Senior Occupational Therapist

Location: Djilang Country – Geelong
Salary: $53.05 p/hr + Superannuation + NFP salary packaging benefits
Employment status: Full Time Permanent – Hybrid
Job number: 2751

Hey you!

genU is looking for an experienced a passionate and driven Senior Occupational Therapist to complete specialist assessments, working holistically with clients and families for the purpose of building capacity, improving activities of daily living (ADLs), managing the impact of their disability, and improving a person’s health and well-being.

At genU, we’re a profit-for-purpose organisation, reinvesting our success back into programs to create real social impact. From disability and aged care support to community-focused initiatives, we’re here to help people live their best lives.

We're open to flexible hours arrangements – because great people thrive in different ways.

What you’ll do

As a Senior Occupational Therapist in our Residential & Individual Supports team you’ll:

• Complete specialist assessments, focused on increasing a participant’s capacity in the areas of daily living, independent living skills and increased community participation.
• Provide specialist support, supervision and direction to other Occupational Therapists employed with genU, as well as Occupational Graduates and Allied Health Assistants within the team.

• Develop details Capacity / Skill Building Plans for implementation by other professionals such as Allied Health Assistants and Personal Support Workers.

• Use a strength’s – based approach when working with clients to establish support plans
• Monitor and evaluate client progress

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary Qualification in Occupational Therapy (Degree)
• Current Occupational Therapy registration with AHPRA
• A minimum 3 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module Certificate of Completion

(You’ll also need an NDIS Worker Screening Check and Orientation Module Certificate – but don’t worry, we’ll help guide you through this.)

Bonus points for

• Proven experience working with a disability and/or mental health diagnosis,
• Proven experience working with participants of the NDIS

Why you’ll love working at genU

At genU, our differences make us stronger. We celebrate all kinds of diversity and the unique perspectives each of us brings.

We’re committed to creating a welcoming, safe, and respectful space where everyone feels valued and can thrive.

You’ll also get

• Flexibility - full time, part time, or job share plus hybrid working
• Salary packaging - up to $15,900 tax-free plus meal/entertainment benefits
• Purchased leave options - the ability to buy additional annual leave to support work-life balance and flexibility.
• Discounts - savings at 450+ retailers including Coles, Woolworths & JB Hi-Fi
• University Study Discount - Enjoy a 25% fee reduction for undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Torrens University.
• Wellbeing support - 24/7 access to a holistic employee assistance program
• Referral bonus - bring great people with you and be rewarded

Ready to make a difference? Click apply to complete your application.

Don’t wait to apply! We are reviewing applications as they come in.

You can view the full position description on the genU careers page HERE

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We are committed to ensuring an accessible recruitment experience. If you need any adjustments or have specific accessibility requirements at any stage of the process, please contact our team at activ.recruitment@genU.org.au or 08 9387 0435