About Guide Dogs Victoria
Guide Dogs Victoria provides high quality training to maximise the independence of people living
with low vision or blindness. Our professional services extend beyond the
provision of guide dogs, and include innovative children’s mobility programs,
orientation and mobility training for adults and people living with an acquired
brain injury (ABI), and social networking programs to support active community
participation.
Guide Dogs Victoria is also Australia’s most trusted charity and an
employer of choice in the disability sector. Our staff enjoy an inclusive and
collaborative working environment where talent is recognised and innovation is
encouraged.
Summary:
As an Occupational Therapist with Guide Dogs Victoria, you will provide Occupational Therapy (OT) services to people who are low vision or who are blind that meet the needs of
the individual, while at the same time adhering to Guide Dog Victoria and
Disability Service standards. This position has a focus on assistive technology
and adaptive equipment for people who are blind or have low vision.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine clients’ needs and develop tailored intervention plans.
- Implement therapeutic interventions to improve clients’ physical, emotional, and social well-being.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including healthcare professionals and family members, to ensure holistic care.
- Monitor and evaluate clients’ progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Provide education and support to clients and their families regarding strategies for daily living and rehabilitation.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records in accordance with organisational policies and legal requirements.
Qualifications & Previous Experiences:
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or equivalent qualification.
- Current AHPRA registration.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a clinical or community setting.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with clients and their families.
- Demonstrated experience working with assistive technology and/or adaptive equipment.
- Strong understanding of disability support systems (e.g., NDIS, My Aged Care).
- Desirable to have experience working with clients who are blind or vision impaired.
- Desirable to have knowledge of accessibility on smart devices, screen readers (JAWS, NVDA), magnification software, braille devices, and smart home technology.
Why join Guide Dogs Victoria?
- Work in a purpose-driven organisation with real community impact
- Be part of a collaborative team
- Contribute to an iconic program
- Join a workplace that values people, development and shared success
- Based at our state-of-the-art Kew campus
We recognise and celebrate the diversity of our employees and volunteers and the benefits this brings to our organisation.
Our people enjoy an inclusive and culturally safe work environment free from all forms of discrimination.
Guide Dogs Victoria is a Child Safe organisation.
