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FTE: 0.6
Fixed Term 6 Months
Salary: $87,000 - $100,000 (pro rata + 11% Super + $18,500 Salary Packaging
About the Role
Be a part of a multidisciplinary team (Psychologists, Speech Pathologists, and Occupational Therapists) that is passionate and dedicated to providing programs and services to children and families. Child Development Specialist – Speech Pathologist (School Readiness) will provide capacity building allied health sessions to kindergarten educators and parents in order to meet the requirements of the Department of Education and Training's School Readiness Funding (SRF) program.
At the Better Health Network, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver quality, evidence-based and client/family-centred services. As such, you would be provided with opportunities for professional development and regular supervision and practice review sessions. We offer flexible work conditions, and value positive team culture, with regular team catch ups and team building activities.
As the Child Development Specialist – Speech Pathologist (School Readiness) you will:
- Draw on discipline-specific knowledge to plan, develop, and facilitate capacity-building sessions for kindergarten educators and/or parents, and develop resources to support these sessions (note – some kindergartens may request sessions in the evening after 5pm).
- Work alongside other members of a multidisciplinary allied health team to engage with kindergarten services in the target areas (City of Port Phillip, Stonnington, Glen Eira, Bayside & Kingston).
- Be the key allied health contact for select kindergarten services.
- Collaborate with other members of the SRF team to assist with program development and reporting.
- Participate in monthly supervision, practice reviews, staff, and team meetings.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Tertiary qualification in speech pathology
- Excellent knowledge of Child Development and evidence-based approaches to supporting children and families.
- Demonstrated experience working in early childhood intervention, family support, and/or early childhood education.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver capacity-building and group sessions.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
- A sound understanding of the social model of health.
- Experience in the planning, development, and facilitation of SRF allied health sessions (desirable).
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The benefits of working at BHN
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Work in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Flexibility of working days/hours
- Family friendly policies
What makes BHN tick?
Better Health Network (BHN) encompasses more than 22 locations and has over 800 staff work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver health and disability outcomes. BHN is a responsive and agile community health service, providing a wide range of healthcare, social support, disability, and welfare services for all members of the community.
BHN provides services spanning all periods of life including specialist childhood, youth, and aged care services. In achieving its vision of health and wellbeing for all, BHN is guided by our distinct service principles which include working with people and communities to achieve their health goals, understanding the context in which people live their lives, providing friendly, affordable, and holistic service.
For information about the role, please contact Melanie Fidler, Coordinator – Child Youth & Family Team on 9684 4292 or email *******@bhn.org.au.
Are you interested but don't have an updated resume? Let's take the hard work out of getting you a rewarding job by getting in touch with Belinda Sanger - Talent Acquisition Lead 0435 878 *** or **@bhn.org.au!
We will be shortlisting applications on a rolling basis and suitable candidates will be contacted immediately. This role will close once a suitable candidate has been selected, so please don’t wait to apply!
Please note that prior to any commencement of employment, pre-employment checks must be complete. These will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check, proof of vaccinations and a working with children check.
