Newcastle, NSW Full Time (Part Time considered)  The RoleWe are seeking an experienced and motivated Occupational Therapist.  You will be joining a collaborative  multidisciplinary team.The team is passionate, innovative and works together to build the capacity and skills of the children, families, young people, and adults that we support. We are committed to best practice and our service excellence framework underpins all that we do.The organisation places a strong emphasis on fostering a positive team culture and embracing work-life balance. This role offers flexible working options, including the ability to work from home. The ideal candidate will uphold a positive and dynamic environment, that is well supported with clinical supervision, whole discipline, inter-discipline supervision and support, mentorship, peer support,  alongside encouragement for your teams personal career development.  Why Work for us?  Our teams are the heart of what we do here at Newcastle Anglican. As a part of the team, you have access to the following great benefits:  Fleet Cars available for use Professional development support and study days 14 weeks paid maternity leave or 3 weeks paid parental pay. + Super Contributions after 12 months  Salary Packaging on a range of everyday living expenses (Mortgage, Rent and Bills), up to $611/fortnight  Up to 40% on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schools  Meals & Entertainment Salary packaging up to $2,650   Access to Fitness Passport (over 300+gyms)  Free access to our corporate Employee Assistance Program  Career and development opportunities  Flexible work options Dynamic, positive work environment with mentorship available The opportunity to work within an innovative, collaborative team of multi-disciplinary clinicians ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:Degree qualification(s) in Occupational Therapy and a minimum of 1 years’ experience providing OT support with a focus on best practice and clinical excellenceCurrent registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Demonstrated experience prioritising workloads and managing clients with disabilitiesDemonstrated commitment to Continuing Professional Development, Evidenced Based Practice, and measuring clinical outcomesAbility to work collaboratively with the team and other service providersKnowledge of confidentiality principles and WHS responsibilities.Valid NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) and NDIS Worker Screening Check, Police Check, First Aid Certificate or willingness to obtain prior to commencement NSW Driver’s Licence DESIRABLE CRITERIA Experience / knowledge in: Providing Occupational Therapy in a child’s natural environment (home, school or community) Delivering trauma informed care Understanding of the current trends and approaches underpinning the provision of early intervention services to children with a disability Contribute to the development and implementation of behaviour support plans Supporting people with mental health issues Who we are?  Formally known as the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and Central Coast.We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care and Samaritans. Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus.For more information on who we are and the work we do, visit www.newcastleanglican.org.au.  For further information please email our Talent Team at careers@newcastleanglican.org.au Please include your cover letter addressing the essential criteria, and your resume.  Applications Close: When we find you!  Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.   AUD Newcastle 2300