Occupational Therapist- FIFO Perth to Tasmania

Victoria Park, WA
$85,681-103,884 per year
Contract
Full-time

21 days ago

EverAbility Group have a long and proud history of providing services for people with disability across Western Australia and Tasmania. Together, our team of nearly 200 staff and over 500 volunteers support our growing group of diverse services.Our services at EverAbility Group include:VisAbility - our specialised service supporting people with low or no vision.Guide Dogs WA and Guide Dogs Tasmania - our iconic service raising and training life changing assistance dogs.Kites Children's Therapy - our early intervention support, advice and solutions service transforming the lives of children and their families living with disability or developmental challenges.Job DescriptionAbout the RoleReady to take your Occupational Therapy career somewhere extraordinary? In this unique role, you'll support adults with low or no vision to live their most independent, fulfilling lives-combining your professional expertise with the excitement of travel.You'll deliver life-changing interventions, from functional and clinical assessments to prescribing specialised assistive technology, creating tailored intervention plans, and equipping individuals with the strategies they need for everyday independence. You'll also share your knowledge with external organisations, helping raise awareness and build capability in our specialist field.This is no ordinary OT role-you'll provide hybrid telehealth services to clients in Tasmania, with a trained therapy assistant on-site. Every few months, you'll fly from Perth to Tasmania for a week of in-person, hands-on therapy in the local community before returning to work with our large, multidisciplinary adult therapy team in Perth.We'll take care of the details-return flights, accommodation, meal allowance, and a work vehicle while in Tasmania-so you can focus on what you do best: making a real impact.This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to become a permanent role for the right candidate.Salary Range: $85,681.35-$103,884.36 depending on experience.Key responsibilities:Deliver person-centred clinical assessments of functional independence, including the development, implementation, management, and evaluation of individual service plans. This includes prescribing and recommending specialised assistive technology, equipment, and aids as required.Monitor and evaluate individualised services and supports to ensure they align with company policies, procedures, quality standards, and contractual obligations.Stay up to date with evidence-based practice and emerging technologies, aids, and equipment relevant to the role.Maintain accurate and timely records, assessments, case plans and service documentation within the Client Management System.Escalate any issues affecting service delivery to the Program Manager promptly.Access and utilise information from the company's Process Mapping System, and contribute to continuous improvement by providing input, feedback and suggestions.Support the broader OT profession through coaching and mentoring students as well as delivering education and training to external organisations and stakeholders.Perform other duties as directed by the Program Manager.Desired Skills and ExperienceSkills and experienceEssential:

Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy and full general AHPRA registration.
High level of interpersonal skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to implement personal and family-centred practice and interventions
Strong administration and organisation skills
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team to achieve positive outcomes
Ability to demonstrate a personal commitment to the philosophy, objectives and mission of the organisation
Demonstrated innovative approach to service delivery

Desirable:

Experience in providing Occupational Therapy Service to an adult disability caseload
Understanding of funding models, particularly NDIS and My Aged Care
Experience working in a community-based OT role
Understanding of funding models, specifically the NDIS

Required compliance documents:

Current National Police Clearance
Working with Vulnerable People Check (NDIS Endorsed)
Valid Driver's Licence
AHPRA Registration

Benefits:
In return, you will be rewarded with:

Up to 3 additional days of paid leave during the year- end holiday season!
Free onsite parking in Perth
Increase your take-home pay with salary packaging options
Option to purchase additional leave
17.5% annual leave loading, where applicable
Ongoing professional development and training
Employee Assistance Program
Onsite gym in Perth
Return flights, accommodation, meal allowance and work vehicle while in Tasmania.

How to apply?If you're ready to help us, make a difference, click Apply and let's chat about what life looks like at EverAbility.Applications close at 4:00 PM on Friday, 12 September 2025. However, please note that interviews may commence prior to the closing date, and the job advertisement may close earlier than expected. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.For further information please contact Tennille Burns, Senior Program Manager Kites TAS & VisAbility TAS at tennille.burns@kitestherapytas.org.au.We encourage people with disability and of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply. Everyone is welcome, as we are an inclusive and diverse workplace.

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