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Location: North West Region | Central Goldfields
Job type: Part time / 29/01/2024 - 20/12/2026
Organisation: Maryborough District Health Service
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Health and Allied Health
Reference: VG/23136
An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified & experienced Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist to join our team at Maryborough District Health Service working with local kindergartens to build capacity of staff and families to support school readiness!
MDHS services the Central Goldfields and Pyrenees Shire with campuses in Avoca, Dunolly and Maryborough. The strong clinical and social links between the three campuses ensure that the community is cared for by qualified staff who are committed to high standards of person-centred care. MDHS is one of the largest employers in the region, providing the perfect setting to become part of our team and community.
Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist – School Readiness Program
Part Time – 32 hours per fortnight
Fixed Term - ASAP until 20th December 2026
Classification: Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist Grade 3
Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 – 2026
An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified & experienced Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist to join our team at Maryborough District Health Service working with local kindergartens to build capacity of staff and families to support school readiness.
This role is designed to work in our child-focussed, multi-disciplinary team as part of the School Readiness Funding initiative. This is an exciting new initiative that will provide kindergartens with access to quality programs and supports to help children get the most out of their early learning. Kindergartens within the community will receive School Readiness Funding from 2021 through until 2026, with access to allied health being one of a number of supports available to kindergartens. Through the funding kindergartens with large numbers of educationally disadvantaged children enrolled will receive more allied health support. Support networks available within the program. Additional clinical hours may be negotiated. Government grants of up to $15,000 availiable for new graduates applying for the position. Apply now!
We are looking for someone with the following qualities:
What's in it for you?
Qualifications / Experience
Essential
Technical/Professional Knowledge and skills
For further information, please contact Meagan O'Halloran via meagan.ohalloran@mdhs.vic.gov.au or on 5461 0407.
Applications for this position close on Sunday, 5th May 2024.
Applications are to include:
- Covering Letter
- Resume
- Written response to the Key Selection Criteria, available in the Position Description on the position advertisement.
Applications are to be submitted by selecting the "Apply Now" button below.
MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and a Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk assessed role.
Part time / 29/01/2024 - 20/12/2026
As per award
Meagan O'Halloran | meagan.ohalloran@mdhs.vic.gov.au or 5461 0407