Occupational Therapist – Grade 1

CrossNation Healthcare Partner

Role Snapshot

The Occupational Therapist (Grade 1) is responsible for the provision of a range of evidence-based Occupational Therapy services and programs within a social model of health, with the aim of minimising the effects of impairment and disability within the Mildura Local Government Area (LGA) to enable people to remain living independently in the community. Clients include those from non-English speaking and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, refugees, frail older people, people with disability, and the socio-economically disadvantaged. Services are delivered across a range of funding streams including the Victorian Department of Health, My Aged Care, NDIS, fee for service, and brokerage arrangements.

What You Will Do

• Conduct evidence-based assessment and intervention for clients of all ages across activities of daily living (ADL), focusing on prevention and early intervention
• Provide flexible service delivery including individual/group treatment programs, health education, early identification programs, and capacity-building initiatives in the client's natural setting
• Formulate, record, and manage individual care plans for all clients including those in therapeutic groups
• Work within established service standards with a focus on client-centred practice and self-management
• Treat all clients with respect and equality whilst adhering to confidentiality requirements

Team and Service Delivery

• Work within a multidisciplinary model of care
• Delegate to and supervise Allied Health Assistants within their professional scope of practice
• Support Occupational Therapy and Allied Health Assistant student placements
• Supervise school-based work experience students
• Participate in clinical supervision with a Grade 2 Occupational Therapist

Stakeholder and Community Engagement

• Liaise and collaborate with health professionals, consumers, services, and community agencies
• Provide health information relevant to the community in written format or through discussion

Operational Responsibilities

• Work within a multidisciplinary model of care and contribute to integrated service delivery
• Collaborate with the Team Leader and Manager to monitor service performance
• Ensure documentation is timely, accurate, and consistent with organisational policy
• Enter data into the client management system to ensure statistical data and invoicing are accurate
• Manage workload and diary to meet service demands and funding targets
• Contribute to a healthy and safe working environment, modelling ethical behaviour and practices
• Operate, adhere to and demonstrate organisational Mission, Vision and Values
• Participate in quality improvement projects, clinical audits, and service evaluation activities
• Other reasonable duties as directed

What Will Help You Succeed

• Safety-first mindset with sound infection control knowledge

CrossNation

Desirable Experience

• Strong clinical OT assessment and intervention skills across the lifespan
• Commitment to evidence-based, client-centred practice
• Safety-first mindset with sound infection control knowledge CrossNation
• Experience with NDIS, My Aged Care, or community health funding frameworks
• Current driver's licence (essential – community home visiting required)
• Computer literacy with client management systems and Microsoft Office

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy as recognised by Occupational Therapy Australia – essential
• Current registration with AHPRA – essential
• Member of Occupational Therapy Australia
• Current driver's licence – essential
• Working With Children Check (Employee) – required prior to commencement
• NDIS Worker Screening Check – required prior to commencement

Skills and Capabilities

• Proficient in ADL assessment, assistive technology, home modification, and functional capacity evaluation
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and engage diverse client groups
• Highly developed problem-solving, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy with client management systems (e.g. Communicare) and Microsoft Office suite
• Understanding of confidentiality requirements and infection control standards

Personal Attributes

• Compassionate, person-centred approach to care
• Reliable, accountable, and organised
• Culturally sensitive with respect for diverse backgrounds and lived experiences
• Calm under pressure with strong problem-solving ability
• Strong work ethic and commitment to continuous professional development
• Team-oriented, collaborative, and approachable

Compliance and Screening

• National Police Check (mandatory for all staff)
• Working With Children Check – Employee (where applicable)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check (for all client-contact roles)
• Immunisation evidence per Category A health worker requirements
• Proof of identity and AHPRA registration (where applicable)
• Right to work in Australia – citizen, PR, or valid work authorisation

Professional Standards

All registered professionals must comply with AHPRA requirements, relevant professional body Codes of Conduct, and applicable legislation including the OH&S; Act, Privacy Act, Health Records Act, and Public Health and Wellbeing Act.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, mature-age workers, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. This job description serves to illustrate the scope and responsibilities of the post and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. You will be expected to perform other job-related tasks requested by management and as necessitated by the development of this role and the development of the business. CrossNation

Employment Conditions

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct evidence-based assessment and intervention for clients of all ages across activities of daily living (ADL), focusing on prevention and early intervention
• Provide flexible service delivery including individual/group treatment programs, health education, early identification programs, and capacity-building initiatives in the client's natural setting
• Formulate, record, and manage individual care plans for all clients including those in therapeutic groups
• Work within established service standards with a focus on client-centred practice and self-management
• Treat all clients with respect and equality whilst adhering to confidentiality requirements

Requirements & Compliance

• Strong clinical OT assessment and intervention skills across the lifespan
• Commitment to evidence-based, client-centred practice
• Safety-first mindset with sound infection control knowledge CrossNation
• Experience with NDIS, My Aged Care, or community health funding frameworks
• Current driver's licence (essential – community home visiting required)
• Computer literacy with client management systems and Microsoft Office
• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy as recognised by Occupational Therapy Australia – essential
• Current registration with AHPRA – essential
• Member of Occupational Therapy Australia
• Current driver's licence – essential
• Working With Children Check (Employee) – required prior to commencement
• NDIS Worker Screening Check – required prior to commencement
• Proficient in ADL assessment, assistive technology, home modification, and functional capacity evaluation
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team and engage diverse client groups
• Highly developed problem-solving, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Computer literacy with client management systems (e.g. Communicare) and Microsoft Office suite
• Understanding of confidentiality requirements and infection control standards