Paediatrics Allied Health Professional - NDIS Position

Grade One, Two or Three

Occupational Therapy

Allied Health Professionals EA 2021 – 2026

Total of 112hrs/fortnight available

Permanent Full and Part Time (please specify preferred FTE in application)

The Paediatric Allied Health Professional (NDIS) presents an exciting opportunity for individuals at various levels of experience, from Grade One to Three. We welcome applications from professionals from backgrounds in Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, and Occupational Therapy to join a rapidly expanding NDIS team. The availability of both Part-time and Full-time work options enhances the flexibility for you!! You will involves providing specialized care and support to children with diverse needs, contributing to their development and well-being within the NDIS framework. A fabulous chance to be part of a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families.

ERH services the Shire of Campaspe and the cross-border Murray River Council. Echuca Moama and townships are located directly across the state border from one another, separated by the Murray River. 

ERH provides a comprehensive range of acute, medical, surgical and sub-acute services plus residential aged care and a broad range of community healthcare services. With a strong focus on increasing our capacity as a sub-regional teaching health service, Echuca Regional Health employees are dedicated professionals who strive to deliver the best possible care to their community.

Successful applicants will work as part of their disciplinary team providing services to NDIS clients, working with predominately paediatric caseloads. T

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide evidence-based assessment and interventions to a broad range of disabilities using Allied Health Professional evidence-based skills
• Work within a team environment providing support and leadership providing a clinical lead in the area of disability
• Completion of all mandatory requirements for funding, organisational and APHRA registration which include a yearly APHRA professional development plan, understanding of funding minimum data obligations, quality improvement, student support or other duties as directed

Our team requires someone who has:

• Qualifications and registration with the relevant board and APHRA
• Proven experience in a similar role.
• High-level awareness of statutory obligations, evidence based assessments and interventions, clinical skills across bed based or community services
• Demonstrated knowledge of clinical assessment and intervention in chosen discipline
• Strong communication, time management skills and are self-motivated with the ability to work independently or within a team

Working for ERH 

At ERH we offer a supportive and inclusive culture that offers opportunity for growth and development.  As well as that we have a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:

• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible working arrangements, with the opportunity to work full-time, part-time
• Experienced and supportive leaders, who genuinely care about their team
• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Genuine opportunities to broaden your skillset, and progress in your career
• An independent and confidential Employee Assistance Program for yourself and family members
• Free onsite parking

If you are passionate about healthcare and are excited to join a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you! Apply today by following the link below. Applications are to be submitted online.

ERH is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people. For further information on the role please refer to the position description.

**This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working With Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment.  In addition, this position requires evidence of vaccination status for COVID-19.