Occupational Therapist

• Full-time opportunity. 12-month contract
• Transdisciplinary role in a person centred organisation

Join a supportive and fun team making a real difference!

Are you passionate about empowering people to live the life they choose? Vision Australia is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our Cairns team on a 12 month parental leave contract. This is your opportunity to work in a collaborative, person centred environment supporting adults who are blind or have low vision.

As an Occupational Therapist with Vision Australia, you will:

• Provide assessments, training, and intervention strategies to enhance independence in daily living.
• Deliver individual and group programmes tailored to client goals.
• Recommend assistive technology and environmental modifications.
• Maintain accurate client records and contribute to continuous professional development.

• Degree in Occupational Therapy and AHPRA registration.
• Empathy, adaptability, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for helping people achieve independence (Recent graduates encouraged to apply - we'll support your growth!).

• Mentoring and professional development to grow your skills.
• Additional leave via our purchase leave and accrued day off schemes.
• Rewards and recognition programmes and Wellness programmes.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact the hiring manager, Saranne Maule.

Vision Australia is a leading national provider of services supporting people who are blind or have low vision. We help more than 32,000 clients across Australia to live the life they choose.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us create a world where people who are blind or have low vision can thrive.

Please note PDF documents are not accepted for accessibility reasons. If you require any support or considerations with the application process, please reach out to People and Culture or the above hiring manager.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive culture, and value diversity and all abilities. We highly encourage applications from candidates who are blind or have low vision and from those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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