Professional Officer - Allied Health - Tasmanian Autism Diagnostic Services

This is a Department built entirely for children and young people and their communities. Our ultimate goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning.The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it.DutiesThe Professional Officer will provide evidence-based comprehensive and independent Autism Diagnostic assessments for children and young people up to 18 years of age within the TADS clinical team, in accordance with departmental policy and direction, legal requirements and professional competence.Period of AppointmentASAP for 24 monthsHours per fortnight73.5 hours per fortnightEssential RequirementsThe Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Act 2013 requires persons undertaking work in a regulated activity to be registered. A regulated activity is a child related service or activity defined in the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People Regulations 2014. This registration must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of this may be checked at any time during employment.

• Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment)

Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia; or Registered with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia; or a degree or diploma in Applied Science, Speech Pathology, or equivalent and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).Desirable RequirementsCurrent Driver's Licence.Training in the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule and/or Autism Diagnostic Interview.Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online can be found here:How to applyElectronic submission of application is preferred, please click the blue 'Apply Now' button.Applicants should forward/include:

• a statement addressing the selection criteria;
• a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.

All applicants are required to supply a valid email address with their application for the purposes of email communication.The cost associated with obtaining a Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (Registration Status - Employment) is the responsibility of the individual.Applications should be made via the Apply Now button and submitted online by 11.30pm AEDT on the advertised closing date.Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email .Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.Name: Ruth Irwin
Title: Manager/Senior Psychologist, Tasmanian Autism Diagnostic Services
Phone: 0436 846 720
Email: ruth.irwin@decyp.tas.gov.au