Senior Allied Health Clinician - Behaviour Assessment Clinic

Position Overview. Employment Type: Part Time, Ongoing (32 hours per fortnight). Location: Warrnambool Campus. Classification: Psychologist Grade 3/Speech Pathologist Grade 3/Occupational Therapist Grade 3/Social Worker Grade 3Salary Range: $104,135.20 to $123,905.60 per annum (pro-rata). About the Role. We are seeking a passionate and experienced clinician to join South West Healthcare as a Senior Allied Health Clinician

• Behaviour Assessment Clinic, providing an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families across the region.The Senior Allied Health Clinician
• Behaviour Assessment Clinic is responsible for delivering comprehensive assessments for community-based paediatric clients aged 0-8 years who present with mild to moderate behavioural, social, and emotional regulation difficulties impacting their daily functioning at home, kindergarten, childcare, or school.Working within a child and family-centred model of care, the successful applicant will collaborate closely with South West Healthcare Paediatricians and multidisciplinary services to support timely assessment, diagnosis, and management of behavioural and emotional regulation concerns. The role plays an important part in improving access to early intervention and ensuring positive outcomes for children and their families.This ongoing part-time position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to health promotion, early intervention, and preventative initiatives for vulnerable and at-risk children within the local community. The role also provides the opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary environment that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement in paediatric care.This is an excellent opportunity for a clinician who is committed to delivering high-quality, evidence-based care and is passionate about supporting children to achieve their developmental potential.Key Responsibilities. In this role, you will provide the following functions, including:Undertake comprehensive assessments of paediatric clients (0-8 years) presenting with mild to moderate behavioural, social and emotional regulation difficulties.Liaise with parents, carers, educators and relevant professionals to support a comprehensive assessment process.Collaborate with paediatricians and other medical staff to facilitate timely assessment, diagnosis and management planning.Provide short-term behavioural and emotional regulation interventions for children and their families.Monitor and review client progress and management plans to support positive outcomes.Maintain accurate clinical records, reports and documentation.Participate in quality improvement, multidisciplinary collaboration and health promotion activities.Maintain professional registration, credentialing and continuing professional development requirements.For specific enquiries regarding the role, please contact Crystal Hays (Deputy Director Allied Health) on (03) 5563 4158 or email [email protected] How to apply:Should you wish to apply from home type the following in your browser: https://jobs.careers.vic.gov.au/jobtools/jncustomsearch.search. Results?in_organid=18003&in_search. But=Search or go to People Hub > Me > Careers at SWHEmployment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Medical Scientists, Pharmacists and Psychologists Victorian Public Sector (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 or Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026Applications from current South West Healthcare employees are to be submitted online via our intranet and need to include: a resume and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria by 5:00pm, Monday 9 November 2026.Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: [email protected] As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.