Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Part Time, up to 38 hours per week until 30.Jun.2026Location: Bolger Street Campbelltown and Hoxton Park Community Health CenterPosition Classification: Occupational Therapist Level 4, Speech Pathologist Level 4Remuneration: Based on ClassificationOccupational Therapist Level 4: $61.35 - $62.84 per hourSpeech Pathologist Level 4: $61.35 - $62.84 per hourRequisition ID: REQ556028Application Close Date: 02/03/2025Interview Date Range: 05/03/2025 12/03/2025Contact Details: Kate Tylor 0439 603 478 | Kate.Tylor@health.nsw.gov.auAbout The OpportunityAn exciting opportunity exists to be part of the Brighter Beginnings Health and Development Checks team in South Western Sydney Local Health District.As an allied health Clinical Educator (Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist), you will have the opportunity to be part of a multidisciplinary team providing health and developmental screening in early education settings and providing assessment, intervention, and capacity building and direct care pathways for children in SWSLHD.This role is a truly unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children in the area. You will be a compassionate, understanding, and adaptable person who is ready to become a leader. We are looking for someone who is truly passionate about their role and team whilst delivering a family-centred service, in consultation with clients and carers/families.You will be working with a small multidisciplinary team who are highly supportive of each other. You will have great communication skills and be ready to progress both your own career and skills but also empower your team. You will have the opportunity to share your knowledge and network within the wider healthcare team and the Brighter Beginnings Health and Development Checks team.What You''ll Be DoingThe clinical educator is responsible for the coordination of allied health placements offered in the Brighter Beginnings Health and Development Checks program and liaising with relevant universities. The position involves direct supervision of students as well as providing support, resources, and education to multidisciplinary staff in the department who are supervising students. The Clinical Educator also carries a clinical caseload in the Brighter Beginnings program.They will also contribute to senior departmental duties including clinical supervision, leading quality improvement activities, participation in service development, and other administrative responsibilities as required.How To ApplyTo be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.Must hold an accredited qualification in Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology. Either professional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) (where required) or eligibility for membership with the professional body (where applicable). Extensive postgraduate clinical experience demonstrating advanced clinical knowledge and skills in the provision of Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy services to paediatric clients with complex and diverse needs, preferably in a community setting.Demonstrated experience in providing clinical leadership, supervision, and education for staff.Demonstrated experience providing supervision and education to students including demonstrated application of adult learning principles.Demonstrated leadership in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective internal and external partnerships.Demonstrated experience in providing consultation and education to colleagues and external parties that adheres to EBP principles.Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable and/or at-risk communities ensuring the provision of client/family centred care.Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use multidisciplinary teamwork and to collaborate with other services/organisations relevant to case management and service delivery.Applicants must possess an Australian C-Class driver''s license (including P1 or P2). Those who hold a C-class license (P1 or P2 included) from a state other than NSW must obtain a NSW C-class (P1 or P2 included) license within three months of appointment. Learner''s licenses are not permitted.Additional InformationSalary PackagingSouth Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.Health & FitnessSouth Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.Transforming Your ExperienceTransforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHD''s key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staff''s and our communities'' experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we dont just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability, and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.Connect with us on ''X'', Facebook and LinkedIn. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Clinical Educator (Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist Lvl 4) - Temp FT/P