When you work with Novita, you change lives.
Novita provides early intervention, rehabilitation, therapy, assistive technology and disability services to more than 2,500 people living with disability, as well as support for their families and carers. Working with Novita is not only rewarding, you will also benefit from unparalleled PD opportunities and professional support.
Our not-for-profit organisation primarily supports kids, teens and young adults across regional and metropolitan South Australia, and Broken Hill. Special benefits often apply to regional placements, so please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss if you are interested in gaining great experience in regional Australia.
Our Novita therapists work alongside a supportive and collaborative team in a multi-disciplinary service for people living with physical disability, autism, acquired brain injuries and other conditions. Through our broader work with families and communities, Novita’s life-changing services have a direct impact on thousands of South Australians.
Work with us to achieve our vision to be the preeminent provider of innovative services for kids, teenagers and young adults living with disability, fostering ability and inspiring each individual to achieve their best. Our primary purpose is to enable children and young people living with disability and their families to participate in the community to their full potential. Novita’s approach is motivated by our core values, and relates to staff work behaviours demonstrating the “I CARE” model: Integrity, Commitment, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.
Current Vacancies
Novita is actively seeking candidates for an immediate start in the following positions:
- Allied Health Professionals – Multiple locations (multiple opportunities available)
- Child & Youth Support Worker – Northern Suburbs (multiple opportunities available)
- General Manager, Therapy & Family Services – Regency Park
- HIPPY Coordinator – Salisbury (part-time opportunity available)
- Clinical Lead in Psychology – Regency Park (multiple opportunities available)
Expressions of Interest
We are always looking for exceptional people interested in working for Novita.
To express your interest in a job at Novita at any time, please follow the relevant links below:
Provide a professional standard of care including hands on therapy and advice on the management of a broad range of musculoskeletal and neurodevelopmental conditions, and manage a clinical caseload involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of an appropriate management program.
Manage a clinical caseload involving the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of an appropriate management program, while supporting and contributing to the development of NDIS plans using a responsive client and family-centred approach.
Manage a clinical caseload while facilitating liaison and support between families, relevant professionals, community and education services. In addition, assess and prescribe equipment and assistive technology where required.
Provide evidence-based interventions that support clients’ social, emotional, cognitive development and the development of appropriate positive behavioural support interventions, including providing professional services to client groups in circumstances requiring increasing complex practice skills.
Our Support Workers play a pivotal role in providing first-hand support in developing an environment of safety and potential for growth and support to the daily needs of children and young people with a disability, whilst assisting them to recognise their potential and achieve their desired goals. The position requires an understanding of and experience in managing complex behaviours in children and young people in a residential setting and willingness to role model appropriate behaviours.
Allied Health Professionals work as part of a team within Novita and are specifically responsible for assisting clients and their families in achieving their goals and maximising their potential. Opportunities for the right candidate exist in the fields of Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech Pathology.
Bingo! You are just the person we need to join our team of dedicated Bingo Assistants raising funds to support the valuable work we do at Novita to enable children and young people living with disability to reach their full potential every day. Use your exceptional communication and customer service skills to interact with large groups and provide a fun and safe environment for our patrons.
Work Experience
Novita has arrangements with the University of South Australia, Flinders University, and The University of Adelaide to provide work experience as part of our undergraduate program. Whilst we are unable to provide work experience outside of these arrangements, please approach your relevant University representative to discuss placement opportunities.
- University of South Australia – make an enquiry
- The University of Adelaide – make an enquiry
- Flinders University – make an enquiry
Volunteers
Do you have some spare time and are looking to support a worthy cause? If you would like to help Novita, why not consider becoming one of our valued volunteers!
To register for volunteer opportunities, please contact us and a registration pack will be emailed to you.