Occupational Therapist – NDIS

About the role

Indigo (formerly Independent Living Centre of WA) is recruiting an Occupational Therapist for its NDIS service in Nedlands. The role works with children and adults to help them live independently, using assistive technology, home modifications, functional capacity assessments and school-based work. It is available full-time or part-time, with flexible arrangements.

Key responsibilities

• Assess and prescribe assistive technology and/or home modifications to support independence, safety and well-being.
• Carry out functional capacity assessments, home assessments, school-based work and onsite appointments at the Experience Centre in Nedlands.
• Advise customers, carers, health professionals, stakeholders and service providers on assistive technology, equipment and home modifications.
• Contribute to service development, raise opportunities for innovation and uphold clinical best practice.
• Prepare professional reports and equipment funding applications with clinical reasoning and recommendations.
• Research and review assistive technology, liaise with suppliers, trial equipment and research evidence-based best practice.
• Provide assistive technology education and training to external stakeholders as required.

Required profile

• Experience working with people with disabilities and/or with assistive technologies.
• Current AHPRA registration.
• NDIS sector knowledge and advanced interpersonal, presentational and communication skills.
• Willingness to up-skill in home modification assessment.
• Right to live and work in Australia; a worker screening check, current First Aid + CPR certification and a WA driver's licence are prerequisites.

Required skills

• Knowledge of assistive technology assessment and prescription.
• ICT skills, including databases and Microsoft Office.

What we offer

• Salary packaging up to an additional $18,549 tax-free FBT, including relocation expenses for eligible candidates.
• Additional 3.5 days leave (pro-rata) and the option to buy more leave.
• Ongoing clinical support and professional development.
• Employee Assistance Program and a health and well-being program including flu vaccination.
• Flexible work arrangements, with full-time and part-time permanent positions.

Candidates apply through SEEK with a CV and cover letter; shortlisting begins immediately.