Occupational Therapist - Parramatta

Location: Parramatta
Discipline: Allied Health
Salary: $80000 to $100000
Contact name: Dervla McBreen

Contact email: dervla.mcbreen@curamoir-hr.com.au
Job ref: 34082
Published: 10 months ago

Benefits:
  • Salary: Up to $100k + super 
  • Onboarding Program: The clinic offers a 100-day structured onboarding training program, including ample opportunities to observe sessions and learn from multiple experienced therapists.
  • Technology: The clinic uses MacBooks, GoPros, iPads, and smart TVs. The intranet site, 'The Scratching Post,' and the online learning platform, 'Kool SKool,' provide extensive learning resources.
  • Additional Benefits: Resources include a toy and games bar, an extensive library of textbooks, reading material, and evaluation resources, career ladder opportunities, uniforms, company cars for school visits, and yearly conferences/retreats.

The Role: 

About the Clinic The clinic offers a creative, fun, innovative, and inclusive environment that supports parents and children with developmental challenges. The clinic emphasises the importance of parent-child attachment by coaching parents and engaging in direct play with children. The team is passionate about making a difference in lives.
The close-knit team comprises 17 multidisciplinary clinicians and support staff. The clinic prioritises well-being, mental health, and work/life balance, ensuring that documentation can be completed within working hours. Staff members are valued as part of the family.

Major Duties
  • Demonstrate a commitment to teamwork, excellent communication, and interpersonal skills when working with families, children, and team members.
  • Contribute to the development of education and knowledge, implementing DIR Floortime and Sensory Integration principles.
  • Embed the clinic’s philosophy into daily practice, empowering parents to interact with their children through play.
  • Promote excellence and cater to the needs of children and parents, ensuring they are both challenged and supported.
  • Develop inclusive and engaging play opportunities to achieve individual goals and outcomes.
  • Participate in individual clinic-based sessions, school-based interventions, parent coaching, and peer group intervention sessions.
  • Be passionate about professional development and eager to continually learn more about the important work at the clinic.
Requirements:
  • Current First Aid, CPR, and Anaphylaxis Training.
  • Experience working with children with Autism is a bonus.
  • High energy, willingness to continually learn, and a love for having fun with kids.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • WWCC, Police Check, and NDIS Worker Clearance will be required.
  • A current license is preferred.