Job description
- Full time 12 month contract based in Moreton Bay, QLD
- $93k – $111k inclusive of Super + Salary Packaging (salary negotiable depending on qualifications and experience)
- Flexible, friendly organisation, WFH 50% of the time!
Our Organisation
The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.
As part of The Benevolent Society’s vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our First Nations people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the role
Embark on a thrilling journey with us! We’re a community-driven force, pioneering the Early Childhood Approach alongside NDIS. Are you ready to join our team as a passionate and skilled Early Childhood Early Intervention Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist or Speech Pathologist?
At the forefront of early childhood intervention, we’re on a mission to make a difference. Our commitment? Providing high-quality Allied Health services to children aged 0-6 years, ensuring their needs are not just met, but exceeded, for holistic development. Join us and become a vital part of our team, where innovation meets impact and where your dedication can truly change lives!
Duties
- Perform functional assessments for young children and develop tailored intervention plans.
- Collaborate with families and trans-disciplinary teams to implement individualised goals.
- Provide direct allied health services in both one-on-one and group settings.
- Support families, educators, and professionals in creating inclusive environments and staying updated on best practices.
Our Benefits
We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:
- Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!
- Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.
- Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.
- Recognition and Reward – Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
- Wellness – Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
- Professional development – We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.
- Our Reconciliation Commitment - First Nations employees have access to cultural and ceremonial leave, as well as the options to be a voice on our First Nations Staff Reference Group & RAP working group and have the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways.
Skills and Experience
- Tertiary qualification in Allied Health such as Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Speech Pathology
- Current AHPRA registration
- Experience working with young children with developmental delays preferred but not essential
- Openness to work in an innovative, dynamic and relationally informed early intervention model
- Knowledge of early childhood intervention principles and best practice
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in navigating digital systems and utilising technology
- Current drivers’ licence, willingness/ability to travel to clients (pool cars provided)
Embark on an exciting journey with us, click Apply Now and join our passionate team of changemakers!
To apply please submit your current CV along with a 1-page cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for this role.
For enquiries, contact Charlotte on 0403 087 424for a friendly confidential chat.
The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity and is committed to building an inclusive culture. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged. We value relationships with our local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. We see ability not disability, if you identify as a person with a different ability, please get in contact to let us know how we can accommodate your needs. We pride ourselves on being a client and child safe organisation and as such all our staff and volunteers go through security screening relevant to the role.