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Orientation and Mobility SpecialistVision Australia • Canberra, ACT, AU
Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Orientation and Mobility Specialist

Vision Australia • Canberra, ACT, AU
6 days ago
Job description

Job Description

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  • Based at our Canberra office with Work from Home Flexibility
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  • Base Salary = $98,688 ($49.94 p.h.) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging up to $15.9k
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  • Permanent, Full-Time Opportunity
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  • Based at our Canberra office with Work from Home Flexibility
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  • Base Salary = $98,688 ($49.94 p.h.) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging up to $15.9k
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About Us

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Join an organisation committed to making a positive difference in the lives of others.

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As a Vision Australia employee, you're part of a team committed to supporting people who are blind or have low vision to live the life they choose and striving for their inclusion in all areas of society.

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Our team of experts work together to tailor the right mix of services, strategies and products so their patients and clients can live life on their terms. From birth to senior years, Vision Australia is there to provide a lifetime of support.

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About The Opportunity

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As our client-focused Orientation and Mobility Specialist, you will work within a transdisciplinary team to enhance the mobility of our blind or low vision clients to live life on their terms. You will achieve this by utilising knowledge and skills to provide assessment, training, intervention, and service co-ordination. In this role will work closely and long term with our clients to:

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  • Assess the ability of our Blind or Low vision clients to travel safely and confidently within area of the community they wish to access.
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  • Advise on and prescribe a range of mobility aids and provide specialist services to meet individual needs.
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  • Assist our clients to confidently and comfortably utilise other strategies including mobility aids and Seeing Eye Dogs to enhance everyday lives.
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  • Actively and proactively monitor and advise on the use of low vision aids as applicable to a mobility program to assist in the further development of blind and low vision aids.
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View the Position Description for this role

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About You

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As part of the Client Services team, you should have approved qualifications in O&M as recognised by Orientation and Mobility Association Australasia (OMAA) . In addition, knowledge and skills in working with children, adults and older adults is encouraged. You will also have:

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  • Experience in providing client support and O&M services in person and/or through other communication mediums.
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  • Training and intervention strategies for individuals and groups.
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  • Strong planning skills including sound time management skills.
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Benefits Of Working At Vision Australia

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We offer our employees many benefits that help to support your growth personally and professionally. Some of the benefits we offer and provide are:

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  • Additional leave via our purchase leave and accrued day off schemes
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  • Annual salary review to ensure your pay is in-line with the market rates.
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  • Flexibility to manage your own caseload and calendar that allows an individual approach to work-life balance.
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  • Supportive, motivating, and inspired work environment.
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  • Professional development opportunities.
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  • Rewards and recognition programs and Wellness programs.
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  • Tax free salary packaging options up to $15,900 per annum, increasing your take home pay. Find out more about Salary Packaging.
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Contact

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If you have any questions about the role, please contact the hiring manager, Robyn Gillis.

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We are committed to ensuring an inclusive culture, and value diversity and all abilities. We highly encourage applications from candidates who are blind or have low vision and from those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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