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St John of God Accord | Casual Role | Disability Sector Allied Health Opportunity | Excellent Benefits & Corporate Discounts

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Aged & Disability Support

Company: St John of God Health Care Inc

Location: Melbourne

Work type: Casual/Vacation

Salary: n\a

Phone: +61-7-1850-7188

Fax: +61-7-8905-4368

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Detail information about job Therapy Assistant. Terms and conditions vacancy

Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is a leading health care provider, with private and public hospitals, home nursing and Social Outreach services throughout Australia.

With over 120 years' experience in health care, we have an excellent reputation as a caring, nurturing and supportive employer. Learning is highly valued and there are many opportunities for professional development.

The Position

St John of God Accord is a division of St John of God Health Care dedicated to providing support to people with intellectual disabilities. The overall aim is to enhance the quality of life for clients through development and provision of support options that are aligned to the personal ambition and need of each client.

We currently have an exciting opportunity available for a committed Therapy Assistant to join our friendly and dynamic Allied Health team. Flexibility will be required to cover a range of shifts from Monday to Friday and travel across the metropolitan and regional areas as required.

This position will best suit someone currently studying an Allied Health discipline, or someone who has completed a Certificate in Allied Health Assistance.

We are looking for a self-motivated and highly responsible individual with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. If you have experience in a similar role we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate will have:

  • Ability to work within and contribute to the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
  • Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or currently undertaking the final year of Allied Health studies or significant experience in a similar role.
  • Demonstrated understanding of the importance of capacity building in the disability sector and/or various allied health disciplines.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with the capacity to present information to individuals and groups.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively within a trans-disciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with people effectively, both as individuals and in groups, to achieve therapeutic goals.
  • Sound planning, organisational and analytical skills and ability to develop and work to time lines.
  • An understanding of and commitment to quality improvement.

The benefits:

  • Salary Packaging Options
  • Friendly & Supportive Team
  • Various Employee Benefits & Corporate Discounts
  • Professional Development

St John of God Accord (SJGA) complies with the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme (DWES) and is required to check the status of a prospective disability worker with the DWES Unit to ensure the safety and wellbeing of people with a disability. For further information on this please click on the link HERE.



Applications Close: 23/07/2018

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