Occupational Therapist (OT)

Change a child’s life, forever!Newly funded Occupational Therapist (OT) role working with children (aged 2 – 5 years) in an Early Years setting. Making developing motor skills fun, you will ensure activities enhance life skills enabling them to participate fully in life. You will educate and empower parents / caregivers to see the child progress over time, sharing each victory along the way.You will have the opportunity to shape this role as part of the implementation of Early Years Development Program to ensure its effectiveness.Our Service Our Early Years Centre is a community hub offering health services, family support services, holistic early childhood education (including an Approved Kindergarten and Long Day Care) to empower children and families. We empower families to select how and where they engage with us, making services meaningful for them.Line management is offered locally. Clinical supervision and practice support is offered remotely.Terms: Full time 6 month contract positionWhy work with The Benevolent SocietyWe set you up for success with a buddy, structured orientation & mobile toolsWe use technology to connect our Occupational Therapy team across geographiesWe celebrate the best live moments; the small acts that make a difference within our teams and with our clientsSalary packaging, meals and entertainment card and discount program availableWhat you need to succeed?You will be a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) and have:Experience supporting children and their parents with fine and gross motor skillsAbility to appropriately respond to the needs of people of all abilities and cultural backgroundsWork within a client centric approach while maintaining a positive mindsetAbility to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and connect to peers using technologyCurrent drivers licence and ability to travel to clientsInterested? Apply below today!Call Kylee Noble on 0459 024 527 for a confidential discussion. Closing date 7 January 2018Position Profile 35 AUD Australia - QLD Brisbane Southern Suburbs & Logan Acacia Ridge 4110