• Part time 0.4 FTE
• Fixed Term – 2 years
• Bundoora based
• Competitive salary package including 17% superannuation

About the position

The Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC), established in 2008, is Australia's first centre dedicated to autism research.

The Early Assessment and Diagnostic Clinic (EADC), funded by the Victorian Government, provides a comprehensive needs assessment for autism to facilitate access to early supports and services for very young children and their families.

The EADC aims to provide an affordable comprehensive needs assessment and differential diagnosis within a Neurodiversity Affirming practice model for families of children under 3 years of age.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting developmental assessments for children between 0 and 3 years using a variety of tools (e.g. Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales -3rd Ed; Movement-ABC; Sensory assessments; Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule [ADOS-2] – Toddler, 1 and 2 Modules, Autism Diagnostic Interview-Revised).
• Writing clinical reports based on the above assessments and clinical judgement.
• Providing families with recommendations and referrals to suitable supports and services.
• Supporting families through identification and diagnostic processes using neurodiversity affirming and evidence-based approaches.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have:

• A commitment to Neurodiversity Affirming values and principles.
• An undergraduate degree in Occupational Therapy with at least 4 years subsequent experience; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
• Capacity to work collaboratively in small teams and a motivation to work directly with children and parents/care givers.
• Demonstrated ability to provide occupational therapy services, including undertaking assessments with Neurodivergent children and providing feedback and counselling to families.

Please refer to the Position Description (attached below) for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

What La Trobe University can offer you

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to Apply

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Position Enquiries: Alison Lane E: [email protected] using the subject line: Occupational Therapist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Recruitment Enquiries: [email protected]

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.