Macarthur Disability Services (MDS) has been providing support to people with a disability, the frail aged and their carers for over 40 years. We actively promote the rights and aspirations of people with a disability to enrich lives and roles in the community through the provision of choice, opportunity and innovative service design.

We take great pride in what we do at MDS, and we work to foster for our employees a culture of Respect, Quality and Empowerment, in line with the MDS values.

MDS believes our mission purpose is dependent on the collective efforts of our diverse workforce. MDS aims to use a competency based management strategy for Human Resources practices and to develop motivated teams who are driven, skilled and trained.

MDS offers a rewarding career with:

• Flexible Work practices
• Opportunity to make a difference
• Salary packaging

About the Opportunity

MDS is seeking to employ a fixed term Allied Health Therapy Assistant. The purpose of this position is to provide assistance to the Allied health and behaviour support teams in supporting participants (children and adults) registered with the NDIS.  This is done through undertaking a range of less complex allied health tasks, both therapeutic and non-therapeutic.

This assistance enables participants to receive additional therapeutic supports and allow allied health professionals to focus on more complex therapeutic work and provide support to a greater number of clients.

Key Responsibilities for this position include:

• Assist to conduct Therapy assessment and intervention to support community-based participants in maintaining, or improving, functional abilities and independence.
• Facilitate and implement session plans in therapy under the guidance of allied health professional
• Develop resources for implementation during therapy
• Deliver training on behaviour support plans under the guidance of allied health professional
• Implement plans that reflect participant's NDIS goals 
• Undertake accurate and timely documentation and communication, including clinical notes, reports, responding to inquiries and the NDIA.
• Provide direct client related activities under the supervision of the delegating Allied Health Professional and in accordance with NDIS Competency framework
• Provide clinical support tasks under the supervision of the delegating Allied Health Professional.

The successful applicant will have:

• Minimum Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance, or equivalent/relevant qualification
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels with internal and external stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Current Drivers Licence and access to a reliable motor vehicle.
• Current Working with Children Clearance
• Current NDIS Worker Clearance

Desirable:

• Experience working with children and adults with a disability / mental health and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module (if not completed this will be required to be completed prior to commencement).

The Position is Fixed Term from May 2025 until December 2025. Part Time - 12 hours per week (days and hours can be flexible). The role is covered under the SCHCADS Award Level 3 classification ($37.35 - $40.05 per hour). Also offered is salary packaging, flexible working conditions (hybrid work from home), and leave loading. A copy of the job description can be found here.

To apply for this position, please complete the application form below
Phone (02) 4621 8400 for further information.

Applications will not be considered unless application form is completed.

Applications close 8am, Monday 14 April 2025

It is essential that all applicants have the right to work in Australia. They must also have a current NSW driver’s license and access to their own vehicle. Applicants will be subject to a Criminal Record Check, NDIS Worker Clearance and are required to provide a clearance for working with children. MDS is an EEO Employer and a smoke free workplace.

MDS is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people