Allied Health Assistant
Full-time PermanentDetails: Are you an Allied Health Assistant with experience, and an interest in child development and early intervention for infants and young children? Allied Health Assistants in the Child Development Service team will aid Child Development Service Health Professionals in their provision of client care through the implementation of individual or group therapy programs for clients of the Child Development Service. Successful applicants will work under the supervision and delegation of health professionals in a variety of settings, including clinics and community settings. You may also be required to provide supervision to allied health assistant students on placement.
As part of the team, you will collaborate within a social, supportive, multidisciplinary team environment to develop and deliver health promotion, group programs, and direct service for children with developmental delay and their families. You will have access to professional development and a community of practice, and there is some flexibility in working hours. More information about the role can be found in the position description.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people with diverse thoughts, lived experience, and perspectives can thrive and contribute their unique talents to the ACTPS and ACT community. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, veterans, younger and older workers, and people with diverse genders, sexes and sexualities to apply.
Eligibility/Other Requirements: Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance, or associate diploma in relevant fieldExperience working as an Allied Health AssistantThe successful candidate will work with or are likely to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and young people; cultural awareness and capacity to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is highly desirable for this positionPrior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. For further information on Working with Vulnerable People registration refer to - Apply for or renew a WWVP registration - Access Canberra (act.gov.au)Current Australian Drivers LicenceNotes: A merit pool will be established from this selection process and will be used to fill vacancies over the next 12 months. Selection may be based on application and referee reports only.
How to Apply: Applicants are required to address the Professional / Technical skills/ Knowledge, and Behavioural Capabilities sections of the Position Description (maximum 400 words per criteria) and provide a current curriculum vitae along with the names of two referees. Applicants may be requested to provide Referee Reports at a later date.
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