About Us Snapdragon Speech is a dynamic and growing speech pathology practice dedicated to supporting children and their families in Ballarat. Since opening in December 2021, we have focused on providing compassionate, family-centred care to children aged 0-12 years with a strong emphasis on neurodiversity-affirming practice. Our director, Sam, is a neurodivergent speech pathologist and we strive to create an inclusive and supportive environment for both our clients and team.
We are looking for a like-minded speechie who shares our values of flexibility, warmth, and empathy to join our team. At Snapdragon Speech, we believe in a balanced approach to work and life, ensuring that our team members feel supported throughout their careers. We are committed to fostering a positive and collaborative environment where you can grow both professionally and personally.
About the role You will be responsible for delivering evidence-based assessments, planning, and interventions to our paediatric clients. You will also be part of our continued service development and help run our innovative groups and programs.
Sessions will be conducted predominately in our clinic, as we want you to gain a true sense of belonging to our wonderful team, but some regular mobile visits to schools/kindergartens within the Ballarat area will also be required to provide much-needed support to clients who can't easily access our clinic and to ensure carryover of communication development to clients' day-to-day life.
You'll have the autonomy to design your workdays, with a travel allowance to support any mobile practice needs.
What we're looking for Bachelor / Masters of Speech Pathology and eligibility for SPA membership Professional Indemnity Insurance or ability to obtain Drivers license and own vehicle with comprehensive insurance Experience preferred and/or willingness to learn in the areas of Neurodiversity-affirming practice, AAC, speech sound disorders, language disorders, disabilities and family dynamics, and early intervention. Current Working with Children Check and National Police Check or ability to obtain A commitment to working collaboratively with the Snapdragon Speech team. Ability to show initiative and empathy in helping children and their families Excellent written and verbal communication Strong time management skills. What we offer Above award wages + superannuation. Flexibility to work part-time or full-time. Travel allowance for any necessary travel. Flexible work hours/days. Client-free Friday afternoons for training and time to consolidate your week. End your week organised and relaxed! Scheduled note and planning time for all clients daily. Annual professional development budget and study days. In-house supervision with an experienced senior speech pathologist, as well as access to regular external supervision with speech pathologists who work in more specialised areas. Eligibility for incentive bonuses following probation. SPA membership fees and Professional Insurance reimbursed by Snapdragon Speech. Team days/social events. Fair and achievable KPIs. Administration support for managing your client bookings, invoicing and general communications (so you can focus on being a speech pathologist!) Allied Health Assistant support - they can help you out with day-to-day tasks like organising your resources, laminating, cleaning and tidying up etc. We are flexible with your starting date - for a late 2024 or an early 2025 start.
If you are due to graduate at the end of 2024, you might also like to join our team as an allied health assistant (AHA) prior to when you graduate, to give you a chance to learn our systems, meet some clients and hit the ground running in your new graduate year!
If you're looking for a workplace that values work-life balance, professional growth, and a supportive team environment, Snapdragon Speech might be the perfect fit for you!
How to apply To apply for this role, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the position by 4 October 2024.
For more information about this position, please contact Sam Anderson (Director/Speech Pathologist) at ******
We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Professional development assistance Travel reimbursement Schedule:
Monday to Friday Application Question(s):
Are you eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia? Licence/Certification:
Driver Licence (Preferred) Working with Children Check (Preferred) Work Authorisation:
Australia (Preferred) Work Location: In person
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