Play Therapist (Child Life Therapist)
Ballarat Central, VIC, AU, 3350
$45.66 to $50.69 per hour (or Allied Health Classification relevant to qualification) + salary packaging & super | Play Therapist (Child Life Therapist)
Permanent Part Time 32 hours per week | Commencement as soon as possible, with flexibility for notice periods!
About the Role
A new and exciting opportunity is available for a Child Life Therapist at the Grampians Early Parenting Centre (GEPC), Lucas. This role supports infants, children and families during periods of vulnerability through safe, evidence-based, child-centred care. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Child Life Therapist contributes across all GEPC parenting programs including day stay, home stay and outreach services.
The role focuses on education, therapeutic play and family support, guided by the Senior Child Life Therapist and senior leadership team, and aligned with the EPC model of care.
Key Responsibilities
• Deliver care aligned to the EPC model of care
• Support parents to achieve individual parenting goals
• Plan and deliver group and individual child activities
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Promote child development, wellbeing and connection
• Engage with community and external organisations
Skills & Experience
• Bachelor qualification recognised by the Association of Child Life Therapists Australia
• Ability to deliver evidence-based education to families
• Ability to deliver education to health professionals
• Ability to work flexible and rotating rosters
• Practice within professional scope and organisational values
Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
• Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
• Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment and holidays
• Access to Fitness Passport membership
• Staff rewards and recognition programs
To see a full copy of the Position Description please click here
Interested?
Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Lynne Trezise, Senior Child Life Therapist on (03) 5320 3003 for a confidential discussion.
We’re actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.
If you are currently employed at Grampians Health, please sign in through the Employee Login via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the Intranet.
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We provide diverse career opportunities across acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Ballarat Region
Ballarat is the largest centre in Western Victoria and the state’s fastest growing inland city. Uniquely located within easy access to Melbourne, Ballarat has some of Australia’s most significant heritage buildings and natural landscapes. To learn more about Ballarat click here - Visit Ballarat
Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTQIA+ people.
