Full time position based on Cabrogal Country in Liverpool$86k - $103k + Super + Salary Packaging (salary dependent on qualifications and experience)Flexible, friendly organisation - Hybrid work options availableOur Organisation The Benevolent Society's vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.
As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
About the Role We offer our services to a diverse range of clients from adults to children with physical or intellectual disabilities, working flexibly either in their homes, community settings or from our office space.
As a passionate Speech Pathologist, you will be welcomed into our multi-disciplinary disability services team. You will work collaboratively within our team with full support and supervision from our Senior Practitioners and other Allied Health Professionals to ensure you are set-up to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, client-centred services.
We are open to applications from experienced Speech Pathologists, those with less experience and new graduates, those with disability experience and without, so get in touch to have a chat today!
Duties As a Speech Pathologist, you will:
Provide high quality, culturally appropriate assessment and interventions to people with a disability who have language, literacy, voice and specific eating, drinking or total communication needs.Create treatment and therapy plans to suit the individualised needs of our diverse range of clients.Implement appropriate evidence-based services that meet the needs of clients according to the goals and within the allocated hours of their NDIS plan.Participate in support planning processes for clients to deliver coordinated, effective service provision that meets the needs of the clients.Liaise with relevant persons in the client's environment e.g. family members, carers etc. regarding implications and management of eating, drinking, etc.Skills and Experience Currently registered with Speech Pathology Australia.Current driver's license (cars provided).Passionate about supporting people with a disability to achieve their goals.Honest and who carry out their role with integrity and demonstrate genuine respect for all people regardless of their disability, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation.Experienced in applying evidence-based practice frameworks to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate clinical supports.Able to work in a flexible, person-centred and strengths-based way across a diverse range of settings to meet client needs.Willing to contribute to and develop their professional skills through our internal practice communities.If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace. Apply today!
If you have any questions, please contact Francesca on 0481 097 167 for a friendly, confidential discussion.
The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with the local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.
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