As we continue our extensive growth and expansion, Gateways is excited to announce we’re seeking a new Senior Assessor (Psychologist) to be a part of establishing our new Autism Assessment Centre. This role will be integral to help build a new Autism Assessment Team from the ground up.

Reporting to the Delivery Lead – Assessment and Specialist Support you will work closely with the team completing Autism assessments in line with the ADOS and in consultation with the client’s Paediatrician meeting funding targets. Behavioural consultancy will also be required to families, staff and generic services.

Key criteria this position will require:

• Mandatory approved qualification in Psychology & registration with Psychology Board of Australia
• Completed ADOS training
• Experience in conducting assessments and proven skill in writing high quality individualised assessment and program reports
• A can-do, team focused attitude
• High standards of ethical and professional behaviour

This position is based from our North Geelong office and is full-time however a part-time position is open to negotiation with a minimum of 2 days per week.

This is the first in a number of positions within the Autism Assessment Centre. If you do not fit this senior position but are interested in working within this team, please contact us as we will be advertising more roles very soon.

Gateways offers salary packaging for part-time and full time employees with on-site parking at our North Geelong office with a strong team & participant focused environment. What are you waiting for? Apply Now!

Refer to the Position Description for more information or contact Therapy & Inclusion Manager, Bernadette Walker on 03 5221 2984 during business hours.

When applying, please provide all of the following documents so that we can consider your application for this role.

• An application letter addressing the key selection criteria in the position description
• Your resume
• Cover letter
• The names of two contactable professional referees, preferably supervisors
• A completed Job Application form, available when you follow the Apply Now button below.

Employment is dependent upon evidence of your application for the NDIS Screening Check (mandatory from 1st Feb 2021).

Visit: https://www.vic.gov.au/ndis-worker-screening-check

You will be required to apply for an NDIS Worker Screening Check. This check includes a national criminal records check, and will cost you $119.40. The check is valid for 5 years.

Successful applicants will be required to supply a current Working with Children check for an employee. If you have lived outside of Australia for more than 12 months in the last 10 years, you will be required to supply an international police check from the country where you lived. Employment cannot commence until this check is received and assessed.

Shortlisted applicants will also be required to undertake the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission online Worker Orientation training module called ‘Quality, Safety and You’ prior to attending induction. This is a pre-employment requirement and if not completed, employment will not proceed.

Upload your application by following the Apply Online link below and quote the job number TIS2121 in your application. Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email that your application has been received. If you don’t receive this confirmation, please try submitting your application again or contact us on 5221 2984.

Gateways reserves the right to interview and appoint before the closing date of this position. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.

Gateways welcome applications from all diverse backgrounds including individuals that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQ+, and individuals with disabilities or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Gateways conduct in-house recruitment services for our roles and while we appreciate the interest of recruitment consultants/agencies, we do not wish to be contacted. Thank you.