We currently have a position for a senior speech pathologist as well as an early career speech pathologist.
Murrumbidgee Speech Pathology was established with the aim of providing a local speech pathology service known for excellence, integrity, equality, respect, and acceptance.
This full-time (or part-time) position will be paediatric with a mixed caseload of early childhood and school-age clients with a range of communication and feeding disorders. We offer a range of service delivery options including clinic and home visits, individual and group services. This year we have run SOS Feeding Groups for both school-age and preschool clients, Sounds-Write Literacy groups, and multiple Key Word Sign workshops for parents and educators. We work closely with other local allied health providers and educators to ensure we are providing holistic, functional, and family-centered services for our families and children.
You will be joining a supportive and fun team. Our team includes two speech pathologists, an allied health assistant, and an office administrator. We enjoy team-building activities most school holidays and have regular social activities during the term.
We highly value professional development, and you will receive the opportunity to regularly attend both external and internal training.
Murrumbidgee Speech Pathology offers very flexible working arrangements, with options for flexible work days and hours, as well as working from home options.
Murrumbidgee Speech Pathology has developed very strong relationships within our local community and has a particular interest in working with children from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, and children in out-of-home care.
Do you want a job that: Values the quality of our service and the growth and happiness of our staff members, not just billable hours.Pays 20% above award salary with an additional $2000 retention bonus at 12 months.$1000 sign-on bonus.Provides regular, individualised supervision with a senior speech pathologist. Supervision will be weekly initially.Provides an additional week of annual leave over the summer holiday period.Offers a very generous professional development budget to ensure that our team continues to grow and develop. You will receive paid PD days (and the costs of registration and travel). Over the past 12 months, our staff have completed external training in AAC, DLD, Narrative Therapy, Sounds-Write, Paediatric Feeding Therapy, SOS Feeding, Hanen More Than Words, and It Takes Two to Talk as well as 4 dedicated internal PD days.Has flexible days, hours, and working arrangements.Provides you with all of the resources you need, including an iPad and keyboard as well as additional technical support to allow you to work flexibly.Values and listens to your opinion about how we can improve our service and better support children, families, and our staff.Provides opportunities for growth and new experiences. In our practice, we provide 1:1 therapy, run many group therapies, and community education activities. We also work within a local school which allows us to connect with more members of our local community, particularly those from low SES and indigenous backgrounds.Supports staff to explore their areas of interest and utilise their personal skills. There are also opportunities to engage in quality improvement projects and learn about different aspects of the business (e.g., Facebook posts, administrative processes, and systems).New Graduates We have a new graduate learning program which includes mentoring, self-paced learning modules, paid external professional development, scheduled internal professional development, and shadowing of more experienced staff. Your caseload will be carefully considered and will be built up gradually as you develop your skills and experience.You can find out more about Murrumbidgee Speech Pathology on our Facebook page or visit our website at murrumbidgeespeech.com.au.
Skills and Experience Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology.Current Speech Pathology Australia Membership with Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist status.Current Working with Children's Check and Police Check.Skills and experience in working with children and young people with disabilities.Interest in working collaboratively with children and families from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, families from a low socioeconomic background, and children in out-of-home care.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Ability to show initiative and innovation.How to apply For further information, please contact Jackie Stening (Owner) at Murrumbidgee Speech Pathology on 0428780*** or email ******.
To apply, please email ****** with a one-page cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience and sharing some more information about yourself. Please attach your resume, containing at least two referees.
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