Join Our Team

 

Full-time

Early Intervention Facilitator – Making Early Years Count

  • Empower families with knowledge and support | Welcoming team and leadership
  • Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children 0-9 and their families
  • NFP Salary Packaging | Highly Flexible Employer

A highly fulfilling career awaits you at BUSHkids! For 90 years, we have been at the heart of transforming the lives of children and families across regional and rural Queensland.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we are driven by a shared vision in providing the highest quality care and outcomes for children and families ensuring that all Queensland children have access to free allied health services, regardless of their postcode.

As an Early Intervention Facilitator at BUSHkids, you will be a key member of our Early Childhood Approach service supporting early intervention for families with children younger than 6 with developmental delays or children younger than 9 with a disability in accessing the supports and services they and their families need to achieve better long-term outcomes.

You will empower families with essential information and resources about the NDIS and services that align with their goals, while undertaking assessment and intervention work under the guidance of the ECA team leadership.  Additionally, you will assist families in identifying and planning the services they need, liaise with a range of health and service providers and ensure timely documentation, including writing reports, responding to queries, reviewing clinical notes, and communicating with referrers and clients.

This is a wonderful opportunity to take on a highly rewarding role, assisting families where your involvement will make both a meaningful and lasting impact.

BUSHkids Benefits – What You Can Expect

  • A highly supportive and inclusive workplace driven by shared professional values
  • Very welcoming team and centre leadership ready to support your growth and development. We offer comprehensive training in NDIS and Early Childhood Approach.
  • Collaboration with a network of Early Intervention Facilitators, clinicians, and other staff across the organisation to share knowledge and expertise
  • Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills, professional and career progression
  • Access to the resources, guidance, and support you need to excel in your role
  • Flexibility and work-life balance to support your family and personal needs
  • An attractive remuneration ranging from $72K to $80K base plus superannuation, leave loading, and portable long service leave
  • Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 in tax savings per year.  This represents up to $5,935 in your pay to cover essential living expenses, along with a $2,650 meal and entertainment allowance
  • Annual Professional development budget, paid PD leave (up to 5 days per year), and paid PD travel leave (up to 2 days per year) pro-rated for part-time
  • Additional 3 days of paid leave over the Christmas period (pro-rated for part-time)

About You

You may have experience in a similar role, such as NDIS support coordination, case management, or working within early childhood education or the children, family, or youth sectors. This includes experience in early intervention, education, or case support roles where you’ve worked with children with developmental delays or disabilities. A key aspect of this role is your experience in early intervention services for families and young children, especially those from vulnerable backgrounds. Any relevant qualifications are highly desirable.

  • Understanding of the NDIS, choice and control and the principles of person-centred care
  • Practical, can-do attitude with a passion for children, families and the community
  • Adaptable and flexible in nature with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong written communication and report writing skills
  • Alignment with BUSHkids core  values – Child-Focused and Family Centred, Collaborative and Accountable
  • Valid Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
  • Current C Class Drivers’ License
  • Evidence of Hepatitis B Vaccination status

 

Key Selection Criteria

Professional Practice

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in early intervention and prevention services for families and young children including parenting
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills in working with vulnerable families who may experience multiple barriers to accessing services

Communication/Team Participation 

  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to work effectively in a local community to provide high quality services
  • Demonstrated ability to develop professional networks and work collaboratively with other service providers

Leadership/Work Unit Management 

  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and ability to share knowledge and skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently without close supervision and to appropriately manage time and workload

 

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?

Please email your application to recruitment@bushkids.org.au

Applicants are to submit a brief resume and a maximum 2-page written response outlining your suitability for the role by addressing the above Key Selection Criteria.  Please refer to the full Position Description (558kb) to view further details about the role.

Closing Date: 9AM Monday 17th February 2025

Applications will be shortlisted as received, early applications are encouraged.

Any enquiries can be directed to Michelle Clarke, Recruitment Co-ordinator on (07) 3518 7952 or email recruitment@bushkids.org.au

We encourage applications from people with disabilities, as well as individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD communities. 

 

YOUR FUTURE IS BRIGHT AT BUSHkids; AND TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR CHILDREN IN YOUR REGION AND ACROSS QUEENSLAND

Full-time

Early Intervention Facilitator – Making Early Years Count

  • Empower families with knowledge and support | Welcoming team and leadership
  • Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children 0-9 and their families
  • NFP Salary Packaging | Highly Flexible Employer

A highly fulfilling career awaits you at BUSHkids! For 90 years, we have been at the heart of transforming the lives of children and families across regional and rural Queensland.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we are driven by a shared vision in providing the highest quality care and outcomes for children and families ensuring that all Queensland children have access to free allied health services, regardless of their postcode.

As an Early Intervention Facilitator at BUSHkids, you will be a key member of our Early Childhood Approach service supporting early intervention for families with children younger than 6 with developmental delays or children younger than 9 with a disability in accessing the supports and services they and their families need to achieve better long-term outcomes.

You will empower families with essential information and resources about the NDIS and services that align with their goals, while undertaking assessment and intervention work under the guidance of the ECA team leadership.  Additionally, you will assist families in identifying and planning the services they need, liaise with a range of health and service providers and ensure timely documentation, including writing reports, responding to queries, reviewing clinical notes, and communicating with referrers and clients.

This is a wonderful opportunity to take on a highly rewarding role, assisting families where your involvement will make both a meaningful and lasting impact.

BUSHkids Benefits – What You Can Expect

  • A highly supportive and inclusive workplace driven by shared professional values
  • Very welcoming team and centre leadership ready to support your growth and development. We offer comprehensive training in NDIS and Early Childhood Approach.
  • Collaboration with a network of Early Intervention Facilitators, clinicians, and other staff across the organisation to share knowledge and expertise
  • Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills, professional and career progression
  • Access to the resources, guidance, and support you need to excel in your role
  • Flexibility and work-life balance to support your family and personal needs
  • An attractive remuneration ranging from $72K to $80K base plus superannuation, leave loading, and portable long service leave
  • Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 in tax savings per year.  This represents up to $5,935 in your pay to cover essential living expenses, along with a $2,650 meal and entertainment allowance
  • Annual Professional development budget, paid PD leave (up to 5 days per year), and paid PD travel leave (up to 2 days per year) pro-rated for part-time
  • Additional 3 days of paid leave over the Christmas period (pro-rated for part-time)

About You

You may have experience in a similar role, such as NDIS support coordination, case management, or working within early childhood education or the children, family, or youth sectors. This includes experience in early intervention, education, or case support roles where you’ve worked with children with developmental delays or disabilities. A key aspect of this role is your experience in early intervention services for families and young children, especially those from vulnerable backgrounds. Any relevant qualifications are highly desirable.

  • Understanding of the NDIS, choice and control and the principles of person-centred care
  • Practical, can-do attitude with a passion for children, families and the community
  • Adaptable and flexible in nature with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong written communication and report writing skills
  • Alignment with BUSHkids core  values – Child-Focused and Family Centred, Collaborative and Accountable
  • Valid Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
  • Current C Class Drivers’ License
  • Evidence of Hepatitis B Vaccination status

 

Key Selection Criteria

Professional Practice

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in early intervention and prevention services for families and young children including parenting
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills in working with vulnerable families who may experience multiple barriers to accessing services

Communication/Team Participation 

  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to work effectively in a local community to provide high quality services
  • Demonstrated ability to develop professional networks and work collaboratively with other service providers

Leadership/Work Unit Management 

  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and ability to share knowledge and skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently without close supervision and to appropriately manage time and workload

 

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?

Please email your application to recruitment@bushkids.org.au

Applicants are to submit a brief resume and a maximum 2-page written response outlining your suitability for the role by addressing the above Key Selection Criteria.  Please refer to the full Position Description (559kb) to view further details about the role.

Closing Date: 11AM Wednesday 12th February 2025

Applications will be shortlisted as received, early applications are encouraged.

Any enquiries can be directed to Michelle Clarke, Recruitment Co-ordinator on (07) 3518 7952 or email recruitment@bushkids.org.au

We encourage applications from people with disabilities, as well as individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD communities. 

 

YOUR FUTURE IS BRIGHT AT BUSHkids; AND TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR CHILDREN IN YOUR REGION AND ACROSS QUEENSLAND

Full-time

Early Intervention Facilitator – Making Early Years Count

  • Empower families with knowledge and support | Welcoming team and leadership
  • Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children 0-9 and their families
  • NFP Salary Packaging | Highly Flexible Employer

A highly fulfilling career awaits you at BUSHkids! For 90 years, we have been at the heart of transforming the lives of children and families across regional and rural Queensland.

As a not-for-profit organisation, we are driven by a shared vision in providing the highest quality care and outcomes for children and families ensuring that all Queensland children have access to free allied health services, regardless of their postcode.

As an Early Intervention Facilitator at BUSHkids, you will be a key member of our Early Childhood Approach service supporting early intervention for families with children younger than 6 with developmental delays or children younger than 9 with a disability in accessing the supports and services they and their families need to achieve better long-term outcomes.

You will empower families with essential information and resources about the NDIS and services that align with their goals, while undertaking assessment and intervention work under the guidance of the ECA team leadership.  Additionally, you will assist families in identifying and planning the services they need, liaise with a range of health and service providers and ensure timely documentation, including writing reports, responding to queries, reviewing clinical notes, and communicating with referrers and clients.

This is a wonderful opportunity to take on a highly rewarding role, assisting families where your involvement will make both a meaningful and lasting impact.

BUSHkids Benefits – What You Can Expect

  • A highly supportive and inclusive workplace driven by shared professional values
  • Very welcoming team and centre leadership ready to support your growth and development. We offer comprehensive training in NDIS and Early Childhood Approach.
  • Collaboration with a network of Early Intervention Facilitators, clinicians, and other staff across the organisation to share knowledge and expertise
  • Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills, professional and career progression
  • Access to the resources, guidance, and support you need to excel in your role
  • Flexibility and work-life balance to support your family and personal needs
  • An attractive remuneration ranging from $72K to $80K base plus superannuation, leave loading, and portable long service leave
  • Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 in tax savings per year.  This represents up to $5,935 in your pay to cover essential living expenses, along with a $2,650 meal and entertainment allowance
  • Annual Professional development budget, paid PD leave (up to 5 days per year), and paid PD travel leave (up to 2 days per year) pro-rated for part-time
  • Additional 3 days of paid leave over the Christmas period (pro-rated for part-time)

About You

You may have experience in a similar role, such as NDIS support coordination, case management, or working within early childhood education or the children, family, or youth sectors. This includes experience in early intervention, education, or case support roles where you’ve worked with children with developmental delays or disabilities. A key aspect of this role is your experience in early intervention services for families and young children, especially those from vulnerable backgrounds. Any relevant qualifications are highly desirable.

  • Understanding of the NDIS, choice and control and the principles of person-centred care
  • Practical, can-do attitude with a passion for children, families and the community
  • Adaptable and flexible in nature with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong written communication and report writing skills
  • Alignment with BUSHkids core  values – Child-Focused and Family Centred, Collaborative and Accountable
  • Valid Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
  • Current C Class Drivers’ License
  • Evidence of Hepatitis B Vaccination status

 

Key Selection Criteria

Professional Practice

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in early intervention and prevention services for families and young children including parenting
  • Demonstrated knowledge and skills in working with vulnerable families who may experience multiple barriers to accessing services

Communication/Team Participation 

  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to work effectively in a local community to provide high quality services
  • Demonstrated ability to develop professional networks and work collaboratively with other service providers

Leadership/Work Unit Management 

  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development and ability to share knowledge and skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently without close supervision and to appropriately manage time and workload

 

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?

Please email your application to recruitment@bushkids.org.au

Applicants are to submit a brief resume and a maximum 2-page written response outlining your suitability for the role by addressing the above Key Selection Criteria.  Please refer to the full Position Description (558kb) to view further details about the role.

Closing Date: 11AM Wednesday 12th February 2025

Applications will be shortlisted as received, early applications are encouraged.

Any enquiries can be directed to Michelle Clarke, Recruitment Co-ordinator on (07) 3518 7952 or email recruitment@bushkids.org.au

We encourage applications from people with disabilities, as well as individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD communities. 

 

YOUR FUTURE IS BRIGHT AT BUSHkids; AND TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR CHILDREN IN YOUR REGION AND ACROSS QUEENSLAND

Full-time

Welcome to BUSHkids ‘Brighter Futures’ 2025 Graduate Speech Pathologist Program

  • 2-year structured program | Balanced caseload working with children and their families
  • Multiple intakes across Sunshine Coast and other regional QLD locations
  • Highly welcoming trans-disciplinary learning environment | 1:1 Weekly Supervision

An incredibly exciting and highly rewarding career awaits you at BUSHkids!  As a newly graduating Speech Pathologist we are offering a diverse and enriching environment to learn and grow within a structured 2-year graduate program.

BUSHkids is a not-for-profit organisation that have been at the heart of transforming lives of regional children across Queensland for close to 90 years.  We believe that no child should be disadvantaged based on their location and all children should have access to free allied health services regardless of their postcode.

As part of our ‘Brighter Futures’ Graduate Program there is an opportunity to work in our Early Start Team (0 – 6 years) or Allied Health (0 -13 years) funded services.  As an early career clinician, you will be excited by a diverse role where your work will extend beyond traditional clinical sessions with children.  There will be opportunities for work shadowing, intake involvement, clinical research, presentations, and travel to other regional services or Outreach programs working with First Nations communities if that interests you.

At BUSHkids we allow you to engage deeply in your role in a balanced environment that ensures your contributions are both meaningful and impactful. Sessions are delivered face-to-face or via our telepractice service and you will work closely within a trans-disciplinary learning environment alongside Clinical Leads, Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Allied Health Assistants and Social Workers aligned to our family-oriented model of care.

Here at BUSHkids our dedicated teams and volunteers are all driven by a shared vision in providing the highest quality care and outcomes for children and families across regional and remote Queensland.

 

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN for our 2025 Graduate intake program. 

Our service locations are based in Maroochydore (Early Start Team – children 0-6 years), Caloundra, Bundaberg, Gladstone, Rockhampton, Emerald, Hervey Bay, Mt Isa, Gympie, Dalby and Warwick. We also have our dedicated telepractice service based in Brisbane (Toowong).

With your degree nearing completion there is a wonderful opportunity to embark on your next journey with BUSHkids as a qualified Speech Pathologist. We would love to hear from you if you are interested in working at a service location that supports children and families in a more regional capacity.  This would allow us to discuss available locations and find best fit for you.

 

BUSHkids Benefits – What We Offer

1:1 Clinical Supervision, Mentorship and Peer Support. As a new graduate, you will benefit from a structured mentorship program where our experienced Speech Pathologist supervisors will provide guidance, feedback, and support as you transition from learning into practice. We offer one hour 1:1 weekly clinical supervision, regular clinician meetings, check-ins and discussions to help reflect on your practice and promote your growth.

Positive, Welcoming and Collaborative Environment. There is nothing better than working alongside like-minded and dedicated clinicians with a shared vision in making a difference delivering on high-quality care outcomes for children and families that need it most.

Professional Development Opportunities. We actively encourage ideas and innovation along with continuous learning through workshops, conferences, and training opportunities to ensure knowledge and practices are current. We offer travel to Outreach programs or other service locations, host regular in-service training, Leadership development program and so much more.

Generous Annual Professional development budget available to both full-time and part-time employees plus additional 5 days PD leave and travel allowance. We are highly committed to your ongoing learning and can tailor training based on your interests and goals.

Competitive Salary and NFP Packaging. Our starting salary on offer is $87,588 base plus super with additional benefits that include 1.5% annual professional development budget as well as NFP salary packaging benefits.  The NFP annual tax benefits includes up to $15,900 for your everyday living expenses and $2,650 in meal and entertainment expenses.  The salary package including all benefits totals $108,585.  For any clinician living or looking to relocate to Mt Isa or Emerald we can additionally offer a substantial locality and relocation allowance.

Work-Life Balance where we offer flexible work arrangements, ADO, gifted Christmas leave along with access to support networks and resources. We understand the importance of self-care and supporting our staff in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

 

Key Selection Criteria

Clinical Practice

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in family-centred practice, either working with children with developmental delays or disabilities, with a focus on early intervention
  • Demonstrated ability applying effective clinical reasoning and making evidence-based decisions leading to better client outcomes

Communication/Team Participation

  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and ability to foster positive working relationships
  • Demonstrated ability actively participating and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team

Self-Reflection/Continuous Improvement

  • Demonstrated ability adapting to change, incorporating performance feedback, and self-awareness in recognising current learning journey
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional development and aptitude in sharing knowledge and skills

Work Unit Management

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and to appropriately manage time and workload

 

As you embark on a fulfilling career we are looking for your positive outlook, innovative ideas and flexible nature. Your future is bright at BUSHkids; and together we can create brighter futures for children across Queensland.

 

Interested in joining our team?  APPLY NOW!

Please email your resume including a response to the Key Selection Criteria as part of your application to recruitment@bushkids.org.au

Any enquiries can be directed to Michelle Clarke, Recruitment Co-ordinator on (07) 3518 7952 or via recruitment@bushkids.org.au

 

 

Full-time

Welcome to BUSHkids ‘Brighter Futures’ 2025 Graduate Occupational Therapist Program

  • 2-year structured program | Balanced caseload working with children and their families
  • Multiple intakes across Sunshine Coast and other regional QLD locations
  • Highly welcoming trans-disciplinary learning environment | 1:1 Weekly Supervision

An incredibly exciting and highly rewarding career awaits you at BUSHkids! As a newly graduating Occupational Therapist we are offering a diverse and enriching environment to learn and grow within a structured 2-year graduate program.

BUSHkids is a not-for-profit organisation that have been at the heart of transforming lives of regional children across Queensland for close to 90 years.  We believe that no child should be disadvantaged based on their location and all children should have access to free allied health services regardless of their postcode.

As part of our ‘Brighter Futures’ Graduate Program there is an opportunity to work in our Early Start Team (0 – 6 years) or Allied Health (0 -13 years) funded services.  As an early career clinician, you will be excited by a diverse role where your work will extend beyond traditional clinical sessions with children.  There will be opportunities for work shadowing, intake involvement, clinical research, presentations, and travel to other regional services or Outreach programs working with First Nations communities if that interests you.

At BUSHkids we allow you to engage deeply in your role in a balanced environment that ensures your contributions are both meaningful and impactful. Sessions are delivered face-to-face or via our telepractice service and you will work closely within a trans-disciplinary learning environment alongside Clinical Leads, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Allied Health Assistants and Social Workers aligned to our family-oriented model of care.

Here at BUSHkids our dedicated teams and volunteers are all driven by a shared vision in providing the highest quality care and outcomes for children and families across regional and remote Queensland.

 

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN for our 2025 Graduate intake program. 

Our service locations are based in Maroochydore (Early Start Team – children 0-6 years), Caloundra, Bundaberg, Gladstone, Rockhampton, Emerald, Hervey Bay, Mt Isa, Gympie, Dalby and Warwick. We also have our dedicated telepractice service based in Brisbane (Toowong).

With your degree nearing completion there is a wonderful opportunity to embark on your next journey with BUSHkids as a qualified Occupational Therapist. We would love to hear from you if you are interested in working at a service location that supports children and families in a more regional capacity.  This would allow us to discuss available locations and find best fit for you.

 

BUSHkids Benefits – What We Offer

1:1 Clinical Supervision, Mentorship and Peer Support. As a new graduate, you will benefit from a structured mentorship program where our experienced Occupational Therapist supervisors will provide guidance, feedback, and support as you transition from learning into practice. We offer one hour 1:1 weekly clinical supervision, regular clinician meetings, check-ins and discussions to help reflect on your practice and promote your growth.

Positive, Welcoming and Collaborative Environment. There is nothing better than working alongside like-minded and dedicated clinicians with a shared vision in making a difference delivering on high-quality care outcomes for children and families that need it most.

Professional Development Opportunities. We actively encourage ideas and innovation along with continuous learning through workshops, conferences, and training opportunities to ensure knowledge and practices are current. We offer travel to Outreach programs or other service locations, host regular in-service training, Leadership development program and so much more.

Generous Annual Professional development budget available to both full-time and part-time employees plus additional 5 days PD leave and travel allowance. We are highly committed to your ongoing learning and can tailor training based on your interests and goals.

Competitive Salary and NFP Packaging. Our starting salary on offer is $87,588 base plus super with additional benefits that include 1.5% annual professional development budget as well as NFP salary packaging benefits.  The NFP annual tax benefits includes up to $15,900 for your everyday living expenses and $2,650 in meal and entertainment expenses.  The salary package including all benefits totals $108,585.  For any clinician living or looking to relocate to Mt Isa or Emerald we can additionally offer a substantial locality and relocation allowance.

Work-Life Balance where we offer flexible work arrangements, ADO, gifted Christmas leave along with access to support networks and resources. We understand the importance of self-care and supporting our staff in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

 

Key Selection Criteria

Clinical Practice

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in family-centred practice, either working with children with developmental delays or disabilities, with a focus on early intervention
  • Demonstrated ability applying effective clinical reasoning and making evidence-based decisions leading to better client outcomes

Communication/Team Participation

  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and ability to foster positive working relationships
  • Demonstrated ability actively participating and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team

Self-Reflection/Continuous Improvement

  • Demonstrated ability adapting to change, incorporating performance feedback, and self-awareness in recognising current learning journey
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional development and aptitude in sharing knowledge and skills

Work Unit Management

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and to appropriately manage time and workload

 

As you embark on a fulfilling career we are looking for your positive outlook, innovative ideas and flexible nature. Your future is bright at BUSHkids; and together we can create brighter futures for children across Queensland.

 

Interested in joining our team?  APPLY NOW! 

Please email your resume including a response to the Key Selection Criteria as part of your application to recruitment@bushkids.org.au

Any enquiries can be directed to Michelle Clarke, Recruitment Co-ordinator on (07) 3518 7952 or via recruitment@bushkids.org.au

 

 

Permanent Part-time (0.5 FTE)

Social Worker (0.5FTE) – Making Early Years Count

  • Make a meaningful impact in the lives of families and children
  • Holistic child & family-centred approach | Lots of L&D with flexible NFP employer
  • Strong network of Social Workers and transdisciplinary team ready to support you!

An exciting and rewarding career awaits you at BUSHkids! For nearly 90 years, we have been at the heart of transforming the lives of children and families across regional and rural Queensland. As a not-for-profit organisation, we are driven by a shared vision in providing the highest quality care and outcomes for children and families ensuring that all children have access to free allied health services, regardless of their postcode.

As a Social Worker at BUSHkids, you will use a holistic, family-centered approach, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to empower families and help children thrive in their everyday environments.  It is a wonderful opportunity to take on a rewarding and balanced role where your contributions will make a meaningful impact in the community.

Your role will involve one-on-one sessions working with families or children focused on achieving established goals, as well as facilitating group parenting and children’s programs to support families in need. You will be joining a dynamic, community-based organisation, where we value a strengths-based, child-centered approach that empowers families to help their children reach their full potential in all aspects of life.

As an experienced Social Worker, you may be looking to step back from a high-intensity role and explore a part-time opportunity (0.5 FTE) where you will collaborate with Clinical Leads, other Social Workers, Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, and Allied Health Assistants, all aligned with our family-centred care model.

BUSHkids Benefits – What You Can Expect

  • A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive workplace driven by shared professional values
  • Access to professional supervision to support your practice and professional growth
  • Collaboration with a network of social workers across the organisation to share knowledge and expertise
  • Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills, professional and career progression
  • Access to the resources, guidance, and support you need to excel in your role
  • Flexibility and work-life balance to support your family and personal needs
  • An attractive remuneration package ranging from $99,000 to $118,000 (including superannuation, leave loading, and portable long service leave).
  • Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 in tax savings per year.  This represents up to $5,935 in your pay to cover essential living expenses, along with a $2,650 meal and entertainment allowance.
  • Annual Professional development budget, paid professional development leave (up to 5 days per year), and paid professional development travel leave (up to 2 days per year) pro-rated for part-time
  • Additional 3 days of paid leave over the Christmas period (pro-rated for part-time)

About You

  • Tertiary level qualification in Social Work with ideally minimum 2 years Social Work experience
  • Membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
  • Able to work autonomously and confident in clinical decision making with experience working directly with children and families.
  • Alignment with BUSHkids core  values – Child-Focused and Family Centred, Collaborative and Accountable
  • Valid Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
  • Current Drivers’ License
  • Evidence of Hepatitis B Vaccination status

Key Selection Criteria

Clinical Practice

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with children with developmental delays or disabilities, with a focus on early intervention and family centred practice
  • Ability to apply effective clinical reasoning and making evidence-based decisions leading to better client outcomes

Communication/Team Participation

  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and ability to foster positive working relationships
  • Demonstrated ability actively participating and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team

Leadership/Work Unit Management

  • Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development and aptitude in sharing knowledge and skills
  • Ability to work independently and to appropriately manage time and workload

If you are ready to bring your expertise, creativity, and passion for working with children and families to a team committed to making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

 

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR APPLICATION TO: recruitment@bushkids.org.au

Applicants are to submit a brief resume and a maximum 2-page written response outlining your suitability for the role by addressing the above Key Selection Criteria. Please refer to the full Position Description (553kb) to view further details about the role.

Qualified applicants will be contacted on receipt within 1-2 business days

Enquiries can be directed to Emma Cullum, Service Manager – Children and Parenting Service, eKindy and Kindy Uplift on (07) 4111 1656 or email recruitment@bushkids.org.au

 

We encourage applications from people with disabilities, as well as individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD communities.  

YOUR FUTURE IS BRIGHT AT BUSHkids; AND TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR CHILDREN IN YOUR REGION AND ACROSS QUEENSLAND

 

Permanent Full Time, Part Time Negotiable

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION

The position fulfills discipline specific and multidisciplinary support within the Children’s Allied Health Services team providing services to families with children with developmental delay or disability. The position will implement and continue to develop BUSHkids telepractice services for families in regional Queensland areas.

As part of the Children’s Allied Health Team you will:

  • Collaborate with families and other organisations in the provision of psychology services to children who require support for their communication development in accordance with the BUSHkids model of care.
  • Actively participate in the multidisciplinary team setting with particular emphasis on the delivery of psychology services to optimise development and independence for children and their families.
  • Promote the importance of early intervention and its role in preventing long term educational and behavioural issues through community development and health promotion strategies.

Incentives of Working for BUSHkids

  • Regular clinical supervision
  • Professional Development – internal and external
  • Work shadowing
  • Realistic KPIs
  • Upcoming organisational expansion allowing for increased opportunities for career growth
  • Networking opportunities connecting with key industry stakeholders
  • Genuine regional and remote focus imbedded in organisational values
  • Salary packaging, remote allowance, PD budget, paid PD leave, extra paid leave

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Be responsible for assessment, planning, delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement related to the provision of the scope of the incumbent’s discipline.
  • Provide care when and where it best meets the clients’ needs including on site, at home and in the community, and via telepractice.
  • Provide a range of contemporary evidence based Psychological services to families and children in accordance with the BUSHkids model of care. This includes working within a transdisciplinary “team around the child” model and stepped care model, whereby BUSHkids Psychologists may be consulted by other allied health professionals in the team, providing upskilling and support to other disciplines, thereby supporting children and families indirectly or for a limited number of consultations.
  • Provide evidence based assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, intervention, referral and monitoring for children on allocated caseload. In accordance with BUSHkids model of care, this often involves parent-focused intervention and delivery of group programs, alongside individual assessment and intervention.
  • Provide a fly-in/out (FIFO) / drive-in/out (DIDO) service to regional Queensland areas (as required) to provide face to face support to families, BUSHkids team and key stakeholders. This may involve individual assessment and intervention, seminars and/or workshops. Frequency and manner (FIFO/DIDO) is dependent on the requirements and based on the Service Centres being supported. All travel costs will be covered by BUSHkids.
  • Have a comprehensive understanding of professional governance structures and adhere to professional practice standards.
  • Undertake accurate and timely documentation and communication. This includes but is not exclusive to statistical information, clinical notes, reports, responses to enquiries, verbal and written documentation to referrers, clients and others.
  • Maintain accurate records of Psychological service provision to clients in accordance with medico-legal standards.
  • Use evidence to deliver services ensuring best practice guidelines are followed.
  • Contribute to quality improvement activities and participate in research.
  • Contribute to and participate in professional development as agreed in your Professional Achievement and Development Plan (PADP).
  • Staff are to keep informed about current research in early childhood intervention relevant to your role by maintaining professional knowledge and responding appropriately to unsafe or unprofessional practice, fulfilling duty of care by attending training as provided by BUSHkids and seeking further relevant training externally.
  • Integrating organisational policies and procedures in order to provide effective and professional care in a way that respects the rights and beliefs of all individuals yet maintains practice within own approved scope of practice.

Other tasks include:

  • Actively participate in general staff meetings
  • Attend training sessions (in-house and external) when required
  • Know and apply BUSHkids policies and procedures; and be familiar with and understand workplace health and safety and apply these in the workplace.

QUALIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS / OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Mandatory Requirements

  • Tertiary Qualifications in Psychology (4 year degree)
  • General Registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA)
  • Combined NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and Blue Card

Other Requirements

  • Current C Class Queensland Drivers Licence
  • Proof of Hepatitis B Vaccination status

The successful applicant will be required to provide certified copies of the required documentation prior to a formal offer of employment.

Desirable:

  • Experience in working in childhood education, assessment, intervention or other relevant work experience
  • Experience working via telepractice pathways
  • Experience with planning, implementing and evaluating small group programs with children and/or their parents/carers
  • Experience in the provision of health promotion/community education activities
  • Experience working with families in rural, remote or First Nations communities.

EXPECTED BEHAVIOURS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Maintain a personal presentation, code of conduct and ethics in keeping with the mission and aims of the organisation
  • Treat all other BUSHkids staff in a professional, respectful manner
  • Give clients of the service every courtesy and their needs given prompt professional attention
  • Implement all reasonable directions of the direct Manager to the position
  • Use good judgement in conveying information to relevant authorities
  • Demonstrate well developed interpersonal and communication skills
  • Be well-presented, friendly and courteous
  • Represent BUSHkids in a professional, confident and positive manner at all times
  • Undertake all duties in a diligent manner, with honesty and integrity
  • Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding BUSHkids sensitive information
  • Have a vigilant attitude to accuracy and double check work as necessary
  • Work cooperatively and independently
  • Demonstrate ability to prioritise and organise, with attention to detail
  • Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development.

ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • BUSHkids is committed to supporting its staff members’ ongoing professional development (PD) and a generous annual PD budget is allocated to clinicians (full or part time) with 5 days of PD leave per annum (pro rata for part time).
  • BUSHkids has an established supervision program to help support continued clinician development within the organisation. This involves regular peer consultation/group supervision and individual clinical supervision; including Educational & Developmental Psychology Registrar program (primary Board-approved supervisor available), and hours towards Clinical Psychology Registrar program (as a secondary supervisor).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • The successful applicant will be required to provide certified copies of the required documentation prior to a formal offer of employment
  • Each staff member is appointed to the appropriate classification level based on their clinical experience
  • Travel and overnight stays from the centre may be required of this position
  • A criminal history check may be initiated on the successful applicant with the Queensland Police Service
  • A discipline history check may be initiated on the successful applicant
  • A non-smoking policy applies in all BUSHkids buildings, offices and motor vehicles
  • All staff are required to complete a six (6) month probation period on commencement of employment
  • As BUSHkids is a not-for-profit organisation, participation in fundraising activities may be required.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Clinical Practice

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with children with developmental delay or disability with a focus on early intervention and family centered practice

Communication/Team Participation

  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills necessary for good working relationships and client care
  • Demonstrated ability to function as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.

Leadership/Work Unit Management

  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional development and ability to share knowledge and skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently without close supervision and to appropriately manage time and workload

 

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR APPLICATION TO: recruitment@bushkids.org.au

Applicants are to submit a brief resume and a maximum 2-page written response outlining your suitability for the role by addressing the above Key Selection Criteria. Please refer to the full Position Description (190kb) to view further details about the role.

Please specify which location you are applying to when sending your application.

Applications will be shortlisted as they are received, early applications are encouraged.

Enquiries can be directed to Service Manager, Emma Cullum (phone 07 4111 1655) or email recruitment@bushkids.org.au

 

We encourage applications from people with disabilities, as well as individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD communities.

 

Full Time, or Part Time negotiable

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION

The position fulfills discipline specific and transdisciplinary support within the Early Childhood Approach (ECA) Team, providing services to families with children with developmental delay or disability.  The position will deliver services via multiple modalities including: centre visits, home visits, community visits, and telepractice.

As part of the Early Childhood Approach (ECA) Team you will:

  • Develop goals and plans with every client inclusive of other team members involved in the care and management of that client in accordance with the NDIS ECA service.
  • Adhere to the NDIS ECA statement of requirements.

INCENTIVES OF WORKING FOR BUSHKIDS

  • Regular Clinical Supervision
  • Professional Development – internal and external
  • Work Shadowing
  • Realistic KPIs
  • Upcoming organisational expansion allowing for increased opportunities for career growth
  • Networking Opportunities connecting with Key Industry Stakeholders
  • Genuine Regional and Remote focus rooted in Organisational Values
  • Salary packaging, remote allowance, PD budget, paid PD leave, extra paid leave

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Be responsible for assessment, planning, delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement related to the provision of the scope of the incumbent’s discipline.
  • Provide care when and where it best meets the clients’ needs including on site, at home and in the community.
  • Provide a fly-in/out (FIFO) / drive-in/out (DIDO) service to regional Queensland areas (as required) to provide face to face support to families, BUSHkids team and key stakeholders. This may involve individual assessment and intervention, seminars and/or workshops. Frequency and manner (FIFO/DIDO) is dependent on the requirements and based on the Service Centres being supported. All travel costs will be covered by BUSHkids.
  • Have a comprehensive understanding of professional governance structures and adhere to professional practice standards.
  • Undertake accurate and timely documentation and communication. This includes but is not exclusive to statistical information, clinical notes, reports, responses to enquiries, verbal and written documentation to referrers, clients and others.
  • Maintain accurate records of speech therapy service provision to clients in accordance with medico-legal standards.
  • Use evidence to deliver services ensuring best practice guidelines are followed.
  • Contribute to quality improvement activities and participate in research.
  • Contribute to and participate in professional development as agreed in your Professional Achievement and Development Plan (PADP).
  • Staff are to keep informed about current research in early childhood intervention relevant to your role by maintaining professional knowledge and responding appropriately to unsafe or unprofessional practice, fulfilling duty of care by attending training as provided by BUSHkids and seeking further relevant training externally.
  • Integrating organisational policies and procedures in order to provide effective and professional care in a way that respects the rights and beliefs of all individuals yet maintains practice within own approved scope of practice.

Other tasks include:

  • Actively participate in general staff meetings
  • Attend training sessions (in-house and external) when required
  • Know and apply BUSHkids policies and procedures; and be familiar with and understand workplace health and safety and apply these in the workplace.

QUALIFICATIONS/ PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS / OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Mandatory Requirements

  • Tertiary Qualifications in Speech Pathology
  • Certified Practicing Membership with Speech Pathology Australia
  • Combined NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and Blue Card
  • Current C Class Queensland Drivers Licence
  • Proof of Hepatitis B Vaccination status

Desirable Qualities

  • Experience in working in childhood education, intervention or other relevant work experience
  • Experience working via telehealth pathways
  • Experience with planning, implementing and evaluating small group programs with children and/or their parents/carers
  • Experience in the provision of health promotion/community education activities
  • Experience working with families in rural, regional and remote areas
  • Experience working with families in rural, remote or Indigenous communities.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

  • The Speech Pathologist is responsible directly to the Team Leader for clinical issues
  • All BUSHkids staff are ultimately responsible to the Chief Executive Officer of BUSHkids
  • This position has no financial delegation

ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • BUSHkids is committed to supporting its staff members’ ongoing professional development (PD) and a generous annual PD budget is allocated to clinicians (full or part time)
  • BUSHkids has an established supervision program to help support continued clinician development within the organisation

EXPECTED BEHAVIOURS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Maintain a personal presentation, code of conduct and ethics in keeping with the mission and aims of the organisation
  • Treat all other BUSHkids staff in a professional, respectful manner
  • Give clients of the service every courtesy and their needs given prompt professional attention
  • Implement all reasonable directions of the direct Manager to the position
  • Use good judgement in conveying information to relevant authorities
  • Demonstrate well developed interpersonal and communication skills
  • Be well-presented, friendly and courteous
  • Represent BUSHkids in a professional, confident and positive manner at all times
  • Undertake all duties in a diligent manner, with honesty and integrity
  • Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding BUSHkids sensitive information
  • Have a vigilant attitude to accuracy and double check work as necessary
  • Work cooperatively and independently
  • Demonstrate ability to prioritise and organise, with attention to detail
  • Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • The successful applicant will be required to provide certified copies of required documentation prior to formal offer of employment.
  • Each staff member is appointed to the appropriate classification level based on their clinical experience
  • Travel and overnight stays from the centre may be required of this position
  • A criminal history check may be initiated on the successful applicant with the Queensland Police Service
  • A discipline history check may be initiated on the successful applicant
  • A non-smoking policy applies in all BUSHkids buildings, offices and motor vehicles
  • All staff are required to complete a six (6) month probation period on commencement of employment
  • As BUSHkids is a not for profit organisation, participation in fundraising activities may be required

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Clinical Practice

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with children with developmental delay or disability with a focus on early intervention and family centered practice

Communication/Team Participation

  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills necessary for good working relationships and client care
  • Demonstrated ability to function as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.

Leadership/Work Unit Management

  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional development and ability to share knowledge and skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently without close supervision and to appropriately manage time and workload

 

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR APPLICATION TO: recruitment@bushkids.org.au

Applicants are to submit a brief resume and a maximum two (2) page written response outlining your suitability for the role by addressing the above Key Selection Criteria. Please refer to the full Position Description (734kb) to view further details about the role.

Applications will be shortlisted as they are received, early applications are encouraged.

Enquiries can be directed to Brooke Favier, Team Leader, via phone 07 5406 0708, or email recruitment@bushkids.org.au

 

We encourage applications from people with disabilities, as well as individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD communities.  

 

Full Time or Part Time

Social Worker – Making Early Years Count

  • Make a meaningful impact in the lives of families and children
  • Holistic child & family-centred approach | Lots of L&D with flexible NFP employer
  • Strong network of Social Workers and transdisciplinary team ready to support you!

An exciting and rewarding career awaits you at BUSHkids! For nearly 90 years, we have been at the heart of transforming the lives of children and families across regional and rural Queensland. As a not-for-profit organisation, we are driven by a shared vision in providing the highest quality care and outcomes for children and families ensuring that all children have access to free allied health services, regardless of their postcode.

As a Social Worker at BUSHkids, you will use a holistic, family-centered approach, working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team (MDT) to empower families and help children thrive in their everyday environments.  It is a wonderful opportunity to take on a rewarding and balanced role where your contributions will make a meaningful impact in the community.

Your role will involve one-on-one sessions working with families or children focused on achieving established goals, as well as facilitating group parenting and children’s programs to support families in need. You will be joining a dynamic, community-based organisation, where we value a strengths-based, child-centered approach that empowers families to help their children reach their full potential in all aspects of life.

As an experienced Social Worker, you may be looking to step back from a high-intensity role and explore a part-time opportunity (0.5 FTE minimum up to full-time) where you will collaborate with Clinical Leads, other Social Workers, Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, and Allied Health Assistants, all aligned with our family-centred care model.

BUSHkids Benefits – What You Can Expect

  • A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive workplace driven by shared professional values
  • Access to professional supervision to support your practice and professional growth
  • Collaboration with a network of social workers across the organisation to share knowledge and expertise
  • Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills, professional and career progression
  • Access to the resources, guidance, and support you need to excel in your role
  • Flexibility and work-life balance to support your family and personal needs
  • An attractive remuneration package ranging from $99,000 to $118,000 (including superannuation, leave loading, and portable long service leave).  Additional to your package we offer a Mt Isa locality allowance and remote rental allowance combined to $5,200
  • Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 in tax savings per year.  This represents up to $5,935 in your pay to cover essential living expenses, along with a $2,650 meal and entertainment allowance.
  • Annual Professional development budget, paid professional development leave (up to 5 days per year), and paid professional development travel leave (up to 2 days per year) pro-rated for part-time
  • Additional 3 days of paid leave over the Christmas period (pro-rated for part-time)

About You

  • Tertiary level qualification in Social Work with ideally minimum 2 years Social Work experience
  • Membership to the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
  • Able to work autonomously and confident in clinical decision making with experience working directly with children and families.
  • Alignment with BUSHkids core  values – Child-Focused and Family Centred, Collaborative and Accountable
  • Valid Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
  • Current Drivers’ License
  • Evidence of Hepatitis B Vaccination status

Key Selection Criteria

Clinical Practice

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with children with developmental delays or disabilities, with a focus on early intervention and family centred practice
  • Ability to apply effective clinical reasoning and making evidence-based decisions leading to better client outcomes

Communication/Team Participation

  • Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills and ability to foster positive working relationships
  • Demonstrated ability actively participating and collaborating within a multidisciplinary team

Leadership/Work Unit Management

  • Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development and aptitude in sharing knowledge and skills
  • Ability to work independently and to appropriately manage time and workload

If you are ready to bring your expertise, creativity, and passion for working with children and families to a team committed to making a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

 

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR APPLICATION TO: recruitment@bushkids.org.au

Applicants are to submit a brief resume and a maximum 2-page written response outlining your suitability for the role by addressing the above Key Selection Criteria. Please refer to the full Position Description (554kb) to view further details about the role.

Qualified applicants will be contacted on receipt within 1-2 business days

Enquiries can be directed to Emma Cullum – Service Manager – Children and Parenting Service, eKindy and Kindy Uplift, contact via phone 07 4111 1655 or email recruitment@bushkids.org.au

 

We encourage applications from people with disabilities, as well as individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD communities.  

YOUR FUTURE IS BRIGHT AT BUSHkids; AND TOGETHER WE CAN CREATE BRIGHTER FUTURES FOR CHILDREN IN YOUR REGION AND ACROSS QUEENSLAND

 

Full Time or Part Time

Centre-based in Warwick, or possibility to provide telepractice from Brisbane office.

PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION

The position fulfills discipline specific and multidisciplinary support within the Children’s Allied Health Services team providing services to families with children with developmental delay or disability. The position will implement and continue to develop BUSHkids telepractice services for families in regional Queensland areas.

As part of the Children’s Allied Health Services Team, you will:

  • Collaborate with families and other organisations in the provision of speech pathology services to children who require support for their communication development in accordance with the BUSHkids model of care.
  • Actively participate in the multidisciplinary team setting with particular emphasis on the delivery of speech pathology services to optimise development and independence for children and their families.
  • Promote the importance of early intervention and its role in preventing long term educational and behavioural issues through community development and health promotion strategies.

INCENTIVES OF WORKING FOR BUSHkids

  • Regular clinical supervision
  • Professional Development – internal and external
  • Work shadowing
  • Realistic KPIs
  • Upcoming organisational expansion allowing for increased opportunities for career growth
  • Networking opportunities connecting with key industry stakeholders
  • Genuine regional and remote focus imbedded in organisational values
  • Salary packaging, remote allowance, PD budget, paid PD leave, extra paid leave

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Be responsible for assessment, planning, delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement related to the provision of the scope of the incumbent’s discipline.
  • Provide care when and where it best meets the clients’ needs including on site, at home and in the community.
  • Provide a fly-in/out (FIFO) / drive-in/out (DIDO) service to regional Queensland areas (as required) to provide face to face support to families, BUSHkids team and key stakeholders. This may involve individual assessment and intervention, seminars and/or workshops. Frequency and manner (FIFO/DIDO) is dependent on the requirements and based on the Service Centres being supported. All travel costs will be covered by BUSHkids.
  • Have a comprehensive understanding of professional governance structures and adhere to professional practice standards.
  • Undertake accurate and timely documentation and communication. This includes but is not exclusive to statistical information, clinical notes, reports, responses to enquiries, verbal and written documentation to referrers, clients and others.
  • Maintain accurate records of occupational therapy service provision to clients in accordance with medico-legal standards.
  • Use evidence to deliver services ensuring best practice guidelines are followed.
  • Contribute to quality improvement activities and participate in research.
  • Contribute to and participate in professional development as agreed in your Professional Achievement and Development Plan (PADP).
  • Staff are to keep informed about current research in early childhood intervention relevant to your role by maintaining professional knowledge and responding appropriately to unsafe or unprofessional practice, fulfilling duty of care by attending training as provided by BUSHkids and seeking further relevant training externally.
  • Integrating organisational policies and procedures in order to provide effective and professional care in a way that respects the rights and beliefs of all individuals yet maintains practice within own approved scope of practice.

Other tasks include:

  • Actively participate in general staff meetings
  • Attend training sessions (in-house and external) when required
  • Know and apply BUSHkids policies and procedures; and be familiar with and understand workplace health and safety and apply these in the workplace.

QUALIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS / OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Mandatory Requirements

  • Tertiary Qualifications in Speech Pathology
  • Certified Practicing Membership with Speech Pathology Australia
  • Valid Combined NDIS Worker Screening Clearance and Blue Card
  • Current C Class Queensland Drivers Licence
  • Proof of Hepatitis B Vaccination status

Desirable Qualities

  • Experience in working in childhood education, intervention or other relevant work experience
  • Experience working via telepractice pathways
  • Experience with planning, implementing and evaluating small group programs with children and/or their parents/carers
  • Experience in the provision of health promotion/community education activities
  • Experience working with families in rural, regional and remote areas
  • Experience working with families in rural, remote or Indigenous communities.

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

  • The position is responsible directly to the Service Manager for clinical issues
  • All BUSHkids staff are ultimately responsible to the Chief Executive Officer of BUSHkids
  • This position has no financial delegation

EXPECTED BEHAVIOURS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

  • Maintain a personal presentation, code of conduct and ethics in keeping with the mission and aims of the organisation
  • Treat all other BUSHkids staff in a professional, respectful manner
  • Give clients of the service every courtesy and their needs given prompt professional attention
  • Implement all reasonable directions of the direct Manager to the position
  • Use good judgement in conveying information to relevant authorities
  • Demonstrate well developed interpersonal and communication skills
  • Be well-presented, friendly and courteous
  • Represent BUSHkids in a professional, confident and positive manner at all times
  • Undertake all duties in a diligent manner, with honesty and integrity
  • Maintain absolute confidentiality regarding BUSHkids sensitive information
  • Have a vigilant attitude to accuracy and double check work as necessary
  • Work cooperatively and independently
  • Demonstrate ability to prioritise and organise, with attention to detail
  • Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional development

ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

  • BUSHkids is committed to supporting its staff members’ ongoing professional development (PD) and a generous annual PD budget is allocated to clinicians (full or part time)
  • BUSHkids has an established supervision program to help support continued clinician development within the organisation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • The successful applicant will be required to provide certified copies of required documentation prior to formal offer of employment.
  • Each staff member is appointed to the appropriate classification level based on their clinical experience
  • Travel and overnight stays from the centre may be required of this position
  • A criminal history check may be initiated on the successful applicant with the Queensland Police Service
  • A discipline history check may be initiated on the successful applicant
  • A non-smoking policy applies in all BUSHkids buildings, offices and motor vehicles
  • All staff are required to complete a six (6) month probation period on commencement of employment
  • As BUSHkids is a not for profit organisation, participation in fundraising activities may be required

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Clinical Practice

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with children with developmental delay or disability with a focus on early intervention and family centered practice

Communication/Team Participation 

  • Demonstrated effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills necessary for good working relationships and client care
  • Demonstrated ability to function as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team.

Leadership/Work Unit Management

  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing personal and professional development and ability to share knowledge and skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently without close supervision and to appropriately manage time and workload

 

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR APPLICATION TO: recruitment@bushkids.org.au

Applicants are to submit a brief resume and a maximum 2-page written response outlining your suitability for the role by addressing the above Key Selection Criteria. Please refer to the full Position Description (715kb) to view further details about the role

Applications will be shortlisted as they are received, early applications are encouraged.

Enquiries can be directed to Emma Cullum – Service Manager – Children and Parenting Service, eKindy and Kindy Uplift, contact via phone 07 4111 1655 or email recruitment@bushkids.org.au

 

We encourage applications from people with disabilities, as well as individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD communities.