Brighter Beginnings Preschool Checks

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Be the difference in a child's development journey:

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time Until June 2026

Position Classification: Health Clinician Level 3 - Occupational Therapist Level 3, Speech Pathologist Level 3

Remuneration: $112, $116,038.00

Hours Per Week: 16

Requisition ID: REQ616138

Location: Moree Community Health Centre (with potential for opportunities across other rural locations within the district)

Closing Date: Tuesday 25th November

Supporting the First 2000 Days Framework – NSW Health & NSW Department of Education

The Brighter Beginnings initiative is an exciting district-wide collaboration between NSW Health and the NSW Department of Education, designed to ensure all 4-year-old children have access to high-quality, transdisciplinary health and development checks within their Early Childhood Education Centres (ECEC). We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated clinician to join our team in delivering these vital services across the region.

Whilst the base office location for this role is Moree Community Health Centre, we also encourage candidates living in other rural areas within the Hunter New England Local Health District to apply or contact us to discuss potential upcoming opportunities to join the team.

About Our Role:

As a Health & Development Clinician with Brighter Beginnings, you will:

• Deliver transdisciplinary health and development checks to 4-year-old children attending preschools and ECEC settings.
• Provide advice, support, and education to parents/carers and early childhood staff.
• Work collaboratively with ECEC centres, health providers, and community stakeholders to ensure services are coordinated, efficient, and proactive.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the program, including refining work processes and the model of care.
• Support the development of future clinicians through supervision of students and early-career staff as the initiative grows.
• Travel across the Local Health District to deliver services in targeted areas.

About You:

You are a compassionate and motivated clinician who is passionate about improving the wellbeing and development of young children. You will bring:

• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to tailor your approach to different families and settings.
• A collaborative mindset and a genuine commitment to working closely with multidisciplinary colleagues and education professionals.
• An interest in developing your skills in project implementation, improvement science, and supervision.

A proactive, organised approach and the ability to work independently while contributing to a supportive team culture.

What We Can Offer:

You will join a dynamic, highly experienced district-wide team who value collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and lifting each other up. Support includes:

• Access to the Brighter Beginnings Health & Development Checks team, including child and family health nurses, allied health clinicians, the Program Coordinator, Service Manager, and Administrative Officers.
• Professional supervision and support from senior allied health clinicians across disciplines.
• Guidance and mentorship from the Director of Allied Health, HNE kidshealth.
• Opportunities for professional growth in early childhood, project delivery, and leadership.

Requirements:

• Must hold a qualification in the following: Occupational Therapy and general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional Information

An Eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies

We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Bridget Storey on

Information for Applicants:

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD- for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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