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Allied Health Assistant

  • 513173
  • Hindmarsh, South Australia, Australia
  • Casual

If you are currently studying towards your degree in perhaps OT or Speech Pathology, this might be the perfect opportunity to help support your studies. 

You will have the opportunity to develop and extend your clinical practice in a friendly, well supported team in an organisation that values your growth, passion and skills!

Work in clinic alongside our friendly team of allied health professionals in an environment where you will feel valued and supported in the work that you do.  We are here to support each other whilst we support those that rely on our services. 

About us:

Early Start Australia is a national multidisciplinary allied health organisation committed to delivering evidence-based early intervention and therapy services to children and their families.

As an organisation Early Start Australia prioritises building a fantastic team culture and working with children and their families to make a real difference to everyday lives of our clients.

What We Offer You

This is a casual position.


We have professional development budgets and paid professional development leave days.

In addition to a competitive salary with performance incentives, you will have access to an individual professional development budget, professional development leave, our Mental Health and Wellbeing Program, paid parental leave and a discount marketplace with hundreds of products at reduced prices from groceries to movie tickets.

The Opportunity: 

Working with our Allied Health therapy team you will use a therapeutic approach used to help individuals with developmental disorders improve various behaviours, skills, and quality of life. You will;

  • Support families to implement supportive strategies into their everyday lives
  • Coaching and support for families, group programs and individual therapy, linking families with community supports, as well as supporting families and therapists with administrative tasks
  • Work closely with key stakeholders and ensure ongoing communication, leadership and support are provided to deliver quality services and supports
  • Ensure a focus on continuous improvement through regular evaluation, training and review
  • Work as part of a multidisciplinary team

 

What do you need to join?

  • Passion for making a difference in the lives of children and their families!
  • No qualification is required, however experience with children and families with additional needs (including lived experience), is essential.
  • Working towards a relevant Allied Health qualification – will suit 3rd or 4th year students. 
  • Knowledge of the NDIS is highly desirable. 
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team and ability to work autonomously in the community once you are developed in the role. 
  • Compliance – Working with Children Check, National Police Check, NDIS workers screening check, Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate and First Aid certificate.

 

Apply now:

Don’t miss your chance to be part of a growing organisation committed to making a real difference to the everyday lives of children and their families – Apply Now.  For a confidential discussion about the role contact Ayesha at Ayesha.din@earlystartaustralia.com.au

Early Start Australia places a high priority on the principles of respect, equity and diversity. As an employer of choice, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

https://earlystartaustralia.com.au/ 

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