Company Background An industry-leading Allied Healthcare organisation dedicated to working closely with families and caregivers. Their primary goal is to ensure that your work experience is supportive and enjoyable, as they believe a positive work environment benefits not only you but also your clients and the entire team.
Role Overview An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Speech Pathologist to assume the position. Your responsibilities will include:
Provide a high-quality family-centred, child-focused speech pathology service to children with a variety of developmental delays and their families that includes assessment, treatment, education, and appropriate referral to children.Work in partnership to build parents'/caregivers' capacity to actively participate in their child's learning in the areas of speech, language, and communication, ensuring the best therapeutic outcomes. If the child has NDIS funding, this includes working together to achieve the NDIS goals.Consult with parents, childcare educators, preschool educators, and other team members to support the transfer of skills to other learning environments.Develop and implement therapeutic groups and programs for children (e.g., stuttering, social skills, school readiness, speech and language groups), including co-facilitation of groups with other members of the team.In consultation with the other members of the Paediatric Team, assist eligible children to access NDIS funding, including completion of assessments and required documentation. Perform speech and language assessments and provide evidence-based individual and group interventions.Work in a well-equipped sensory therapy space that is an enriching environment with resources that foster children's speech, language, emergent literacy, and social/emotional development.Establish positive relationships with families through effective communication and frequent face-to-face interactions.Benefits Flexible work arrangementsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Clear career progression opportunitiesProfessional Development allowanceCar allowanceAccess to industry events and resourcesParticipation in social events, team-building activities, and well-being initiativesWhat's on Offer Collaboration with a dynamic and innovative team of OTs and SPsCustomised caseload preferences within a certain travel radius of your home or officeMentorship and daily interaction with experienced business partnersOpportunities for career growth and professional developmentWork flexibility, including the option for remote work during the week.Requirements AHPRA Registration - Speech PathologistExperience and/or placement with children's services that explore developmental difficulties with families, preferably within the primary health sector.Experience with a wide range of speech pathology assessment and treatment procedures, preferably within a community health setting.NDIS experience would be an advantage but is not required. Assistance to understand NDIS requirements will be supported.Demonstrated ability to develop, organise and implement appropriate group programs that address the varying needs of children with developmental difficulties and their families.A valid driver's license.For a confidential discussion, please contact Johnny on / Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: $130,000.00 – $150,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 38 per week
Benefits:
Employee mentoring programExtended annual leaveParental leaveProfessional development assistanceTravel reimbursementWork from homeSchedule:
8 hour shiftDay shiftSupplementary Pay:
Overtime payPenalty ratesPerformance bonusLicence/Certification:
Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) Membership (Required)Work Authorisation:
Australia (Required)Work Location: In person
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