Allied Health Assistant (Speech Pathology)

HELPING OUR COMMUNITY LIVE WELL.

Allied Health Assistant (Speech Pathology)

Part Time - 0.6 FTE

Maternity leave contract until August 2025

Kyabram District Health Service

Part Time – 0.6 FTE

Overview

Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) is a public local rural health service with an extensive range of acute, sub-acute, aged care, primary and community services. Our vision is Healthy Community, Best Care. 

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated Speech PathologyAllied Health Assistant (AHA) with a strong interest in and commitment to providing patient centred, clinical and administrative support to the Speech Pathology team at KDHS. This part time AHA will provide services under the direction and supervision of a certified practicing speech pathologist, across paediatric Community Health and NDIS settings.

Tasks & Responsibilities

·        Provide therapy programs to children under the guidance of a certified practicing speech pathologist, supporting children's communication, play, social skills and literacy development.

·        Attend regular clinical supervision with certified practicing speech pathologists.

·        Assist our Speech Pathology team to implement group based therapy programs for children.

·        Keeping client files accurate and up to date.

·        Work collaboratively with the therapy team to provide quality Speech Pathology services.

·        Assist in the development of resources for therapy programs.

·        Perform administrative tasks to contribute to the efficient delivery of services as directed by the Speech Pathology team.

·        Attend professional development opportunities as required to increase knowledge and skills in the provision of Speech Pathology services.

Desired Experience & Attributes

·        Current Speech Pathology student or interested in Speech Pathology.

·        Passionate about working with children.

·        Flexible and able to adapt to new situations and multi task.

·        Strong interpersonal skills and make clients feel welcome and comfortable.

·        Demonstrate strong and efficient organisational skills.

·        Able to work within a team or independently.

·        Demonstrate integrity, reliability, trustworthiness and responsibility.

·        Previous experience working with children.

Benefits

·        Career development opportunities available for suitable Speech Pathology student candidate.

·        Work within a supportive multidisciplinary and caring team.

·        Professional, collaborative, fun and supportive team environment.

·        Generous professional development opportunities.

·        Ongoing mentoring, supervision and support.

·        Short term accommodation available.

·        Generous salary packaging.

·        Employee Assistance Program.

·        Flexible working hours (including working around University timetables).

If you have demonstrated relevant Allied Health Assistant experience and are eager to work with a diverse workload as a member of a pro-active and supportive multidisciplinary team, please contact us and submit your application.               

Enquiries: Ashley Watson, Primary Health Manager 

Phone: 5857 0238

Applications close: 10.03.24

KDHS would like to acknowledge that we operate on Yorta Yorta land and wish to pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise our First Peoples as the Oldest Living Culture on the Planet and their connection to our lands and waterways.

Recruitment agencies should note that KDHS does not accept agency resumes. KDHS is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.