Are you an Allied Health professional looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real difference? We're inviting passionate, and driven individuals to express their interest in pioneering allied health services in beautiful Hobart, Tasmania. Supported by a strong national team, this is your chance to set the foundation in Tasmania, shape best practices, and build a dedicated team to support people living with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments and provide tailored recommendations for people with disabilities.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and other professionals to enhance quality of life.
• Lead the development of innovative, client-centered allied health services in the region.
• Therapy/training provided to clients on either a 1:1 or group setting to build communication and practical solutions that lead to greater social connectedness and independence
• Ensure clinical services demonstrate excellence, quality, and current evidence-based practice,
• Act as a consultant to other professionals including Able Australia staff, caregivers and local community in relation to occupational therapy and practical support options.
• Participate in client individual service plans, case conferences, team meetings and program meetings as required.

Why This Role?

• Trailblazing Opportunity: Be at the forefront of developing services in a growing and essential field.
• Impact: Make a tangible difference in the lives of people living with disabilities while shaping the future of allied health in Tasmania.

Benefits of joining Able Australia:

• Professional Development Budget allocated to each therapist to build your skills and grow your career
• Not for Profit Salary Packaging benefits (pay less tax and take home more earnings).
• Flexible starting times and working from home options, including a 50% WFH policy
• Able Rewards program offering instant discounts to hundreds of online retailers, including Woolworths, Coles, Kmart, Airbnb, Hotels, and Flights and more!
• 17% annual leave loading (get paid more on your holidays) and additional 2 days of personal leave each year
• Collaborative and positive team environments where your ideas matter
• Continuous support and supervision to enable you to develop your career and progress.
• Our values are Trust, Respect, Excellence and Kindness and we imbed these values into all of our work practices

Skills and experience required to be successful in this role:

• Approved qualifications/degree in Allied Health, recognized by the relevant peak body
• Current Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency (AHPRA) or other equivalent membership
• Experience in providing client support and Allied Health services in person and/or through other communication mediums (e.g. Telehealth)
• Broad knowledge of technology, including relevant Assistive Technology to support independent living
• Experience supporting people with disability, including diverse and indigenous backgrounds
• Ability to practice reflectively, and engage openly in group and individual supervision
• Auslan Skills, or a willingness to learn.

About Able Australia

Able Australia is a leading provider of disability services across Tasmania, Victoria, the ACT and Queensland. For over 50 years we have been delivering innovative support services to people with multiple disabilities and deafblindness.

As a registered provider of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), our vision is to enable the people we support to live the life they choose.

How to apply

Please click on the APPLY NOW button and complete the online application form. You will need to upload your resume with your skills and experience. We appreciate the time you have taken to prepare and submit your application and we are committed to responding to every applicant.

We encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Please let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment period.

You must be eligible to work in Australia to be considered for this position.

Employment is conditional upon screening checks throughout employment, applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment checks as required, applicants will be subject to, but not limited to, the following checks: NDIS Worker Screening Check, International Police Check (if applicable), and Right to Work in Australia.

If you have any particular questions regarding the position or need to find out more, get in touch with Yvette Hyde, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner at yvette.hyde@ableaustralia.org.au