OPS2 Multi-Disciplinary Support AssistantDepartment for EducationJob reference : 649964Location : 5290 - MOUNT GAMBIERJob status : Short Term ContractEligibility : Open to EveryoneWhy work with us :Every child and young person deserves a great education. We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents, and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing. Together we will make our education system the best it can be. When our children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our state.About the role :Student Support Services works with schools and preschools to provide support to assist them in meeting the needs of children and students with additional needs. The Multi-Disciplinary Support Assistant supports the Student Support Services discipline teams in the delivery of services to referred children and students, and their education support staff and families. The Multi-Disciplinary Support Assistant, under the direction and supervision of a psychologist, speech pathologist, educator, or social worker, delivers a range of screening and interventions in preschools and schools. Duties pertaining to the role are clearly and specifically directed by the Senior Leadership with clearly demarcated work instructions. Student Support Services are on a cultural response journey, as such we value and prioritise Aboriginal ways of knowing, doing, and being.Qualifications :Essential : NilDesirable : Certificate in Disability Support / Disability or working towards completion of a degree or equivalent for graduate entry to the speech pathology, psychology, teaching, social work, audiology, or occupational therapy professions.Special conditions :The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed, which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course, which will be required to be updated every three years.For all other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position Description.Remuneration :OPS2 $58,709 - $63,154 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (11.5%)20% attraction allowance available, determined by skills and experience.Enquiries :Enquiries can be directed to Sarah Crowden, Senior Educator.Application instructions :Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website. Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description.People of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.Additional note :This is a full-time contract role (1.0 FTE), initial 3-month term contract with potential for extension.Flexibility Statement :The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
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