▷ [Apply Now] Various Allied Health Roles - Relocation Opportunity

Posted: 06/10/2025

Closing Date: 03/11/2025

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Narre Warren

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

Please note - This is an active recruitment campaign and applications are being reviewed and shortlisted for interview as they are received. This means that the advertisement may be withdrawn prior to the end date.

Have you been dreaming of a move to Southeast Victoria? Looking for greater work life balance with an employer that cares about its people. Maybe you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the inner suburbs or long daily commutes? Are you also a creative problem solver motivated by your contribution to real outcomes for real people? If you are nodding in agreement, then keep on reading to join our team of like-minded Allied Health professionals who are genuinely passionate about what they do.

Note: We are growing our team and are currently offering $2,000 in relocation assistance to make your move a little easier (only available to successful candidates currently residing more than 80 kilometres away from Narre Warren).

Who is Windermere? Windermere is an independent community service organisation working across the Southeast of Victoria to help those who need it most. Our unique range of 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.

Where are we located? Our dedicated Allied Health Team supports consumers in Berwick, Narre Warren, Cranbourne and Warragul.

Berwick, Narre Warren, Cranbourne and the surrounding suburbs make up the City of Casey are considered great areas for families in Victoria, offering a mix of amenities and a good quality of life. Berwick is known for its strong community, tree‑lined streets, and heritage architecture, making it a nurturing environment for families. Narre Warren, on the other hand, is a bustling suburb with a growing population and is a part of a major growth corridor in southeast Melbourne. It’s known for its large shopping centre (Fountain Gate), diverse range of dining options, good schools, and ample green spaces, making it a desirable location for growing families. Check out the upcoming events in the City of Casey here https://www.casey.vic.gov.au/events

Why work at Windermere? We know you are spoilt for choice in the vibrant Allied Health Space, but do you want to know why you should join Windermere? It’s our culture - 87% of our staff tell us they are proud to work at Windermere, with a team dedicated to supporting our consumers and each other. Read what our staff are saying here https://tinyurl.com/pulsesurveynov2024. Our Allied Health Team consists of Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology and Early Intervention Key Worker Services. We provide individualised services to children and youth aged 0‑12 years who need support to reach key developmental milestones or have additional needs. Our Allied Health team is made up of full time, part time, senior and graduate employees. Windermere is committed to outcome‑focused care for children, families and individuals and to making a positive difference in the community. As well as tailored support services for individuals and families, Windermere provides a varied scope of services to support disadvantaged and vulnerable people.

So what are the Staff Benefits?

- Flexible Ways of Working - a combination of office, outreach and home

- Above Award Personal Leave and 17.5% annual leave loading

- Gifted days off (between Christmas and New Year)

- Employee Referral Program - $500 per referral

- Leave benefits such as Wellbeing & Cultural Leave

- 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

- Study Leave provisions

- Rostered Days Off or 9 Day Fortnight (available to full time employees)

- 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave, in addition to Government Funded Parental Leave Pay (PLP)

- High Quality IT equipment

- Access to Fleet Cars or reimbursement for mileage

Windermere care about staff and strive for continuous improvement, which is why we regularly ask our staff and consumers about what we can do better. In our staff survey from November 2024, 87% of respondents said they were proud to work at Windermere and 86.3% feel we are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Read more here https://tinyurl.com/pulsesurveynov2024

Job Description

Now, let’s talk about this exciting opportunity to join Windermere As a skilled and experienced Allied Health Professional you will be working in a wonderfully supportive team, who pride themselves on welcoming new colleagues and working cohesively. We are highly regarded by our participants and known in the sector as an employer of choice. We have both part time and full time roles available, to ensure work life balance and enable a culture of flexibility and support.

As Windermere is a not‑for‑profit organisation, employees are able to claim everyday living expenses up to $15,900 against their annual Pre‑Tax Salary. See example below and note this depends on the individual salary and circumstances.

Example: Anita’s fortnightly take‑home salary was $2,784 without salary packaging however, once she maximised salary packaging (claiming rent and utilities of $15,900 per annum) she increased this to $2,974. This resulted in an additional $190 per fortnight in her take‑home salary.

Desired Skills and Experience

Key Selection Criteria:

- Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy, Psychology or Speech Pathology

- Current professional registration with AHPRA or Speech Pathology Australia

- Minimum 3 years’ experience managing, supervising and leading staff

- Minimum 5 years’ discipline specific clinical experience, with sound theoretical knowledge in paediatric practice 0‑12

- Demonstrated knowledge of typical development and common 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 & families

- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as work independently, including office based or remote off‑site locations

- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage use of time to meet service KPIs and provide a consumer‑focused, high‑quality and responsive service

- Demonstrated knowledge in the prescription of assistive technology

- Competence in the use of ICT to support with 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 the thought of joining our Allied Health Team excites you, hit the apply button and send through your resume or contact our friendly Recruitment Team telephone +613 8794 1349 or email opportunities@windermere.org.au.

We would be happy to share any Position Descriptions of roles you may be interested in, just shoot us an email.

Windermere is committed to creating equitable environments for consumers and employees. We do this by building diverse and inclusive services and workspaces, where all peoples 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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