists
Location – Wagga Wagga
Salary $65,000-$120,000 plus generous vehicle options.

As an Occupational Therapist, engaging with participants across the lifespan, you will work within your scope of practice to achieve the below outcomes:

Develop, plan and conduct therapy sessions within the participants natural environment that aligns with the Social Model – both online and face to face.
Identify the facilitators and barriers within a person’s environment (attitudinal, social and physical) with meaningful and impactful goals.
Regularly evaluate progress and outcomes, using relevant measures, and discuss outcomes with participants, family and key stakeholders.
Prepare full, accurate and timely reports that will assist in future planning and recommendation strategies.
Be supported and provided mentoring and coaching along with the ability to craft your career path.
Attend weekly meetings either online or face to face.

About the Company
Everyday Independence supports people with a disability to live to their full potential and enjoy an everyday life. We offer Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Positive Behaviour Supports and Early Childhood Supports to build on what is working in a person’s life and create changes to areas that are not. With 20 teams located across Queensland, Victoria & New South Wales we are committed to building a workforce of therapists that can deliver high impact outcomes to people that make a real difference to their everyday lives and to the Australian community.

Why work at Everyday Independence?

Complete a comprehensive 16 week Induction Programme – Off to a Flying Start.
Career Progression and Learning – access to Industry leading coaching, mentoring and career development pathways.
Our Culture: we share values and vision of person centred practice where people matter. We are proud winners of the Team Culture Award at the Australian Allied Health Awards for 2019.
Excellence and Innovation
We make a difference to people’s lives
Our geographical reach
Be offered flexible working (time, leave, caseloads and location).
Work with children and families and/ or adults depending on your experience and interest.
Earn above award salary with additional leave if required.
Be provided with the tools you need including laptop, phone and generous vehicle options.
Be part of a team that has strong commitment to a positive culture and delivering outcomes that make a real difference to people’s lives.

Everyday Independence embraces and values inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. If you have any support or access needs, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We are committed to providing flexible ways of working for every role. Talk to us about how this job could be flexible for you.

Everyday Independence is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults with disabilities. We require all candidates to undergo satisfactory screening prior to commencement including but not limited to; national criminal history check; international police check ( where candidates have worked overseas ) and holding or obtaining a Working with Children clearance / equivalent in accordance with State laws.

We invite you to find out more about Everyday Independence on our website https://www.everydayind.com.au/join-our-team/current-opportunities/ or you can speak directly to our People and Culture Team on 1300 179 131.

What are you waiting for? Apply now!

Occupational Therapist - Wagga Wagga

Everyday Independence Tatton NSW 2650

Everyday Independence

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