Contractors - Psychologists or Speech Pathologists, Students with Disability Assessment Service
- Seeking both Psychologists and Speech Pathologists in the Wimmera Southern Mallee Region and Shepparton Region in VIC
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With more than 200 locations and a team of 1,500+ dedicated professionals, AKG is one of Australia's leading providers of employment, training and health services. Each year, we support over 50,000 Australians to find meaningful employment, build new skills, and improve their health and wellbeing.
As part of the AKG Group, we work alongside people from all backgrounds and life stages, helping them overcome barriers, unlock opportunities, and achieve their goals. Our work creates real, lasting impact in communities across Australia.
If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of an organisation where your work directly empowers others to thrive, AKG offers the opportunity for contracting with real purpose.
Overview
We are seeking experienced psychologists or Speech Pathologists to join our supportive and professional team. We conduct assessments for students with suspected intellectual development disorder or developmental language disorder attending government schools across Victoria. These assessments provide information about students' individual strengths and needs and are used to support schools and families with educational planning.
This work is a great option for professionals looking to transition from permanent employment positions to contracting/
private work and we will support and guide you as part of this transition. It also offers flexibility for those working part-time in other roles or/and balancing work and family commitments.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for these roles you must have an appropriate Australian or New Zealand work visa. Appropriate candidates will also possess the following education, experience and capabilities:
- Psychologist with General Registration or Speech Pathologist (registration with AHPRA/SPA)
- A minimum of 12 months comprehensive experience conducting standardised assessments
- Experience working with children, adolescents and their families
- Experience working within a school settings (preferred, but not essential)
- Strong report-writing skills, with the ability to write reports for the target audience
- Strong assessment skills (critical thinking, gathering / analysing / synthesising information)
- Proven IT literacy, particularly in common applications including Microsoft Office Word, email and web usage
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with strong administrative, communication and interpersonal skills
Please note:
- Candidates are required to have their own assessment tool/s or have ready access to the same via their own networks
- At least one of the following is required: WPPSI-IV, WISC-V, approved nonverbal assessment tool. For Speech Pathologists CELF-5, CELF-P:3, TOLD-P:5, TOLD-I:5, CASL2, PLS5
- If you currently work with DE, we/DE require an "Other Work (Outside Employment) Declaration and Approval" form to be completed
Training and Clinical Support
Comprehensive training in the program and report requirements will be provided, as well as induction, ongoing clinical support, and Professional Development (PD) days. The training, clinical support, and PD days provided will add to your annual professional development requirements for the Psychology Board of Australia.
Diversity and Inclusion
At AKG, we value diversity – in the backgrounds, ideas, work styles and perspectives of our team. We strongly encourage people with disability, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, mature aged workers and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.
We adhere to the National Principles for Child Safety and require all team members to be committed to child safety and well-being. Our induction and training will provide you with these principles, including having an understanding of children's developmental needs and culturally safe practices.
Next steps
Please click "Apply for this job online". If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process for reasons of equal opportunity, please call a member of our Recruitment Team on 07 3727 1306 or email recruitment@akg.com.au before you submit
For further enquiries contact Lisa on 07 3727 1470.
