AHP2 - Occupational Therapist/ Speech Pathologist - Mount Gambier Children's Centre

AHP2 - Occupational Therapist / Speech Pathologist - Mount Gambier Children's Centre Join to apply for the AHP2 - Occupational Therapist / Speech Pathologist role at Department for Education, South Australia. Why work with us Every child and young person deserves a great education. Department for Education Job reference: Location: 5290 - MOUNT GAMBIER Job status: Long Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone About the Role Children’s Centres for Early Childhood Development and Parenting across South Australia (children’s centres) are a network of integrated health, family support and education service hubs for families with babies and young children. Speech pathologists and occupational therapists provide a range of discipline‑informed group and individual services for children, families and colleagues that promote children’s healthy development and support parenting through both universal and targeted service provision. The professionals deliver evidence‑based services drawing upon key frameworks including attachment theory, trauma‑informed practice, cultural responsiveness, and a strengths‑based approach. They are members of interdisciplinary teams working in partnership with families, government and non‑government sector colleagues across community, home and learning environments. Student Support Services are on a cultural response journey, valuing and prioritising Aboriginal ways of knowing, doing and being. Qualifications Speech Pathologist – Essential: An appropriate degree or equivalent which gives eligibility for full membership with Speech Pathology Australia. Speech Pathologist – Desirable: Current practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia with Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) status. Occupational Therapist – Essential: Current and full registration with the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia. Occupational Therapist – Desirable: Nil Special Conditions The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) Working with Children Check (WWCC) prior to employment, which must be renewed every five years. The incumbent must undertake the RRHAN‑EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online Fundamentals course, updated every three years. For all other special conditions refer to the attached Position Description. Remuneration AHP2 $91,785 - $106,330 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) + leave loading and applicable allowances. Enquiries Enquiries can be directed to Alice O'Connell‑Debais, Senior Occupational Therapist, via tel: or email: Application instructions Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website. Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description. People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional Note This is a part‑time (0.2 FTE), initial 12‑month term contract. This role is open to Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists. Applications close: 22/12/ :30 PM Flexibility Statement The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part‑time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr