Invitation to Choose Your Own Adventure!
Well hello there, Speechie!
As you contemplate your first or next career move, let me tell you why you should think about a
"Choose your Own Outback Adventure"
with Talking Towers Speech Pathology.
We are a
small, relaxed team
- at the moment there are two speechies + an allied health assistant/admin officer.
We're looking for an easygoing, motivated speech pathologist to join our team so we can stretch our services further!
We promote a
healthy and productive workplace
that supports your values in practice and learning.
In a small town, you can have a
greater and more noticeable impact .
Some might say that it's hard to keep work and personal life separate (and it can be), but you also have the opportunity to witness the impact you're making.
There's no pigeon hole caseload here - we are
rural generalists
and proud of our unique and varied skillset!
Why get bored seeing the same types of clients day in and day out, when you can mix it up a bit and consolidate your knowledge in many areas at once?
Or maybe you would prefer to specialise in a specific caseload?
We could make that work too!
You can
have a say in your own case-mix
as long as it suits our community's needs.
You can do assessment AND therapy AND consultative work here.
We get to follow our clients through their
entire therapeutic journey
- from start to finish.
We liaise with other important community organisations to provide wholistic support to our families.
Our clients tend to be more
motivated
to participate in their therapy supports than clients you may see in a government position as they are choosing to come to therapy (and sometimes they are paying for it themselves).
This means we have a great opportunity to produce amazing outcomes and
work closely with our families to design a therapy plan
that suits them.
You have the opportunity to access
professional development and supervision
from a clinical lead who is motivated to grow and develop a long-term team that excels in supporting our clients.
There is no such thing as red tape at Talking Towers Speech Pathology - unlike in government or larger organisations!
No red tape = faster change and improvement .
We offer an opportunity for
faster income growth
through performance-based bonuses, in addition to our generous professional development package (funding + PD leave days) and extra week of annual leave (5 weeks per annum).
Also, PSA: Charters Towers is a really affordable place to live, so your salary goes further and you have a great opportunity to save for holidays or future investments!
Grow as a clinician
- we are small enough to ask every question but big enough to support all your learning needs.
We support one another to get the job done, and look out for each other's wellbeing.
We can offer you the chance to build
work-life harmony
through flexibility in designing your work week and career progression opportunities.
We identify realistic KPIs and expectations to avoid burnout while giving you the chance to earn a healthy salary.
Our clinic is
comfortable, welcoming and well-resourced .
Suggestions for new resources and updates to systems are welcome at Talking Towers.
You get the benefit of the
outback dream adventure
(complete with sunsets, cowboys/cowgirls, pubs, camping, rodeos, campdrafts, races, and an all-you-can-play buffet of sports in town) while only being 1.5 hours drive from the coast!
Townsville is just "down the road", and from there you can fly anywhere in the world.
The Boring Details:
In case you'd prefer a list and a more conventional job description, I've put the basic job details below.
Purpose of the Role:
The purpose of this role is to provide high-quality and family-centred speech pathology assessment and intervention for clients of Talking Towers Speech Pathology.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage a designated caseload, to deliver professional level speech pathology services to children with communication, feeding and literacy difficulties, in accordance with professional and ethical standards.
Undertake routine speech pathology assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and case management tasks, with supervision for more complex clinical tasks.
Utilise clinical knowledge, clinical skill, judgement and problem-solving ability, commensurate with level of experience and apply increasingly independent clinical judgment when planning and delivering services.
Engage in regular clinical practice supervision, operational supervision and mentoring.
Maintain clear, subjective and high-quality written clinical records for all client-related activities and complete all reports within a timely manner.
Work cooperatively and fairly with clients, their families and other members of their support teams, treating all clients, families and key stakeholders with respect, kindness and understanding.
Adhere to workplace policies and procedures, and any other relevant legislation.
Personal Attributes:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
An ability to engage easily and professionally with children and people with disabilities
Capacity to manage and accommodate the varying level and urgency of tasks
Ability to work well under pressure
Enthusiastic attitude towards learning new skills and a willingness to receive feedback and change performance based on feedback
Organised and punctual
Required Skills/Qualifications:
Bachelor of Speech Pathology from a recognised institution
Certified Practising Membership of Speech Pathology Australia (Provisional if new graduate)
Blue Card – Working with Children Check
C Class Drivers license
Full-time / Part-time Positions available
New graduates welcome to apply
Start date - ASAP or 6th January 2025
For more information, please contact Michelle Petersen - (07) 4435 3400 / ******
To apply: Please email your resume and a cover letter to Michelle Petersen (Director / Speech Pathologist) at ******
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $75,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 16 – 38 per week
Benefits:
Employee mentoring program
Extended annual leave
Professional development assistance
Relocation assistance
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Supplementary Pay:
Performance bonus
Application Question(s):
Are you a Certified Practising member of Speech Pathology Australia or are you eligible for Certified Practising membership?
(Final year students - tick 'yes' if you are completing your qualification and WILL be eligible/a member by 31st December 2024)
Licence/Certification:
Driver Licence (Preferred)
Blue Card (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Australia (Required)
Work Location: In person
Expected Start Date: 06/01/2025
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