Located in Inner Gippsland, part-time, permanent

• Join a not-for-profit health care provider who is getting back to what matters
• Are you passionate about ensuring children are ready for school
• Are you an Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist, Social Worker or Psychologist? We would love to hear from you!
• Attractive employee benefits

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?

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting young children to thrive in their early learning environments and transition confidently to school. Working within the School Readiness Funding (SRF) framework, you will partner with kindergarten educators and families to strengthen children’s social, emotional and developmental foundations during the critical preschool years.

Rather than delivering clinic-based therapy, this role focuses on empowering educators and families through professional development, reflective practice and practical strategies that can be embedded into everyday learning environments. Supports are delivered within your professional discipline’s scope of practice and are grounded in evidence-informed, capacity-building approaches.

Your work will include:

• Working within a multidisciplinary allied health team (Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Psychology and Social & Emotional Wellbeing) to build educator capacity & improve inclusive learning environments
• Delivering professional development sessions and collaborative workshops to kindergarten educators aligned with your discipline’s scope and expertise
• Facilitating parent information sessions focused on child development, regulation, behaviour guidance and school transition within your professional framework
• Supporting educators to reflect on classroom challenges and implement practical, evidence-informed strategies relevant to your area of practice
• Contributing discipline-specific knowledge to collaborative planning with kindergartens to maximise their School Readiness Funding allocation
• Developing and adapting resources that promote inclusion, positive behaviours and participation
• Maintaining clear documentation and participating in reflective multidisciplinary practice

What you'll need: 

• Tertiary qualification in Allied Health such as Occupational therapy, Speech pathology, Psychology, Social Work
• Current AHPRA registration (or equivalent professional registration/membership relevant to your discipline)
• Demonstrated experience working with young children (0–6 years) and/or in early childhood or community health settings
• Understanding of family-centred and capacity-building practice
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence
• A current Working with Children Check (Employee)

What we’re looking for:

• Experienced clinicians who are passionate about early intervention and school readiness
• Professionals who enjoy capacity building and empowering educators and families rather than delivering clinic-based therapy
• Strong communicators who can translate developmental knowledge into practical strategies for real-world settings
• Clinicians who value multidisciplinary collaboration and reflective practice
• Adaptable professionals who can tailor their approach to diverse kindergarten environments
• Practitioners committed to inclusion, equity and improving outcomes for children experiencing vulnerability

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
• Flexible Working Arrangements

For more information on this position contact:
Marina Tork
Paediatric Allied Health Team Leader
Marina.Tork@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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