OPS2 Multi-Disciplinary Support Assistant
Department for Education
Job reference: 840677 Location: 5700 - PORT AUGUSTA Job status: Short Term Contract Eligibility: Open to Everyone Why work with us Every child and young person deserves a great education. We have a strategy that aims to unlock every child’s potential now and into the future, one that in partnership with learners, students, parents and the wider South Australian community will build a world-leading public education system. One that is equitable and prioritises learning and wellbeing. Together we will make our education system the best it can be. When our
children and young people thrive, so do our communities and our
state. Student Support Services works with schools and preschools to provide support to assist them in meeting the needs of children and students with additional needs. The Multi-Disciplinary Support Assistant supports the Student Support Services discipline teams in the delivery of services to referred children and students, and their education support staff and families. The Multi-Disciplinary Support Assistant, under the direction and supervision of a a team manager, psychologist, speech pathologist, educator or social worker, delivers a range of screening and interventions in preschools and schools. Duties pertaining to the role are clearly and specifically directed by the Senior Leadership with clearly demarcated work instructions. Student
Support Services are on a cultural response journey, as such we
value and prioritise Aboriginal ways of knowing, doing and
being. Essential: Nil Desirable:
Certificate in Disability Support/Disability or working towards
completion of a degree or equivalent for graduate entry to the
speech pathology, psychology, teaching, social work, audiology or
occupational therapy professions. The successful applicant is required to gain a Department for Human Services (DHS) working with children check (WWCC) prior to being employed which is required to be renewed every five years before expiry. The incumbent will be required to undertake RRHAN –EC (Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect - Education Care) Facilitator Lead (Masterclass) extended course or the online (Fundamentals) course which will be required to be updated every three years. For all
other Special Conditions please refer to the attached Position
Description. OPS2 $58,709 - $63,154 per annum (1.0 FTE) + superannuation (12%) Enquiries Enquiries can be directed to Mel Judd, Team Manager, via tel: 0448 534 021 or email: Mel.Judd475@schools.sa.edu.au Application instructions Applications should be made through the IWorkForSA website. Applicants are required to submit a CV, the Application Cover Sheet, Employment Declaration, and a cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the key competencies in the attached position description. People of
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and/or those who have
a disability are strongly encouraged to apply. This is a part-time contract role (0.8 FTE), 08-month term contract. Applications close: 12/05/2026 11:30 PM Attachments: - Application Cover Sheet - PSAct..pdf - How to Apply PS Act guidelines.pdf - Position Description -OPS2 Multi-Disciplinary Support Assistant.pdf - VL233 Pre-employment declaration.pdf Flexibility Statement
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