Psychologist / Key Worker [Apply Now]

Job Category: Community Services and Development, Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical

Note: This is an active recruitment campaign and applications are being reviewed and shortlisted for interview as they are received. The advertisement may be withdrawn prior to the end date.

Are you a Psychologist looking for a new opportunity with an amazing team of allied health and early childhood educators? Do you enjoy working with families to support consumers build independence and achieve goals?

Perhaps you are looking to move away from the hustle and bustle of a busy healthcare or private practice environment, and prefer the opportunity to spend increased time with consumers and families to have a meaningful impact. Windermere values teamwork and a supportive learning environment that provides the best service to our families. Our philosophy of “supporting children to build a positive future” acknowledges the importance of high-quality early intervention. Our team embeds a parent coaching approach, recognising the strengths and skills that parents and carers already have, working collaboratively to ensure strategies and learning continue to occur outside of sessions as we work towards identified goals. Watch the video to see our Parent Coaching Approach in action. Our psychology team also work with consumers into adulthood.

If this sounds like what you are seeking, please read on as this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

Job Description

Why work at Windermere?

Windermere is an independent community service organisation operating across the Southeast of Victoria to help those who need it most. Our services include: Communities for Children, Family Health & Wellbeing, Childhood Development, Education & Support, Early Intervention & Therapy Services, NDIS Support Coordination and Plan Management, Homelessness Support, Counselling Services, assistance to support victims of trauma, assault and violent crimes, and Recovery Support Services. We are committed to outcome-focused care for children, families and individuals and to making a positive difference in the community. Windermere offers a culture of flexibility, support and wellbeing.

Staff Benefits

- Flexible Ways of Working - home, in the office or a combination of both
- Above Award Personal Leave and 17.5% annual leave loading
- Gifted days off (between Christmas and New Year)
- Employee Referral Program - $500 per referral
- Flexible Leave Scheme (50/52, 51/52)
- Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year + additional $2,650 meals and entertainment)*
- Structured performance and 1-on-1 development check-ins
- Secondment and career growth opportunities
- Staff discount program for everyday items
- Opportunities for professional development

Example: For an Annual Salary of $99,862 without Salary Packaging, this is the equivalent salary in the job market to $107,129 (with $15,900 of salary packaging). Therefore the fortnightly take-home pay would increase from $2,964 to $3,154.

Windermere cares about staff and strives for continuous improvement. In our staff survey from May 2024, 90% of respondents said they were proud to work at Windermere and 89.7% feel we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Now, let’s talk about this exciting opportunity

Reporting to the Team Leader of EITS (Early Intervention & Therapy Services), you will join an enthusiastic and highly skilled team of Allied Health Professionals and early childhood educators who provide a range of tailored services to children and youth funded through NDIS aged 0-18 years. Our psychology and dietitian teams also work with consumers across the lifespan. As a Psychologist, you will have the opportunity to improve the knowledge, skills and capabilities of colleagues and families. Your role will involve the following:

- Adopt a holistic approach with our 0-7 age groups through our key worker model, being the main person in supporting strategies based on consumer goals and collaborating with relevant team members (occupational therapists, speech pathologists, early childhood education specialists, physiotherapists, other psychologists, dietitians, as required).
- Deliver a broad range of evidence-informed intervention strategies, standardised assessments and parent education to support participation in community and educational settings for children.
- Undertake face-to-face consultation and relationship-building in natural environments, schools and kindergartens as well as our modern office facilities and therapy spaces.

Windermere is a family-friendly and flexible workplace, open to Part-Time of 0.6–22.8 or 0.8–30.4 hours per week. We offer flexibility in working arrangements, with two scheduled anchor days/week to build connections with the team at one of our offices (Narre Warren, Berwick, Cranbourne, Pakenham and Warragul) and IT equipment provided to support outreach and WFH options. Full-Time can also be catered for if preferred, with the option to work a 9-day fortnight.

Testimonials: Some feedback from a current member of the early intervention therapy services team:

“As a key worker, I have gained a wealth of knowledge and education covering just about every aspect of life. The key worker model is greatly beneficial to families as it reduces the number of therapy sessions a week and as a result is far less disruptive to a child’s life.”

“I can address more than one issue. A child’s frustration and anger could be a result of speech impairment, and not being able to communicate. A child who is not doing well in school due to below-par handwriting or reading skills may develop mental and emotional issues. While helping children work on emotional regulation, I also take recommendations from an OT or Speech Therapist as needed to help them upskill.” – Marian Moloney, Psychologist / Key Worker

Desired Skills and Experience

Key Selection Criteria:

- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology and current and ongoing registration with AHPRA as a generally registered or endorsed psychologist
- Discipline-specific experience with sound theoretical knowledge in paediatric practice 0-18 and working with adults
- Registration or willingness to register with the NDIA as a behaviour practitioner
- Demonstrated knowledge of typical development and common neurodivergent presentations and conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy and developmental delay
- Knowledge and skills in the assessment, implementation and evaluation of plans and services for children and families
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently, including office-based or remote off-site locations
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time to meet service KPIs and provide a consumer-focused, high-quality and responsive service
- Competence in the use of ICT to support service delivery, such as telehealth
- Willingness to promote and support practices that are inclusive, culturally responsive, safe and accessible
- Willingness to undertake relevant pre-employment screening and checks including NDIS Worker Screening Check, Police Check, Pre-Employment Medical and Working with Children Check
- Right to Work in Australia (e.g., Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident)

If this job excites you, click the “Apply” button to view the detailed Position Description and submit your application. Please also ensure you address the Key Selection Criteria in your application letter.

If you require any specific access adjustments or support within the Windermere recruitment, interview or onboarding process please contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist via phone +613 8794 1311 or email opportunities@windermere.org.au

Windermere is committed to creating equitable environments for consumers and employees. We do this by building diverse and inclusive services and workspaces, where all people from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, CALD, LGBTIQ+ Communities and those living with disability will know and feel accepted, affirmed, safe and celebrated. Windermere is delivering this through the continued development and implementation of our Welcoming and Inclusion Strategy as we seek to provide a diverse workforce at all levels.

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