Ear Health Screener - Full Time/Part Time

Ear Foundation Australia

West Perth WA

Otitis Media Group t/a Ear Foundation Australia

Want to make a meaningful difference in the community? Are you organised, detail-oriented and enjoy working with children?

This role might be for you!

No prior ear health screening experience required – full training provided.

This role is ideal for candidates from education, childcare, community services or health backgrounds looking to build new skills and make an impact.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Ear Foundation Australia is an award-winning children’s charity working to reduce middle ear disease in Aboriginal and at-risk children across Western Australia.

We deliver ear health screening, newborn hearing screening and paediatric services across metro, regional and remote communities.

As an Ear Health Screener, you will deliver ear and hearing screening programs to children across Perth, the Southwest, and regionally supporting early identification and referral for care. Screeners are responsible for testing, data collation and reporting at the completion of each visit.

Screeners are responsible for maintaining accuracy in testing and data collection, and ensuring appropriate referrals to Audiologists where required.

Responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with Ear Foundation Australia’s core values, policies, and procedures.

Ear Foundation Australia will provide all training for the Ear Health Screening (for infants and school aged children). No prior ear health screening experience required.

EAR HEALTH SCREENING ROLE DESCRIPTION

· Perform ear health screening (otoscopy and tympanometry) for infants and children





· Accurately record data and complete screening documentation

· Identify potential ear health issues and refer in line with Ear Foundation Australia protocols

· Deliver screening programs in schools, playgroups and community settings

· Support education and follow-up with families and communities

· Maintain accurate records to ensure continuity of care

· Coordinate on-site workflow to support efficient service delivery

· Liaise with schools, families and community stakeholders

· Support Audiology and clinical team members as required

About You

· Strong attention to detail and accuracy

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

· Ability to work independently with limited supervision

· Proficiency with basic computer tasks (data entry, email, reporting)

· Respect for and ability to work with culturally diverse communities

You will also require

· Current Working with Children Check

· National Police Clearance

· Current WA driver’s licence

DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS (but not essential)

· Experience working with children

· Background in education, childcare, nursing or community services

· Understanding of hearing health or ear disease

· Experience working with Aboriginal communities

COMPENSATION





This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated individual to assume a pivotal role within Ear Foundation Australia. Ear Foundation Australia is prepared to offer a package salary including salary sacrifice benefits, 6 weeks annual leave and additional superannuation contributions.

You’ll be provided opportunities to learn and evolve as part of a growing and creative organisation. You will be given the chance to do work that makes a genuine difference in communities.

EAR FOUNDATION AUSTRALIA VALUES

Ear Foundation Australia's values are at the core of everything we do. Successful applicants will:

- Be open and honest in communication and intent
- Be loyal and supportive to Ear Foundation Australia, their colleagues and the communities they serve
- Be brilliant in their role.

Our internal motto is 'Say it, Mean it, Do it'. If these values describe you then you will have found a home at Ear Foundation Australia. You’ll be provided opportunities to learn and evolve as part of a growing and innovative organisation. You will be given the chance to do work that makes a genuine difference in communities.

We encourage Aboriginal people to apply for this role. If you are an Aboriginal person looking to further your career give us a call to have a yarn. We aim to create a work environment that is sensitive to cultural difference and to develop talent among Aboriginal people.

Submit your CV and a one page cover letter outlining your interest to People & Culture Officer, Emy Diogo [email protected] or call Emy for a confidential discussion on [08 9328 4574](tel:08 9328 4574).

📌 Ear Health Screener Full Time/Part Time (West Perth)
🏢 Ear Foundation Australia
📍 West Perth