Be a part of positive change with estara and join us in creating equal opportunities for inclusion and participation across South Australia. We support those living with spinal cord injury, neurological conditions, and other disabilities, enabling their independence and empowering their choice and control. Our specialised disability support team leads with a multi-disciplinary approach, ensuring holistic support for our clients. Current programs include occupational therapy, physiotherapy, spinal nurse advisory, peer support mentorship, support coordination, and community initiatives.
We exist, because you matter.
Your role
As a Senior Occupational Therapist with estara, you will work closely with our expert Specialised Disability Support team remotely and our estara In-Home team, focussing on our impact across metropolitan Adelaide.
Day-to-day, you will deliver holistic occupational therapy support that addresses client's unique and evolving needs, aligned with their NDIS plan goals. To support the accessibility of estara services, you will provide community-based assessments and advice in relation to daily living, mobility, complex equipment and home modifications. You will be a champion of our client's independence and inclusion and will support them with creative strategies to enhance their abilities, adapt their environment, and discover their full potential.
As part of our specialised program, you will provide expert advice in managing the complex care needs that accompany spinal cord injury, neurological conditions, and more. Your compassionate approach will be vital to empowering our clients through challenging rehabilitation journeys. This is a truly multi-faceted role that will allow you to innovate and excel in your career, while making a positive impact in your community.
Your benefits
As an employee of estara, you have access to sector-leading benefits that support your lifestyle and wellbeing, including:
• Salary packaging and novated car leasing with Community Business Bureau
• Paid parental leave for permanent employees
• Wellbeing leave
• Compressed hours and flexible working options
• Employee assistance program with Converge International
• Discounted health insurance with Bupa
• Discounted home and car loan offers with Police Credit Union
• Discounted gym access with Goodlife Gyms
• Employer-subsidised Will preparation with Tindall Gask Bentley Lawyers
This role also incorporates phone and vehicle allowance to compensate your time and commitment.
Your capabilities
To excel in this role, you will be aided by possessing the following knowledge, skills, and experience. estara understands that you may bring a unique skillset and contribution to this role, and so if you do not meet these traits in full, we eagerly welcome your enquiry and application.
Essential
• Tertiary qualifications in Applied Science (Occupational Therapy) and current AHPRA registration
• Highly developed interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to communicate with a diverse range of people and maintain a high level of customer service
• Ability to work effectively in an autonomous role
• Ability to respond with empathy and maintain calm in stressful circumstances
• Problem-solving and time management skills.
Desirable
• Experience to a Senior Occupational Therapy level, or 12-months experience working with the NDIS
• Experience within the Disability sector
• Knowledge of NDIS worker requirements in relation to restrictive practices and person-centred support
• Wheelchair, complex equipment and home modification experience.
Special conditions
• Current South Australian full drivers’ licence is essential
• DHS Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check and any relevant Screenings as stipulated by DHS/NDIS with at least 6 months’ validity
• Intrastate travel and work outside of normal business hours as required
Apply or enquire now
To learn more about this role, please feel welcome to make a confidential enquiry to estara’s Director of Specialist Disability Support, Lloyd Townsend, on 1800 378 272 or Lloyd.Townsend@estara.com.au.
Submit your application by 18 February 2025 to be considered for this exciting opportunity. Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date, so apply now to secure your spot.