Occupational Therapist – Binjareb Aged Care Services (Mandurah)

We are seeking dynamic, client focused Occupational Therapists to join our multidisciplinary Allied Health Team. You will be working with a variety of clients across the aged and disability spectrum, providing appropriate community-based care.

About the Organisation

South West Aboriginal Medical Service (SWAMS) mission is to provide high quality, culturally appropriate and holistic healthcare to build strong and healthy Aboriginal communities. We provide a supportive and inclusive culture for all clients and staff.

We can offer this exciting and innovative role whilst you enjoy living in a great regional location, close to Perth and work in an organisation with passion, integrity and the willingness, capacity and capability to change lives. If you think this is for you, then come and join us as an integral team member in our Community Services team, where your work and contribution is highly valued.

We are a family friendly organisation and therefore open to looking at different options in regard to full time or part time hours. Please let us know what works for you.

The Position

In this role, you will support clients to improve their independence, achieve physical and social goals, and enjoy quality of life within the community. You will conduct appropriate assessments as per the clients needs and help them engage in activities they find meaningful, like self-care and leisure. By working independently and as a part of a multidisciplinary team across multiple services, you will enhance your clinical skills while developing long lasting professional relationships.

Experience firsthand the lasting impact of your work on people’s lives and the community.

Specific requirements of this position include but are not limited to;

Essential Criteria

• Degree in Occupational Therapy with registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Current WA Drivers Licence
• Demonstrated clinical skills and experience in the provision of occupational therapy services.
• Demonstrated experience with evidence based practice
• Excellent time management, organisational and communication skills.
• Able to work cooperatively in a team environment and autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Ability to determine priorities and manage workloads in order to meet agreed timelines and objectives.
• Demonstrated high level of written, interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to undertake and NDIS Workers Screening, Police Clearance and a Drug and Alcohol Screen

Desirable Criteria

• NDIS and or Community Health Experience.
• An understanding of the unique issues affecting and impacting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Why SWAMS?

Along with working with passionate people and being able to feel like you have contributed to something every day, SWAMS offers the following:

• Use of SWAMS vehicle
• 17.5% leave loading
• Up to $18,550 salary packaging options and novated leasing options
• Discounted gym memberships
• Uniforms supplied
• Generous leave allowances
• Professional development opportunities

For more information about SWAMS and the role:

About SWAMS, our great organisation – https://www.swams.com.au/about/

For queries – please contact Human Resources on (08) 9797 8111.

To Apply

At SWAMS, child safety is our highest priority. We are committed to the wellbeing of all children and young people, with zero tolerance for abuse. All team members have a legal and moral duty to ensure a safe environment and are required to undergo a National Police Clearance. Roles involving direct contact with children also require a valid WA Working with Children Check as part of our pre-employment screening.

In addition to this all applicants require satisfactory completion of a Drug and Alcohol test. Unsatisfactory pre-employment checks will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.

To apply for this role please follow the online application process of this platform or email your application through to: HR@SWAMS.com.au .

Applications close as soon as suitable candidates have been identified.