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Occupational Therapist
- Waurn Ponds, VIC, Australia, 3216
- Full time
About Us
At Uniting AgeWell, we support older people to experience wellbeing, choice, and independence. We are a values-based organisation committed to providing high-quality community and residential services. Visit www.unitingagewell.org for more information.
Why Choose Uniting AgeWell Waurn Ponds?
• Make a Local Impact: Be a key part of supporting older adults in the Mildura community, providing essential home-based Physiotherapy services.
• Independent Practice: This role offers the opportunity to work autonomously, managing your own caseload while still being connected to a broader organisational support structure. You’ll have the autonomy to shape your schedule while knowing you have a responsive team behind you.
• Future Opportunities: This role begins as home-based. As our services expand, you may have opportunities to work in new centre-based settings with dedicated consultation and treatment spaces. This will broaden your experience and involve you in shaping future service delivery.
Other benefits include:
• Salary packaging benefits up to $15,900 + $2,650 annually
• Annual leave loading
• Generous per‑kilometre reimbursement for work‑related travel
• Opportunities to grow into senior clinical or leadership pathways
• Employee Assistance Program available 24/7
• Enhanced parental leave options
• Not-for-profit, values-based organisation
About the role:
Based out of our new community hub in Waurn Ponds, join a supportive organisation where you'll have opportunities to contribute and develop your skills. As a qualified Occupational Therapist, you will play a pivotal role in delivering essential services in the wider Geelong region.
You'll be responsible for providing focused home-based services for older clientele (65+) with a variety of health conditions, accessing services through their Home Care Package (HCP). Our service is built on a foundation of innovation, focusing on clients’ strengths, goal-directed interventions, and maximizing independence and autonomy.
We also provide generous financial support for professional development, enabling you to expand your skills and knowledge in your chosen areas of interest.
About you:
You are a physiotherapist with strong clinical skills, a client-centred approach, and a commitment to continuous learning and best practice. You are motivated to deliver high-quality care, adapt to changing client needs, and contribute to a positive team culture. You value evidence-based practice, seek feedback to improve your work, and are dedicated to supporting older adults to achieve their goals and maintain independence.
We are looking for individuals with:
- Recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Current registration with AHPRA
- Experience in Community Aged Care with clients receiving HCP/SAH services
- Demonstrated knowledge of clinical practice working with a variety of health conditions in 65+ year old clientele
- The ability to work autonomously and manage a caseload independently
- Have full Australian working rights and are able to pass a national police clearance
- Have a valid driver's license and access to a car
- Are committed to being part of a workplace culture based on the BEST way of life (Believe, Excel, Support and Trust)
Essentials for working in Aged Care:
- A current Working With Children Check card
- Current and ongoing flu vaccinations
- Australian working rights
- Ability to pass a national police clearance and NDIS Clearance
Make a positive difference in your community – apply now!
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply for this role.
You can access the position description here: Occupational Therapist PD.pdf
For more information please contact the Recruitment Team at Recruitment@unitingagewell.org. Please note the position and location.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We look forward to hearing from you!
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