About Novita
Novita nurtures ambition of every size and shape, for a career that grows with you, in a team that supports you.
Novita is South Australia’s most established provider of therapy, assistive technology, community programs and community living services for people with disabilities and we’re evolving every day.
Novita brings you the benefits of structure along with the freedom to grow within an environment that’s big, but personal. We equip you with the tools to thrive as the whole person you are, embracing whatever makes you tick, so you can reach your true potential. Our leaders remain by your side, respectful of your autonomy, because they care about you accomplishing your professional goals. And the sheer variety of Novita’s offerings means opportunities to take your career where you want it to go.
Work at a place that supports you to achieve your best, so you can support others to achieve theirs.
We are recruiting an Occupational Therapist and a Senior Occupational Therapist to join our team at our Salisbury location in permanent, full-time roles. These positions involve delivering high-quality, evidence-based, client-centred supports within a multidisciplinary environment, with the Senior Occupational Therapist also providing clinical leadership and supervision.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing a diverse clinical caseload, including assessment, planning and delivery of tailored supports
- Collaborating with families, caregivers and other professionals to provide integrated, client-centred therapy
- Participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, client reviews and program planning
- Maintaining accurate and timely clinical records in line with Novita policies and procedures
- Engaging in ongoing professional development and contributing to knowledge-sharing across the organisation
In addition, as a Senior Occupational Therapist, you will also:
- Manage a more complex caseload, delivering advanced evidence-based assessments and intervention programs
- Provide clinical leadership through supervision and mentoring of early career Occupational Therapists
- Lead by example in the delivery of high-quality, client-centred therapeutic supports
- Contribute to service innovation, including the development of community-based programs and enhancement of service delivery
- Actively participate in service planning, multidisciplinary decision-making and continuous improvement initiatives
- Work closely with other senior clinicians, team leaders and clinical leads to support a positive team culture and improve service delivery
Knowledge, skills and experience
- Ability to apply, adapt and evaluate a range of occupational therapy interventions
- Skilled in tailoring assessments and interventions to meet individual client needs
- Knowledge of strengths-based and client-centred best practice approaches
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including effective report writing
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office and digital clinical record systems
For Senior Occupational Therapist roles, demonstrated experience in clinical leadership and supervision is required.
Education and Qualifications
- Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy
- Current AHPRA registration
- Current SA Working With Children Check and NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Current Driver’s Licence
We’re serious about safeguarding our clients. If you don’t have a current NDIS Worker Check and SA Working with Children Check, we’ll let you know how to obtain these prior to starting work with us.
Why join Novita?
As an OT at Novita, you’ll step into a role that not only allows you to make a meaningful impact, but also supports your own growth and aspirations. What we offer:
Share your expertise by training and supervising junior clinicians, helping to share the next generation of therapists
If you’re ready to consider leadership, we’ll support you to explore early leadership opportunities
- Our internal professional development program is robust and designed to keep you at the forefront of clinical excellence
- The opportunity to pursue areas of clinical interest and develop specialist expertise, if desired
- You’ll be joining a multidisciplinary team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning
You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:
- Total salary package includes base salary, annual leave loading and 12% superannuation
- Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 of your salary, increasing your take-home pay
- Further maximise your take home pay with additional salary packaging benefits including meal and entertainment expenses, accommodation and venue hire, private novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
Apply Now
For a confidential conversation before applying, contact Brett Williams on Brett.Williams@novita.org.au or 81821002
As this position is vacant, we are looking to undertake interviews as applications are submitted. So, don’t delay if you are wanting to join our team. Novita may close this advertisement early if a suitable candidate is identified before the listed closing date.
Novita is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All suitably qualified applicants will receive equal and fair consideration for employment. Applicants with a disability and/or who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander are actively encouraged to apply.
Potentially successful candidates will be required to complete background checks prior to confirmation of employment.
Achieve your amazing at Novita.
