Located in Churchill, Full-time or Part-time, Permanent

• Join a not-for-profit health care provider who is getting back to what matters
• Work across a range of education environments, in a diverse role working with stakeholders, educators and families
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Hourly rate between $37.3297 to $52.2216 depending on experience

Why Latrobe Community Health Service?

At Latrobe Community Health Service, we aim to prevent health problems through information and awareness, and to intervene sooner through the delivery of truly integrated healthcare.

Our origins are in Gippsland regional Victoria, but we have grown rapidly in recent years. Our services include general practice (GP); nursing; allied health; dental; counselling and psychology; gambling support; alcohol and drug treatment; migrant and refugee settlement services; social connection; carer support services and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in partnership with the NDIA.

What you’ll be doing in this role?

As a Paediatric Occupational Therapist you may work across any of the programs in the Paediatric and Youth Hub.  This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to work with a team of Allied Health professionals who work in collaboration with educators in kindergartens, teachers in schools, and with families, to build their capability to create an environment for all children that promotes:

•      Improved social interaction
•      Self-regulation and positive and pro-social behaviour 
•      Social and emotional wellbeing and mastery of everyday tasks

Your work will include:

• Assessment, planning, delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement related to the provision of paediatric occupational therapy services, including those provided as part of the Medical Benefits Scheme (MBS) funding.
• Develop individualised treatment plans that address the specific needs and goals of each patient, taking into account their age, diagnosis, and functional abilities.
• Contribute to up-skilling of other allied health professionals in the core business areas of Occupational Therapy (Grade 2 and above). 
•  Supervise students, providing guidance and oversight of activities (Grade 2 and above).

What we’re looking for:

• Batchelor of Occupational therapy
• Valid AHPRA registration 
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence
• A current Working with Children Check (Employee)

What’s in it for you? 

• ADO each month (full-time staff only)
• Up to $15,900 tax free income through not-for-profit salary packaging per year
• An optional $2,650 tax free to spend towards meals and entertainment
• Novated leasing through our salary packaging provider (Maxxia)
• Access to discounted Private Health Insurance
• Training & Development (Online & Onsite)
• Career Progression Opportunities 

For more information on this position contact:
Selina Northover
Manager Paediatric & Youth Hub
Selina.Northover@lchs.com.au

At Latrobe Community Health Service we want to help you get back to what matters. To see the full position description and to apply, click the Apply Now button.

Latrobe Community Health Service is committed to better health, better lifestyles, strong and inclusive communities.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, we encourage applications from people whom are from different backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of any age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation and cultural background. We look for the right values, skills and knowledge to build our capabilities so that we can best deliver for our community. If you have a reasonable adjustment, support or access requirement, we encourage you to let us know through your application or email Recruitment@lchs.com.au.

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