Speech Pathologist/ Senior Speech Pathologist (Busselton, Bunbury & South West WA) Full-time and Part-time positions 0.6-1.0 FTE We are looking for passionate Speech Pathologists to join our teams in the South West Region of WA.
Experienced therapists and new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Benefits we offer Amazing work culture –A fun, caring and motivating place to work with a supportive team environment that empowers you to grow as a therapist!Support and Supervision –Individualised clinical supervision and peer mentoring support to help you succeed and progress your career (weekly for new graduates).Internal Professional Development –Key Word Sign training and regular internal professional development presentations. Access to support from the Deafblind team to build your skills working with clients with vision loss and/or hearing loss.External Professional Development –Five days pro rata paid professional development + $500 professional development budget pro-rata to spend on approved external professional learning each year.Resources and Equipment –SensesWA provides a range of assessment and therapy tools to support you to provide evidence-based assessment and therapy.Access to fleet vehicles or km reimbursement –Options to use a fleet vehicle for travel to community sessions, or be reimbursed for use of your own vehicle.Competitive Salary Packages –Industry competitive salary range with salary packaging up to $15,899 of living expenses and up to $2,650 on entertainment benefits per year + 17.5% annual leave loading.Employee Assistance Program with free counselling.Flexible Work Arrangements –Location based schedules to minimise travel, and options for flexible working arrangements.Fantastic Leave Options –4 weeks annual leave and 2 wellness days pro-rata each year, with an additional purchased leave option to help you achieve better work-life balance.About Senses WA SensesWA is a leading profit-for-purpose service provider offering high quality services to the Western Australian community since 1895. In line with our values of Authentic, Courageous, Inclusive and Curious, we provide support that is holistic, person-centred and culturally inclusive. Our speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, social workers, dietitians, therapy support officers, positive behaviour support practitioners, orthoptists, orientation and mobility specialists, and Deafblind consultants work collaboratively with clients and families to make a positive impact on clients' lives. Our therapists also have opportunities to work closely with support workers and our supported independent living team. Our flexible therapy model enables us to work with our clients at their home, school or workplace – anywhere they live their lives or at any of our hubs.
About the role SensesWA Speech Pathologists have a community-based role delivering interventions where our clients live their lives: in homes, schools, child care centres and other community settings, as well as in our Busselton and Margaret River therapy hubs. Therapists work closely in dedicated and supportive transdisciplinary teams to provide family and person-centred evidence-based supports to our clients. Our goal is to enable our clients to live their best lives!
Our therapists work with a general caseload of paediatric and adult clients with the flexibility to tailor caseloads based on individual interests and expertise. There are opportunities to support infants, children, adolescents and/or adults with developmental delays or various disability diagnoses including vision impairments, hearing impairments, autism spectrum disorder as well as a range of other conditions/disabilities.
What you will bring to the role Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and current registration with Speech Pathology Australia as a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist.A current driver's licence, Working With Children (WWC) Check, NDIS Workers Screening check, First Aid certification and proof of eligibility to work in Australia.Ability to assess, plan, implement and deliver person-centred evidence-informed services in a range of practice areas and different settings.Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with clients, families, their therapy team and support networks.Previous experience working with clients with disabilities and their families is highly desirable but not essential.What's next Click 'Apply Now' and upload your CV (no more than 3 pages).
Applications close on 16 Dec 2024 but will be assessed as they are received, and appointments may be made before the closing date.
SensesWA welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with disability, refugee status and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Senses WA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and encourages social and cultural diversity.
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