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About Your Role
The Occupational Therapist (OT) plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, person-centred services to participates under the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The position focuses on empowering participants to achieve their goals, enhance their independence, and improve their quality of life through tailored interventions.
The OT will collaborate with participants, families, carers, and other professionals to develop and implement therapeutic strategies aligned with NDIS goals and funding plans.
Duties and Responsibilities
Prepare professional reports for NDIS plan reviews, funding applications, or other required documentation.
Communicate with the Director/s regarding the role's responsibilities, professional expertise, program development and best practice.
Ensure quality standards of the organisation are maintained, including safe custody and confidentiality of all records whether in hard copy or electronic format.
Apply established procedures and instructions to solve problems.
Maintain accurate documentation to demonstrate that service procedures are followed.
Actively participate in the development, implementation, monitoring, regular view, and reporting of participant programs with providers.
Support, initiate and drive initiatives to prove service provision.
Promote the organisation to participants and other stakeholders.
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications
NDIS Worker Screening Clearance
Valid Australian Driver's Licence
Evidence of roadworthy vehicle, insured to a minimum level covering third party fire and theft.
Right to Work - Australian or New Zealand Citizenship or relevant Working VISA documentation.
Tertiary Qualification in Occupational Therapy and current AHPRA registration.
Demonstrated experience working with people with disabilities, preferably in the NDIS sector.
Knowledge of NDIS processes, plans and participant-centres approaches.
Workers should have at least five years of experience within the disability sector.
Why Fidens?
At Fidens, we're more than just a service provider—we're a community built on Christian values. We believe in compassion, empowerment, excellence, and the importance of family, and these values are at the heart of everything we do. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging, dignity, and hope. We strive to build your place of belonging, ensuring that everyone we interact with experiences genuine care and support. As we continue to expand our services, we are seeking a skilled and empathetic Occupational Therapist, to join our team.