Paediatric Occupational Therapist (Early Career/Grade 1)Are you an Occupational Therapist wanting work with children and young people?Are you seeking a supportive environment for career development, clinical supervision and opportunities to grow?Do you want to join a team that includes a team of Occupational Therapy peers and a broad range of Allied/Mental Health professionals?Are you looking to work for an organisation that is government funded, community minded, and holistic in primary health care?We are excited to share that Bellarine Community Health are now recruiting for an ongoing Paediatric Occupational Therapist – Early Career (Grade 1). New graduates, recent graduates, or OT's who are wanting to work more with children should apply. This role is Full Time, however Part Time applications will also be considered.About usBellarine Community Health (BCH) is the major provider of primary health care services to the Bellarine Peninsula. BCH is a not-for-profit health care provider with close links to our community operating from five sites across the Bellarine.About the teamThe Child Health and Development team (CHAD) provide a multidisciplinary allied health service for children and young people primarily aged 0-12 years. It is comprised of a dynamic, collaborative and friendly team of occupational therapists, speech pathologists, a play therapist, and a child and family engagement practitioner.About the roleThe Paediatric Occupational Therapist will be required to provide an efficient, high-quality service to children from across the Bellarine region. You will function as a member of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team, working closely with team members from the CHAD team to promote an integrated and holistic service, including:Provide high quality clinical occupational therapy service to paediatric clients.Work within a multidisciplinary team.Provide assessment, therapy via individual sessions or groups programs as appropriate.Practice with child and family centred, strength-based framework and incorporate early childhood early intervention principles.You will be allocated a Community Health funded caseload with children aged from 0-6 years presenting with mild-moderate developmental delays, or communication difficulties.Contribute to the occupational therapy team and child health and development service.We would like to hear from you if you have:Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy, and registration with AHPRA.Clinical skills in occupational therapy incorporating knowledge of childhood development, evidence-based practice, assessment tools and therapy approaches.Passion in working with children and families.Demonstrated capacity to practice in a collaborative, strength based, family and child centred model.High level and effective interpersonal skills, including teamwork, leadership, communication, and the ability to adapt and be flexible.Strong organisational and time management skills, efficient and flexible work practices including the ability to manage a busy caseload, meet deadlines, prioritise, and respond to change.Be willing to learn and be committed to providing excellent care through commitment to professional development by maintaining, applying, and sharing clinical knowledge.What we offerTo support you to balance your work/life commitments, grow your skills and expertise, enjoy work and feel valued we offer the following:Generous salary packaging benefits – you can access some of your annual salary tax free each yearMonthly accrued days off (ADO) for full time staffCareer advancement opportunities and frequent graded clinical supervision with a senior speech pathologistA supportive positive workplace culture, a team of speech pathologists for clinical support and training in the roleFlexible work environment with ability to work from homeProfessional Indemnity Insurance coveredDiscounted gym membership at seven sites across the regionEmployee assistance program: up to 5 counselling sessions per yearConditions of EmploymentNational Police CheckWorking with Children CheckVictorian Driver's LicenceHow to ApplyTo find out more, please contact Gus Campbell, Manager - CHAD, at ****** or on 0407 851 *** or Alana Cummins at ******* or on 03 5253 0***.The Position Description for this role is available here: https://bch.org.au/jobs/paediatric-occupational-therapist-2/Applications must include cover letter, response to key selection criteria, application form (via the BCH website), and resume in PDF format. Please submit your application ****** today – applications are being assessed as they are received with final applications closing at 5.oopm on Thursday 21st November 2024. Please indicate your preferred hours in your cover letter.Bellarine Community Heath is an inclusive employer. We are a family friendly workplace and aim to create a work environment where all employees are respected, connected, and can contribute, regardless of age, culture, ability, family and caring responsibilities, gender or gender identity, Indigeneity, religion, or sexuality. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience of diversity.Bellarine Community Health is committed to protect children and reduce any opportunities for abuse or harm to occur.Bellarine Community Health acknowledges the Wathaurong people as the Traditional Custodians of the Wadawurrung land on which our sites are located and across which we provide services and programs for the diverse community. We are proud to be an inclusive workplace and welcome people from all cultures and backgrounds to our service.
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