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Current Vacancies
Autism SA is currently recruiting for the following positions:
Occupational Therapist -- Several Positions Available Full Time
Autism SA is seeking the following position to join the Early Development Program. This position will be part of a multi-disciplinary team working with families and children under the age of six with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
FTE Salary Package ranging from $48,644 to $56,193 plus leave loading and superannuation. This position under the guidance and collaboration with a Senior Occupational Therapist is responsible to contribute to planning, implementing and evaluating a range a assessments and services. The position will include working at our Foundation Skills Group (based at Salisbury East) as well as providing individual therapy in conjunction with family consultation. Working with children with sensory processing difficulties is desirable.
Job descriptions are available from Reception on (08) 8379 6976 or download here.
Significant staff benefits are available under Autism SA's current Enterprise Agreement including salary packaging. All appointments are subject to satisfactory offender history checks. Applications including a CV, statement addressing the job description and the contact details of 3 referees are required and should be emailed to admin@autismsa.org.au or mailed to:
Louise Davies
Executive Manager - Service Development
Autism SA
PO Box 304
MARLESTON DC SA 5033
Applications close 4.30pm Wednesday 15 September 2010.
Interviews anticipated Tuesday 21 September 2010.
Casual Support Staff
Autism SA maintains a pool of casual staff to work within various programs providing support to individuals with challenging behaviours and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in a variety of settings. If you are interested in this area of work with Autism SA, your first step would be to complete an application form available here and print it out.
For your reference, a copy of the position description is available here.
Once the application form has been completed contact the Co-ordinator Community Services on 08 8379 6976 to book into an information session on one of the following dates:
Information Session Dates
18 August 2010
more dates coming soon...
The information session will provide you with a more detailed overview of what the casual support worker may consist of so you can assess if you are ready to apply. Attendance at the information session and submission of your application form is not a guarantee that you will be offered an interview or a position in the casual pool or with Autism SA.
After attending the information session and submitting your application form, potential candidates will be contacted and invited to attend a formal interview on one of these dates:
Interview Dates
15 September 2010
more dates coming soon...
The interview panel will discuss with you your qualifications, motivation and understanding, and you will be able to ask any further questions not answered at the information session.
After the interview and on the completion of a satisfactory Criminal History Check, successful candidates are contacted and will then undergo an orientation process which may include mandatory training so the employment process can begin. Unsuccessful candidates are also notified and may request feedback if desired. They are also invited to re-apply in the future.
If you have any queries about the casual recruitment process, please contact the Executive Manager Service and Development on (08) 8379 6976.
Thank you for your interest in Autism SA.
Page Updated 31 August 2010