The role of the Occupational Therapist is to assist provide  a strong evidence based framework that aims to empower individuals who are currently experiencing injury, illness, disability or psychological dysfunction, while living rough in the Katherine town.  The Occupational Therapist will be required to work in partnership with the other team support workers to develop and implement care plans that assist KISP individuals in recovery and promote maximum independence by selecting and constructing therapies according to individual’s physical capacity, intelligence level, and interest.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:-

• Current registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and culture, including issues effecting communities
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in addressing the social determinants of health with a particular focus on dual diagnosis, and disability.
• Demonstrates ability to understand and conduct multiple evaluation methods and techniques
• A comprehensive knowledge of the impact that addiction, mental health and disability has on mind, body, spirit, and family.

Summary of terms and conditions of employment

• An ordinary working week of 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday.
• Competitive annual salary
• Relocation assistance and short term assistance with accommodation is available (*for eligible applicants)
• Other benefits include:
  • six weeks annual leave plus leave loading per annum
  • one weeks paid special leave per annum
  • 15 days personal leave per annum
  • salary sacrifice arrangements are available
  • training and career development opportunities including paid study leave salary sacrifice arrangements available

• In conjunction with the Human Resource Manager ensure staff recruitment, on boarding and performance review practices incorporate the appropriate identification of learning and development needs
• Ensure mandatory training and CPD training is undertaken by all staff in accordance with their position requirements in a timely manner.
• As part of the performance management framework assist managers / coordinators undertake a training needs analysis for all staff to identify whether minimum qualifications for each position have been attained and identify any future training requirements
• Review organisational training plans and develop an annual Wurli Organisational Training plan and calendar
• Provide mentoring support to staff undertaking Nationally Recognised Qualifications

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:-

• Relevant qualifications and / or experience (Such as Certificate III or higher in a field relevant to an Aboriginal Medical Service (AMS) (primary health / community (social) services / training and assessment)
• Demonstrated knowledge of the learning and development function and the associated activities and processes required for organisational workforce planning and ongoing employee development. (Identification of training options, training needs analysis, training plans and mentoring)
• Demonstrated capacity to work independently/ autonomously with minimal supervision and collaboratively with in a team
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• High degree of confidentiality and discretion
• Excellent written, communication and listening skills
• Current National Police Records Check and Working with Children’s Clearance
• Current Northern Territory Driver’s License