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

Grade 2 or 3 positions available

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 part of the Paediatric Allied Health Team, the role will involve the provision of services utilising an interdisciplinary model of care as well as the provision of individual occupational therapy consultations.

The role involves both centre-based and outreach work, including the assessment, diagnosis, development and management of paediatric clients in partnership with their families, carers and other service providers.

There are many options for growth and development at LCHS as we have occupational therapists working across many different programs including, paediatric allied health, pathways to good health, school readiness program and the autism assessment clinic.

Your work will include:

Working in a multidisciplinary team of allied health and nursing staff

Assessment, planning, delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement related to the provision of paediatric speech pathology services

Using a capacity building model of care to assist parents and/or educators to continue to develop an individual child’s needs

Up-skilling of other allied health professionals in the core business areas of occupational therapy

Supervision of students and employees in roles graded below yours (grade 2 and above)

What we’re looking for:

Bachelor qualification in Occupational Therapy

AHPRA registration or equivalent professional membership/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)

Optional Salary Packaging (including novated leasing)

Access to discounted Private Health Insurance

Training & Development (Online & Onsite)

Career Progression Opportunities

Flexible Working Arrangements

For more information on this position contact:
Selina Northover
Manager Paediatric & Youth
[email protected]

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 [email protected].

Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) is committed to promoting the safety and well-being of all children and young people accessing our services. Child Safety | Latrobe Community Health Service (lchs.com.au)