Ear Health Officer

About us

We are a proud Western Australian success story and a family centred practice. TSH (formerly Telethon Speech & Hearing) provides integrated services for children with hearing loss and/or speech and language difficulties from newborns to 18-year-olds. A team of education professionals work collaboratively alongside allied health professionals to empower children to hear, communicate, connect and learn.

 For 15 years, the TSH Chevron Pilbara Ear Health Program has worked with children, families and communities across the West Pilbara to support healthy ears, hearing, communication and learning. Based in Karratha, we connect families with screening, clinical and specialist care and ongoing support so children can thrive at school and in community.

About the role

We’re looking for a Casual Ear Health Support Officer who values community connection, builds trusted relationships and is passionate about working alongside families to support their ear health and wellbeing.

Key responsibilities

• Screening and early support – supporting ear health screening and helping children and families connect with the right care early.

• Clinic support – working alongside families to access our clinical services program with confidence

• Community connection and support – building trusted relationships, sharing knowledge and supporting families and community to make choices about ear health and wellbeing

About you

You will be a nurturing and inclusive individual who has excellent administrative skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships within the community.

• Previous experience in a similar role is valued but not essential.

• Flexibility with working hours and ability to travel throughout Karratha and surrounding areas

• Experience working with children and families from a range of backgrounds

• Hold a current Working with Children Check (WWCC), WA Drivers License and Police Clearance

 We warmly welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

TSH is committed to providing a child safe environment and promoting practices which provide for the safety, wellbeing and welfare of our children, clients and families.  Short listed applicants will also be assessed against their ability to support and maintain a child safe environment.

 At TSH, you will find an environment that is welcoming, inclusive, supportive and fun, where our employees take pride in the work they undertake, the relationships that they build and the difference they make in the lives of the children and families we support. 

Enquiries regarding this opportunity can be directed to Helen Stace – People and Culture Officer on 08 •••• •816.

To apply, please submit your application (including a covering letter and CV) via SEEK by clicking Apply Now.

 TSH is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds and people with disabilities.