Inklings Practitioner

**SA Health**
**Job reference**: 903904
**Location**: 5343 - BERRI
**Job status**: Long Term Contract
**Eligibility**: Open to Everyone
- **Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Berri or Murray Bridge**:

- **Part Time Contract 0.5 FTE | Temporary (up to 30 June 2027)**:

- **Two Positions Available**:

- **Salary**:

- **$104,180 - $111,746 p.a (pro rata) | AHP3**:

- **$88,255 - $102,240 p.a (pro rata) | AHP2**

Please note that as this position is multi-classed as either an AHP3 or AHP2, the classification will be determined by qualifications and experience.

**Join Our Pioneering Team as an Inklings Practitioner - Empower Families with Groundbreaking Early Intervention Strategies**

Are you an Occupational Therapist or Speech Pathologist with a passion for early childhood development and a desire to make a real difference in the lives of young children and their families? Join us in delivering the Inklings Pilot Program, an innovative early intervention initiative for infants with developmental delays in social, emotional, and communication skills. As part of this exciting program, you'll help families understand and support their baby's unique communication needs, using a combination of in-person, clinic, and telehealth services.

The Inklings Program, supported by the South Australian and Commonwealth Governments, is being piloted over 2.5 years to assess its effectiveness, feasibility, and acceptability. As an Inklings Practitioner, you'll be a critical part of this journey, using your skills and expertise to help shape the future of early intervention.

**About the Role**:
As a **Senior Inklings Practitioner (AHP3)**, you will take on a leadership role within the Inklings Pilot Program, using your extensive clinical expertise to oversee complex cases and mentor less experienced professionals. You will collaborate with other Allied Health Clinical Seniors and multi-disciplinary teams, driving quality improvement and innovation within the program.

Key responsibilities include:

- Providing clinical supervision and support to less experienced allied health professionals, assistants, and students.
- Taking the lead in research and evaluation to inform continuous improvement in clinical practice and program delivery.
- Representing RMCLHN on relevant committees and actively contributing to service development and project management.
- Ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to families, with a focus on preventative and early intervention strategies for infants with developmental delays.

As an **Inklings Practitioner (AHP2)**, you will be responsible for providing direct clinical care to infants aged 6-18 months and their caregivers, supporting them as they develop their communication skills. This role involves delivering 1:1 interventions, empowering caregivers to become responsive communication partners for their babies through short video feedback and guided strategies.

Key responsibilities include:

- Delivering intensive 1:1 sessions with families, helping them understand and respond to their child's communication needs.
- Working under reduced clinical direction, taking initiative while contributing to the ongoing development and improvement of the program.
- Collaborating within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the success of the program and support families in rural and remote areas.
- This role offers the opportunity to be at the forefront of an innovative pilot program that will impact the future of early childhood intervention.

Interested in making a real difference? Join us in shaping the future of early childhood development through a groundbreaking pilot program that empowers families and supports infants in their critical developmental stages

**What We're Looking For**:

- Must hold a recognised qualification within a relevant Allied Health profession (Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Dietetics and/or Social Work) and be eligible for practicing membership of the relevant Professional Association.
- Minimum 2 (two) years clinical experience providing interventions to babies aged 6-18 months; and/or supporting infants with developmental delays; and/or experience in parent support programs.

**About Us**

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.
- We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
- Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
- Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belongi