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Administration Assistant (WorkPlace Learning) - Permanent Part Time

We are seeking a permanent part time Administration Assistant (WorkPlace Learning) for three (3) days per week.

The Administration Assistant (WorkPlace Learning) is a member of the NextPath WorkPlace Learning Team primarily providing administrative support related to WorkPlace Learning matters for the NextPath Continuous Learning Program. The Workplace Learning program is a shared initiative across Mater Dei School and NextPath Continuous Learning. The program is structured to provide our students and young adults with the opportunities and resources to build transferrable life skills and get them 'job ready' while also facilitating a sense of adult independence.

Other administration duties may be requested by the WorkPlace Learning Team Leader or NextPath Program Managers.

Throughout your role, it is imperative that you adhere to the NextPath Values:

1.   An understanding that a range of factors, including social, financial, psychological and life experiences, influence people and therefore their choices, including those with disability and their supporters;

2.   Diversity in the community;

3.   The right of people with disability to full citizenship;

4.   That young people with disability need to take measured risks; and

5.   The full potential of people with disability, especially potential which can be unlocked through ongoing learning.

Essential Criteria

1. Proven administrative, organisation and time management skills 

2. Good attention to detail

3. Good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) with an ability to build relationships, communicate at all levels 

4. Ability to build rapport with program participants/clients and their families

5. Flexible and friendly approach to customer service

6. Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

7. A solutions focus for problem solving

8. Excellent computer skills as well as efficient and accurate data entry and good data management skills

9. Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment

10. An understanding of the NDIS desirable, but not essential

11. Understanding of disability and its impact on the individual and family as well as an understanding of capacity building 

Vaccination is a condition of employment at Mater Dei.  Evidence (of 3 doses of vaccination for COVID-19) must be produced prior to an offer of employment being made.

For further details about the role, please click here for the Position Description.

Salary and conditions are in accordance with the SCHAD's Award 2010, Community Services Worker Level 2.

The Mater Dei Employment Application Form can be downloaded from the link at the top of this page.

How to Apply:

Your application should include a completed Mater Dei Application Form,  your current cv and a cover letter which demonstrates how you meet the above selection criteria.  Please forward all documentation via email to Alycia O’Neill at alyciao@nextpath.org.au  

Applications Close:        5pm Thursday 16 March 2023

Speech Pathologist

NextPath Assessment & Therapy (part of the Mater Dei Organisation) is seeking a full time permanent Speech Pathologist to join our supportive and experienced team! New graduates and early career therapists are encouraged to apply.

Find out what it’s like to work at NextPath Assessment & Therapy here!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aecuzrboZDc

Learn more about our service here:

nextpath.org.au

facebook.com/NextPathMaterDei/

We are a multidisciplinary team including Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists and Allied Health Assistants dedicated to providing strengths based, evidence based and individualised therapy support to children and young adults.

At NextPath, we work with children and young adults with developmental delays and disabilities. We specialise in working with individuals with intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorders and other diagnoses.

There are a range of opportunities to provide support to younger children, work with primary and high school aged children and also to support young adults as they transition from High School to the workforce and/or community. We provide therapy supports to children attending Mater Dei preschool and Mater Dei School (K-12), as well as support Young Adults in our NextPath Continuous Learning Program.

We also provide a range of other services to clients and families in the community, including diagnostic and therapy assessments, individual therapy sessions in the clinic or via telehealth and outreach to schools/childcare centres.

We also offer a range of group therapy sessions, including social skills groups, school readiness groups, and Alert groups. We are also supported by an Allied Health Assistant, who provides great support across all disciplines.

Our therapists work out of our 2 sites, located on the beautiful Mater Dei grounds at Camden and conveniently at Narellan Town Centre. Our therapy rooms and sensory gyms are extremely well resourced. Therapists have access to professional development opportunities and work in a highly supportive environment with experienced therapists. Group supervision and multidisciplinary collaboration are scheduled fortnightly and additional supervision or support is always available.

The successful applicant will have:

 Essential

•  A relevant Speech Pathology qualification

• CPSP Certified Practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia.

• Clinical/practical experience working with children or young adults with developmental delays or disabilities

• A valid Working With Children Check

• A current NDIS Worker Screening Check or willingness to obtain as part of the employment process

• Current Australian Driver’s Licence and access to a reliable car

• Ability to work effectively and independently as part of a multidisciplinary team

• Demonstrated high-level written and verbal communication skills

• Well-developed computer literacy

• Excellent time management skills

• Willingness to engage in supervision and professional development opportunities

• A current CPR Certificate (no older than 12 months).

• Up to date vaccination status is a mandatory for all employees and evidence will need to be provided before an offer of employment is made.

What we can offer you

• Employment 44 weeks per annum (school terms), with 8 weeks paid leave (during school holidays)

• Salary Packaging and pay in accordance with NSW Health Service Health Professionals (State) Award 2022

• Working with an experienced and innovative team of professional Therapists, who are supportive, friendly and fun!

• Ongoing supervision and mentoring

• Computer and access to fleet cars for outreach services

• Access to well-resourced therapy rooms

• Admin and NDIS funding teams to reduce administrative load

• Access to ongoing, funded Professional Development

• Flexible work arrangements

For a copy of the Position Description please click here 

To apply:  Forward a completed Mater Dei Employment Application Form (accessible here), a cover letter addressing the criteria above and your CV to Vanessa Black at vanessab@nextpath.org.au 

Enquiries:  To discuss the role please contact Vanessa Black on 0433 449 705. Alternatively, email any questions to vanessab@nextpath.org.au

Mater Dei is committed to providing a child safe environment where children and young people are safe, feel safe and their voices are heard about decisions that affect their lives. The successful applicant will be subject to relevant child related employment screening.