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Occupational Therapist | Team Leader Senior OT | Nature Based Therapy

Occupational Therapist | Team Leader Senior OT | Nature Based Therapy

Gorilla JobsNorthern Suburbs Brisbane, QLD, AU
16 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Enjoy getting out of the office and into the Great Outdoors? Love working with children and fostering a strong connection to nature? Want to work alongside a team of OT's who are also passionate about a nature based approach to therapy?

Join this Organisation located half an hour North of Brisbane CBD that offers a one of a kind approach to Occupational Therapy.

Get paid to go canoeing, hiking, kayaking and swimming!

Get your hands dirty, gardening in an edible garden with the children!

Create your own outdoor therapy programs based on your interests!

Learn more about First Nation Culture and connection to Country!

Fulltime and part time roles available

Your Role :

  • Leading a team of four passionate Occupational Therapists and supporting them in their assessment, planning and treatment of Paediatric clients.
  • Working with the Director of Services to plan comprehensive and effective group Paediatric OT training sessions to help upskill your team.
  • Providing clinical supervision and best practice approaches to service delivery, upholding the service value of Nature based, outdoor therapy modalities.
  • Mentoring junior Occupational Therapists through formal and informal meetings
  • Liasing with the Director about individual staff performance

Perks!

  • Above Award Salary; $95,000-$110,000 + Super depending on experience
  • Manageable KPI's that work around your role as a leader
  • Company car available for community visits
  • Travel allowance for using your own car
  • Option to be apart of the Kindy Uplift Program and travel interstate, working with children from different communities and backgrounds  needing OT support
  • Build long lasting relationships with colleagues, children and families
  • Regular social events with the team

    • Support :

  • Weekly meetings with the Director
  • 1000 Professional Development Budget so you can continue to upskill in the areas that interest you
  • Flexible working conditions; choose your start and finish times and tailor your working hours around your commitments
  • Work a 9 day fortnight
  • WFH options to complete admin tasks

    • Team Culture :

    In this role, a love of the Outdoors is a MUST. Join this team of passionate, supportive, Nature loving Occupational Therapists who are driven to provide a holistic approach to Occupational Therapy. With regular team social events, build life long friendships during Friday drinks at the local pub, Kayaking, Roller skating, "Dinner in the Dark", Moonlight hikes and weekend camping trips.

    Requirements

  • Minimum 4 years experience
  • Previous leadership experience desired
  • Working with Children Check
  • Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
  • AHPRA registration
  • Unrestricted working rights in Australia
  • Drivers license (required) and own vehicle (preferred)

    • Interested in this position or know someone who might be?

    Apply now or email your resume to  Emma  (Allied Health Division, QLD) on  [email protected]  or call  +61 468 412 394  to hear more about the role.

    Add me on LinkedIn :  https : / / www.linkedin.com / in / emma-elleson-4b8410261 /

    Is this role not quite right for you?  Get in touch for a confidential discussion about alternative job opportunities or general advice on the Occupational Therapy job market.

    Referral bonus -  we offer $300 to you if you refer a friend / colleague who we help into a new role!

    Gorilla Jobs is one of Australia’s fastest-growing medical recruitment agencies, and our team of professional consultants can help you achieve your career goals without stress. We work in your best interest and provide the best possible service.

    For more Occupational Therapist positions visit www.gorillajobs.com.au

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