Current Opportunities

OccupationalTherapist Position – Nulsen Therapy  

Permanent Parttime - 0.6 FTE 

Join an industry-leadingcommunity service provider, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference inthe lives of people with disability.

Enjoy a varied, interesting, andchallenging caseload where you’ll be thinking on your toes, collaborating withteam members to achieve the best outcomes for your clients and empoweringpeople with disability to live their best life.

It’s 2024, which meansflexibility is a must! You’ll get the best of both worlds where you can workfrom home and the office, interspersed with getting out on the road to visitclients in their homes (24/7 supported living accommodation) and out in the community.

Among the many other benefits ofthe role (which you’ll read below!), you’ll finish each day knowing you’ve madea difference in the life of someone with disability, which, in the end, is whatthe job’s all about.

You will be responsible for:

• Liaising with external stakeholders, such as other health professionals, NDIA- related entities, family members, educational staff, and community members to provide individualise support plans.
• Providing evidence-based Occupational therapy assessments and services, to participants in their home and community environments, based on their goals.
• Providing therapy services individually and as a member of an inter-disciplinary team.
• Providing accurate, timely and high-quality reports.
• Documentation of and reporting on intervention strategies.
• Providing support to senior clinical staff by contributing to initiatives related to areas such as clinical service delivery and continuous improvement.
• Recommendation of appropriate assistive technology in accordance with NDIS guidelines, based on participants goals and funding.
• Consultation through the provision of advice and information to participants, service users, families, and staff as appropriate.
• Supervision, support and mentoring of other staff.
• Work collaboratively with NDIS participants, families and supporting networks to improve effectiveness and drive positive outcomes.
• Work within the NDIS funding framework and meet Nulsen compliance and quality standards.
• This role will involve travelling to clients in varied locations.

Fulltime Permanent

About Us

Nulsen Disability Services is one of Western Australia’sleading disability services providers, established in 1954. As well assupporting people with complex disability, we also provide a range of therapyand allied health services. 

We exist to empower people to live their best life, and welive our values every day. We’re respectful, compassionate, courageous,resilient, and collaborative. At Nulsen, we’re committed to providingoutstanding services for people with complex disability. We’re accountable tothe people we support, and we design our services to meet the needs ofindividuals. 

The role

The Learning & Development Coordinator providesassistance in developing, administering, coordinating and evaluating Learningand development programs for Nulsen Disability Services.  The purpose of this position is to identifythe training needs of the organisation and provide high quality programs thatmeet the needs of the individuals and empower staff to contribute to anenhanced quality of life for service users.

Some of your duties will include:

• Works collaboratively with the Manager, People & Culture to develop and review Nulsen's learning and development strategy
• Provides assistance in the development and review of Nulsen's policies and procedures related to Learning and Development
• Designs, implements and evaluates a range of in-house learning and development initiatives and programs that meet identified needs of staff as well as Nulsen's objectives and the Nulsen Way
• Works collaboratively with the Trainers and Assessors to develop appropriate, relevant and compliant training
• Efficiently administers training and assessments records and the systems to maintain accurate and up to date training information
• Ensures that all training activities and statutory licensing requirements (CPI) are accurately recorded and reported on in a timely manner
• Routinely prepare training reports by collecting and collating relevant statistics data
• Ensure all learning and development activities are carried out within the allocated budget and timeframe.

Essential Criteria:

• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• Considerable knowledge and experience in a senior training and development role, preferably in a disability services environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to develop good working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Experience in developing, facilitating and evaluating training programs
• Strong organisational skills to coordinate all Learning and Development activities
• Strong written and analysis skills including development of training programs and producing a range of reports
• Awareness of and understanding of the National Standards for Disability Services, and industry requirements

Desirable Criteria:

• Knowledge and experience of Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training programs

What Do We Offer? 

• Salary packaging benefits (up to $18,550 per annum)
• Free onsite parking
• Access to our excellent Employee Assistance Program.

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Send your resume and a cover letter outlining yourqualifications and why you're the perfect fit for this role!

If you have any questions regarding the role, please reach out to Madison Taimre, Manager, People &Culture at m_taimre@nulsen.org.au

Application closing date is on 29 November 2024.

*Please be advised, we may proceed with interviews priorto the closing date*

We are seeking experienced Support Workers to provide support for residents with complex support needs (including complex behavioural support) within their home.

Nulsen Home (Redcliffe) - parttime position available - 3 month contract with possibility of extension. 

Rosters are set and applicants must be able to commit to all shifts. Please advise in your application the line you are applying for. 

About you 

You are passionate about supporting people. You believe that every person deserves the opportunity to live their best life.  Although no two days are the same and some days can be more challenging, you are resilient and love what you do! You are resourceful and can use your own strengths and creativity to manage dynamic situations, whilst being able to build meaningful connections with the people that you support. 

Could this person be you?

For 70 years, Nulsen Disability Services is known to provide the highest quality services and support to people with complex disability in WA. We foster a culture of compassion, dignity, and empowerment for the people we support, and we live by our person-centred values day-in, day-out!

You will be working within a multi-disciplinary team to facilitate the delivery of quality Supported Independent Living (SIL) services and support people to achieve positive outcomes...

Our next induction will be held in December 2024. This is a full 1-week paid induction where you will be equipped with the best training and knowledge to be a Disability Support Worker at Nulsen.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• A minimum 2-years experience supporting individuals with complex behaviour supports. 
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• A strong understanding of positive behaviour support and active support. 
• Flexibility, resilience, and the ability to use your initiative.
• Have flexible availability to fit in with our current rosters (including morning, afternoon, weekend, night, split and/or short shifts) and supporting community access. 

What you’ll need:

• A full Australian Driver’s Licence.
• Full work rights in Australia.
• NDIS Workers Screen Clearance 
• NDIS Workers Orientation Module 
• Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID011) including CPR with at least six months validity.

Ready to Make a Difference? If you're ready to be part of a team that values your expertise and offers an excellent workplace experience, apply today!