AddressPosition Title: Speech Pathologist
Responsible to: Speech Pathology Manager
Locations: Cairns Region
As a leading Aged Care service provider, Food Solutions Diet Consultants provides Dietetic and Speech Pathology services to Residential Aged Care Facilities and community clients across Australia.
Established in 2003, Food Solutions is an industry known company, one who prides itself on providing a professional and superior service. Our passionate team of Speech Pathologists and Dietitians work closely to provide the best clinical outcomes for our clients.
Due to further business expansion, we are seeking expressions of interest from enthusiastic Speech Pathologists to work across the Cairns region with opportunity for drive in/out work. You will report to the National Manager of Speech Pathology, and work closely with our dynamic team to provide mobile support to adults living in Residential Aged Care facilities.
The benefits of working with Food Solutions:
- We provide industry leading flexible working arrangements – not only will you pick your working days, but you’ll also pick your working hours, and absolutely no weekend work!
- Above award wages, and paid travel
- Ongoing support and clinical supervision with our Clinical Lead and Senior Speech Pathologists
- Professional Development opportunities including Speech Pathology journal clubs and training events, and interdisciplinary learning opportunities with our dietetic colleagues
- Opportunities to work within our company portfolios including Food Services
- Career progression opportunities into senior and lead roles
- A close knit team, who are passionate about what they do, and the people that they support
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a genuinely interest and passion in supporting and improving the lives of older Australians living with swallowing and communication difficulties,
- Can support our Residential Aged Care Facilities through training and education,
- Is able to manage a caseload independently using high level organisation and time management skills,
- Is innovative and enthusiastic and is an excellent communicator
- Is interested in growing with our company and driving our business further
The successful applicant will demonstrate the following criteria:
- Experience in managing swallowing and communication difficulties in an adult population,
- (New graduates who are passionate about Aged Care, and are independent learners are welcome to apply. Supervision and work-shadowing with our Clinical Lead and Senior Speech Pathologists will be provided for the successful applicant),
- Ability to work both independently and within a multidisciplinary team,
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
- Commitment to ongoing professional development,
- Current QLD Driver's Licence and own vehicle,
- Professional qualification in Speech Pathology,
- Certified Practicing Speech Pathology Australia membership
We are keen to hear from Speech Pathologists who are truly passionate about improving the lives of older Australians living in Residential Aged Care.
Interested? Please forward your EOI outlining why we should consider you for this role, and outline your experience in dysphagia management.
No recruitment companies, please.
All enquiries should be directed to our HR Manager- People and Culture (**@foodsolutions.com.au)
