Early Childhood Support Officer

26808 - Applications close Sunday 5 May 2024Located in Traralgon, Full-time, Permanent

• Join a not-for-profit health care provider who is getting back to what matters
• Come and join us to make a life changing impact for children and their families
• Total remuneration package of $90,248 per annum including superannuation and the full optional benefit of salary packaging.

Why Latrobe Community Health Service?At Latrobe Community Health Service, we aim to prevent health problems through information and awareness, and to intervene sooner through the delivery of truly integrated healthcare.Our origins are in Gippsland regional Victoria, but we have grown rapidly in recent years. Our services include general practice (GP); nursing; allied health; dental; counselling and psychology; gambling support; alcohol and drug treatment; migrant and refugee settlement services; social connection; carer support services and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in partnership with the NDIA.What you'll be doing in this role?The Early Childhood Support Officer supports the Early Childhood (EC) team to work with families and primary caregivers of children younger than 6 with developmental delay and children younger than 9 with disability. The Early Childhood approach supports families to help children develop the skills they need to take part in daily activities and achieve the best possible outcomes throughout their life.You will support a diverse transdisciplinary team of allied health and Early Childhood professionals who work with families and primary caregivers of children under seven years of age, who have developmental delay or disabilities.Your work will include:

• Reception support and customer support by taking initial enquiries and transferring calls to the appropriate team member as required, as well as administrative support to Area Manager, Team Leader and all members of the Early Childhood team by preparing correspondence, photocopying, scanning and filing.
• Maintaining the calendar booking system in Microsoft Outlook, Coordinate and schedule appointments for Early Childhood Coordinators.

What we're looking for:

• A current Victorian Drivers Licence
• Qualifications in administrative functions or business administration (Desirable)
• Experience in data entry and administration
• Experience in working within the Early Childhood, paediatric or a community or human services setting.
• A current Working with Children Check (Employee) or VIT Registration
• NDIS Workers Screening Check (can be obtained during application)

What's in it for you?

• ADO each month (full-time staff only)
• Optional Salary Packaging (including novated leasing)
• Access to discounted Private Health Insurance
• Training & Development (Online & Onsite)
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Flexible Working Arrangements

For more information on this position contact:
Trina Johnson
Area Manager - EC Inner & Outer GippslandAt Latrobe Community Health Service we want to help you get back to what matters. To see the full position description and to apply, click the Apply Now button.Latrobe Community Health Service is committed to better health, better lifestyles, strong and inclusive communities.As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people whom are from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or emailLatrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) is committed to promoting the safety and well-being of all children and young people accessing our services.