Positions Vacant

EarlyEd - Early Childhood Educator

Hawkesbury ECIS - Co-ordinator

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect ) - Autism Advisors

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect ) - Early Intervention Positions (3)

 

EarlyEd

Early Childhood Educator

EarlyEd is a family-centred early childhood intervention service. We require an experienced early childhood educator to join our team.

A 2 day per week maternity leave position is available at our Rosehill centre, where you will be working as part of a team of teachers and therapists.

An information pack including the selection criteria can be obtained from our website www.earlyed.com.au or by phoning 9923 2727.

Applications MUST address the selection criteria and include a c.v. and the names of 2 referees.

 

 Hawkesbury Early Childhood Intervention Service

CO-ORDINATOR

Applications are invited for the position of Co-ordinator for the above service. The position involves carrying out developmental screening of children - providing verbal and written reports to families and early childhood centre staff; providing advice and referral information to families; and co-ordinating the overall service. The service employs 4 other staff to assist in the implementation of individual programmes for the children and also runs a weekly Playgroup. The position is for 4 days per week and teaching staff are paid under the Preschool Teachers Award.

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications e.g. early childhood education; special education; allied health.
• Commitment to the inclusion of children with a disability and their families in mainstream services.
• Financial management and budgeting skills
• Competent computer skills
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Experience working with young children with a disability and their families

Please contact: Sheron Miller, Administrative Office on a Tues. or Wed. to request an information pack and selection criteria. The “Working with Children Check” will be carried out prior to employment. Enquiries should be directed to Jodie Barham on 45751565

Please forward applications and resume to:

Jodie Barham, President, Management Committee

C/- Hawkesbury Early Childhood Intervention Service,

12 Stewart Street , Sth. Windsor, NSW 2756

or E-mail to: hecis@pnc.com.au Subject: Confidential Application, Attention: Jodie Barham

Closing date: Friday 28 th November, 2008

 

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) - Autism Advisors

AUTISM ADVISOR PROGRAMME

Full-Time fixed term contracts

Make a difference to families with young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in these newly created roles

• Excellent salary package and benefits

• Training provided

• Flexible working arrangements

• Frenchs Forest location

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is the nation’s largest not-for-profit autism-specific service provider. Aspect is seeking new team members for its new Autism Advisor Programme. The Autism Advisor Programme is funded by the Department of Family, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) as part of the Australian Government’s Helping Children with Autism (HCWA) package to increase access to early intervention services for children aged 0 - 6 years.

 Autism Advisors

• Two positions, one with a CALD focus

• Suit Community Development, Social Work/ Psychology/ Behavioural/ Health/ Social Science or related disciplines

To provide information and support to families and carers of children with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) aged 0 - 6 years. The role requires: exceptional interpersonal, organisational, communication and networking skills, the ability to have empathy with families affected by an ASD, experience with autism and a high level of computer literacy.

CALD

The Autism Advisor (CALD) will fulfil the role of Autism Advisor but with a ‘culturally and linguistically diverse’ (CALD) focus. This CALD focussed position will involve providing information and support to families and carers from CALD backgrounds and also build parent networks and service partnerships through collaboration with CALD communities.

A competitive remuneration package along with excellent salary packaging benefits will be offered.

For full information on these roles, Position Profiles and how to apply, please visit www.autismspectrum.org.au under Careers or contact Allison Yee-Brogan, Director Service Planning & Development on (02) 8977 8327 or by e-mail ayeebrogan@autismspectrum.org.au.

Applications Close: Friday 14 th November 08.

 

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) - Early Intervention Positions (3)

 

Early Intervention Service Psychologist

• Full-time contract position (maternity leave) commencing January-December 2009 with a possibility of continuation
• Competitive salary with highly tax effective salary packaging

This exciting full-time role will deliver BUILDING BLOCKS ® education programmes and support early intervention with a focus on parents and carers of young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders in the Sydney metropolitan region.

A competitive salary package will be negotiated, with salary packaging opportunities and a fully-maintained tool of trade vehicle will be provided. 

For full information on this role and a Position Profile, please visit www.autismspectrum.org.au under Careers or contact Rachel Kerslake, Manager, BUILDING BLOCKS® on (02) 8977 8337.

You can apply by e-mail to careers@autismspectrum.org.au or mail to Careers, Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect), P.O. Box 361, Forestville, NSW 2087.

Applications Close: Friday 21 st November 08.

To apply for the above position, please address the key selection criteria listed below and quote reference number BB1103 on all correspondence.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

KSC1: Eligible for Registration as a Psychologist in NSW.

KSC2: Current driver’s licence.

KSC 3: Delivering education programmes and support with an early intervention focus to parents and carers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in small group settings.

KSC 4: Demonstrated skills supporting families coping with loss and grief.

KSC 5: A strong understanding of collaborative work with other professionals and agencies.

KSC 6: A strong Autism Spectrum Disorder knowledge base.

 

Early Intervention Specialist (Sydney)

 

• Suit Speech Pathologist/Occupational Therapist/Teacher
• 2 Full-time contract positions commencing January 09 – December 2009 with possibility of continuation/permanency
• Competitive salary with highly tax effective salary packaging

These exciting full-time roles will deliver BUILDING BLOCKS ® individualised home therapy and centre-based programmes to young children with autism spectrum disorders and their families in the Sydney metropolitan region.

A competitive salary package will be negotiated, with salary packaging opportunities and a fully-maintained tool of trade vehicle will be provided. 

For full information on this role and a Position Profile, please visit www.autismspectrum.org.au under Careers or contact Rachel Kerslake, Manager, BUILDING BLOCKS® on (02) 8977 8337.

You can apply by e-mail to careers@autismspectrum.org.au or mail to Careers, Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect), P.O. Box 361, Forestville, NSW 2087.

Applications Close: Friday 21 st November 08.

To apply for the above position, please address the key selection criteria listed below and quote reference number BB1102 on all correspondence.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

KSC1: Degree in Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy or Early Childhood or Special Education.

KSC2: Current driver’s licence.

KSC 3: Experience delivering early intervention programmes to children under 6 years who have Autism or similar disabilities.

KSC 4: Experience with family-centred practice.

KSC 5: A strong understanding of collaborative work with other professionals and agencies.

KSC 6: A strong Autism Spectrum Disorder knowledge base.

 

Early Intervention Specialist (Canberra)

 

• Exciting new early intervention service
• Suit Speech Pathologist/Occupational Therapist/Teacher
• 2 Full-time positions
• Competitive salary with highly tax effective salary packaging

Autism Spectrum Australia is proud to announce a new early intervention service for children with autism aged 0 - 6 years commencing January 2009, in Canberra.

These full-time roles will deliver individualised home, therapy and centre-based programmes to young children with autism spectrum disorders and their families in Canberra.

For full information on this role and a Position Profile, please visit www.autismspectrum.org.au under Careers or contact Rachel Kerslake, Manager, BUILDING BLOCKS® on (02) 8977 8337.

You can apply by e-mail to careers@autismspectrum.org.au or mail to Careers, Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect), P.O. Box 361, Forestville, NSW 2087.

Applications Close: Friday 21 st November 08.

To apply for the above position, please address the key selection criteria listed below and quote reference number BB1101 on all correspondence.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

KSC1:   Degree in Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy or Early Childhood or Special Education.

KSC2: Current driver’s licence.

KSC3: Experience delivering early intervention programmes to children under 6 years who have Autism or similar disabilities.

KSC4:  Experience with family-centred practice.

KSC5:  A strong understanding of collaborative work with other professionals and agencies.

KSC6:  A strong Autism Spectrum Disorder knowledge base.