Description

Enjoy absolute flexibility (Flexible hours, work from home and/or our Carnegie/Werribee hubs, ADOs) in this adult neuro role. We are a values-led social culture offering long-term job security. Your career and wellbeing is supported with clinical & professional supervision from highly experienced leaders, 5 weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, 12% super, and 5 days PD leave. 

About the Role

In this role you will be working with adult clients with neuro conditions in their home and community to help achieve their independence goals. You will be working closely with our experienced neuro multidisciplinary team who value support, collaboration, innovation and lifelong learning. 

Since 1999, Independent Rehabilitation Services (IRS) has been at the forefront of community neuro allied health in Melbourne. We believe that to provide the best care for our clients, we must first provide the best environment for our clinicians.

We have opportunities across Melbourne's Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western regions with Admin support from our Carnegie and Werribee offices. We support clients across multiple funding bodies including TAC, WorkSafe, Aged Care, NDIS and private.

Why work with us

• Benefits: In addition to your salary you receive annual leave loading (17.5%), superannuation (12%), travel reimbursement, laptop and phone, 5 days of PD leave and 5 weeks of annual leave (pro-rata).
• Genuine support: Tailored induction, clinical and professional supervision, internal/external professional development, buddy and peer support programs
• Our unique culture: Our culture is values-led and one of genuine, ongoing support from our multidisciplinary team of occupational therapists, speech pathologists and physiotherapists
• Wellbeing focus: Wellbeing specific events, mental health first aiders, and check ins, Monday huddle, Wednesday staff lunches, quarterly staff meetings and more
• Absolute flexibility and autonomy: Choose to work from home or our office in Carnegie and Werribee, and manage your own caseload and calendar to suit your day.
• Work-life balance: Flex your working hours to suit your lifestyle and the option to take monthly ADOs
• Social life: We’re big on regular social events, both within the office and outside of work. Fundraising lunches, a silent disco, group pilates classes and a trip to the snow - just to name a few.

Your day to day

• You’ll be supported: We won’t just throw you in the deep end. We’ve got you covered with our extensive induction program, clinical and professional supervision, mentoring, and our unique Resilience Buddy Program. We also have a new grad peer support group as part of our graduate program.
• You’ll have variety: Every day is different. You’ll see clients with neurological conditions, such as traumatic brain injury, stroke, spinal cord injury and progressive neurological conditions. We work with our clients from hospital discharge to many years down the track. You’ll support clients to maximise their independence and participation at home, in the community, and in their lives.
• You’ll help clients achieve their goals: Our clinicians find this an incredibly rewarding aspect of the role, and use an evidence-based approach as well as some creativity, to help clients achieve their goals. You’ll work collaboratively with clients, their families, supports, members of the multidisciplinary team and external providers to ensure your clients’ needs are met and their goals are achieved. 
• We’ll support you to achieve your goals: We’re invested in your growth as a clinician. Our Career Journey Program keeps you accountable and on track with your career goals. You’ll have access to internal and external professional development that aligns with your goals as you commit to lifelong learning.
• You’ll be part of a team: As a valued member of the OT team, you'll be actively involved in team meetings, social catch-ups and opportunities to participate in learning packages. Our clinicians are given individualised clinical hours to achieve,  and are very reasonable and achievable.

Requirements

You are a clinician who values clinical excellence but also wants to be part of a genuine, inclusive culture.

• AHPRA Registered Occupational Therapist
• A current driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle
• You believe in the community model and love neuro
• You are motivated by seeing clients achieve independence in their own homes and communities
• You are a lifelong learner, highly organised, and seeking a workplace that treats you as a priority

Apply Now
Please send your CV and a cover letter to careers@independent-rehab.com.au.

Have questions? Call Natalie Pribil, Director of Operations on (03) 533 for a confidential chat, or visit us at independent-rehab.com.au or Insta @independentrehab to see what we're all about.

We encourage applicants from all diverse backgrounds, abilities, and experiences to apply.