Occupational Therapist

About Scope

Scope strives to create meaningful opportunities for individuals with disabilities to belong and flourish. The organization supports people with physical, intellectual, and multiple disabilities in achieving their goals. Scope operates as a registered NDIS provider, offering an array of services including supported independent living, respite care, social connections, lifestyle options, therapy, and employment support across more than 420 locations in Victoria and New South Wales.

Role Overview

• Deliver therapeutic services tailored to client needs, leveraging their strengths to develop sustainable long-term solutions.
• Provide goal-oriented therapy for children, adolescents, or adults based on your clinical scope, collaborating with significant others to enhance wellbeing, functionality, and community engagement in diverse settings.
• Assist clients in different clinical environments to create and evaluate personalized therapy and support plans that are meaningful and aligned with their individual objectives.
• Offer clients up-to-date and relevant information about services to empower them in making informed decisions.

Candidate Profile

• Genuine commitment to Scope’s mission of empowering individuals to live as equal, empowered community members.
• Experienced clinical practitioner with a background in disability services.
• Dedication to human-centered care, strength-based methodologies, and promoting participation and inclusivity.
• Strong communication abilities and a collaborative team approach.

Mandatory Requirements

• Possession of a valid Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle.
• Current practicing registration with AHPRA or an equivalent professional peak body.
• Clearance from NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check (Employee).
• Valid Australian work authorization and, if applicable, an international Police Check for residence or work overseas exceeding one year within the past ten years.

Scope Employee Benefits

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 annually, enabling payment of everyday expenses like rent, groceries, and petrol pre-tax, plus additional meal and entertainment packaging options worth approximately $2,600 per year.
• Purchased Leave Scheme offering flexibility through additional leave beyond statutory entitlements.
• Paid orientation and ongoing professional development opportunities, including an annual professional development allowance of up to $1,500 beyond internal training.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program providing confidential mental health, counseling, and wellbeing support.
• Smart Spending vouchers app with discounted digital vouchers for retailers such as Coles, Kmart, and JB Hi-Fi, usable both online and instore.

Additional Information

Scope is a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer, pledging to respond to every applicant. Prospective employees are encouraged to contact Jessica Fennah at 0497 431 815 or jfennah@scopeaust.org.au for enquiries. Adjustments in recruitment processes can be requested by emailing careers@scopeaust.org.au to accommodate individual needs.