Graduate Occupational Therapist - New South Wales

 

Main characteristics

Location

Sydney, New South Wales

Company

Everyday Independence

Salary

$77,397 includes Annual Leave Loading and Super

Employment type

Full time

Category

Healthcare & Medical

Job summary

Graduate Therapist Occupational Therapist
Employment Term - Ongoing Full Time or Part Time (minimum 3 days per week)
Salary - Total Remuneration Package $77,397 includes Annual Leave Loading and Superannuation
Locations New South Wales Albury, Kingswood, Seven Hills, Bankstown, Liverpool, Caringbah, Campbelltown, Granville, Maitland, Newcastle, Central Coast

Are you a career starter who wants to make a greater difference in your community?

Were looking for new graduates across Australia to join us in shaping communities where everyone feels included. Where everyone has the same opportunities and choices and can live to their full potential.
Were on a mission to break down barriers to reveal peoples true abilities.

Join the Everyday Independence team and youll work with and learn from some of the most talented and passionate people in the allied health and disability sectors. No two days are the same, but what will get you out of bed each day, will be the impact you make in peoples lives.

As a new graduate well support you to transition from university to your new role with confidence. Supervision, mentoring, self-directed learning, on the job training and an awesome team who shares their ideas and experiences with you will help nurture your passion for empowering people to live their best lives.

Youll get the ideal foundation in disability focused community therapy through an intensive 12-month Graduate Program. In your local hub youll be supported by an admin team and a Team Leader and share a laugh with team members who youll build real friendships with.

Lets break down barriers. Together.

When you join Everyday Independence as a graduate, you get more than a job you join us for a meaningful career and an ongoing commitment to your learning and development.

As a Graduate Therapist at Everyday Independence, you will:
Identify the facilitators and barriers within your participants environment (attitudinal, social and physical) and set meaningful goals within an inter-disciplinary team. You may know this approach as the social model of disability. Share your thoughts, ideas and solutions that have helped you meet your Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Prepare evidence-based therapy plans and reports that highlight your participants achievements and the supports they need to continue towards their set goals. Evaluate progress and positive outcomes using person-centred tools, functional observations and collaboration with participants, their family and/or key stakeholders. Your Everyday
If you were here last week, here are some of the things you may have done:
Delivered discipline specific therapy within a persons everyday environment and routine, bringing their hopes and dreams to life; Accessed mentoring and internal supports to help grow your expertise and skills; Participated in a weekly team meeting and celebrated the wins of your teammates. Completed reflective practice to develop evidence-based therapy plans; and Worked collaboratively with your teammates within an inter disciplinary team. Our Graduates are:
Passionate allied health professionals with a strong advocacy for removing barriers using the social model of therapy. Empathetic, understanding, resilient, curious and self-directed. Driven to see high impact outcomes in peoples lives. Have a growth mindset and are non-judgemental. Committed to developing themselves and the people around them whilst displaying our Everyday Values. Currently registered with either AHPRA; and Able to obtain an NDIS Worker Screening Check. Everyday Perks
We offer a range of awesome Everyday Perks so you can balance your work and life commitments, grow your career and most importantly enjoy work:
Flexible working hours to create your ideal work life balance Fantastic vehicle options available that include your choice of a fortnightly allowance, kilometre reimbursement or the option for a fully maintained vehicle agreement for business and personal use with fortnightly employee contribution. Ongoing career development and learning opportunities Paid Parental Leave (after 12 months of continuous employment) Purchase Leave options Wellbeing days Online Pilates & Yoga, free snacks, coffee, tea, vibrant pet friendly hubs and MORE!
About Us
At Everyday Independence we focus on creating communities where everyone has the same choices and opportunities to thrive. Thats why were working with our participants to break down barriers to reveal their true abilities.
We deliver a wide range of community based and online allied health services to people of all ages and abilities across Australia, and we are growing. With so many hub locations to choose from you can choose a hub close to home!
We support people with disabilities in metro and regional locations across New South Wales, Queensland, Tasmania, South Australia and Western Australia.

How to apply
Have a good look around our website and on social media to get a feel for who we are. If you think were a good match hit apply now or you can speak directly to us by calling our Talent Acquisition or People & Culture Team on 1300 179 131. In order for us to move quickly through the recruitment process with your application, please ensure that you are uploading a current CV including referee details (2 professional required) along with a cover letter.

Everyday Independence is proudly part of The Circle Back Initiative and we are committed to responding to every candidate throughout the Recruitment Process.

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 screening prior to employment including but not limited to; holding or obtaining an NDIS Worker Screening Check and a Working with Children Check / equivalent in accordance with State laws.