Position Title: Senior Occupational Therapist – Driving Assessor (Grade 3 (Year 1 to Year 4))

Classification: VG3 – VG6

Salary per hour:  $49.08 to $56.08 + superannuation + generous salary packaging options

Employment Type: Ongoing part-time 32 hours per fortnight

Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise agreement 2021-2026

Role description

An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate Senior Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic Ambulatory Care team in this ongoing part time role. Enjoy the rewarding benefits of working within the public health system in a supportive and flexible interdisciplinary working environment that fosters a positive work culture.

Primarily, this role will be responsible for the assessment of clients' driving ability as a result of a recent medical diagnosis, accident on the road, or following an unsuccessful VicRoads older driver test. This includes off road and on road assessments and the preparation of timely and accurate written reports. However there may be additional clinical responsibilities depending on the applicant's skills and experience.

This role works in close collaboration with a range of health professionals and other community-based service providers to deliver the best outcomes for the client, their family and carers. It also provides supervision to grade 1 and 2 OTs, AHAs and students as required.

About you

• Tertiary qualification (Bachelor/Masters) in Occupational Therapy
• Current registration as an Occupational Therapist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
• Completion of relevant post graduate Occupational Therapy Driving Assessor course.
• Current Victorian Driver's licence
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current registration with VicRoads as a driving assessor

Please refer to the relevant attached position description and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying.

Culture and Benefits

Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy. 

Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy.

From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from:

• Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work. 
• Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more. 
• Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region
• Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program.
• Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.
• Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information.

https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/

*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.

Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services.  We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations.