AddressEarly Career Speech Pathologist Position
Are you a discerning Early Career Speech Pathologist seeking an opportunity that prioritises work-life balance, promotes innovative evidence-based practice, and grants autonomy over your caseload? Look no further! Join our team at Word Stars Speech Pathology and embark on a fulfilling journey where your growth is nurtured, and your well-being is a top priority. Enjoy the flexibility to start and finish early or late, incorporate telehealth into your caseload, and thrive in a supportive environment.
About us
We are a team of experienced paediatric Speech Pathologists led by Celine Pascual and Dr Rosemary Hodges. Our practice has been serving the local community for over 30 years. We aim to provide children and families with evidence-based assessment and therapy services.
Word Stars Speech Pathology has an innovative service delivery model with a mix of one-to-one therapy, group therapy, and supported independent practice.
What we offer
- Structured clinical supervision with our experienced clinicians, including training in outcome measurement techniques.
- Weekly in-house professional development sessions tailored to team interests and needs, with a generous external professional development budget.
- Flexible work hours and a manageable caseload for a healthy work-life balance. We offer the opportunity to start early/finish early or start later/finish later to tailor to your lifestyle.
- Opportunities to develop a niche clinical interest, present at conferences, and collaborate on unique projects. In particular, we are interested in talking to people who would like a hybrid telehealth/face-to-face caseload.
- Access to a wide range of resources, including assessment and therapy tools, and professional and community networks.
- Support to develop innovative speech pathology services, such as holiday intensives, storytelling groups, and neurodiversity affirming social groups.
- Clear and achievable rewards structures.
Essential Criteria
- Qualification in speech pathology
- Speech Pathology Australia membership
- Valid Working with Children Check
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Eligible to work in Australia
- First Aid Certification
- Able to work within a small team environment
- Drivers license
Desirable Criteria
- Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse population
- Second language
- Interest in participating in clinical research
- Demonstrated interest in community involvement
- Additional qualifications (e.g. Hanen, literacy programs)
- Access to own vehicle
Benefits
- Supportive environment including weekly clinical supervision and professional development
- Subsidised external professional development
- Great social employee culture and work environment
- Manageable caseload and work-life balance
- Conveniently located close to Blacktown railway station
- Primarily clinic-based caseload
- Unique opportunities to collaborate with local health care providers and expand your skills
Please have a look at our website and our socials to learn more about us and what we can offer. We look forward to speaking with you soon!
Instagram: @WordStarsSpeech
Facebook: @WordStarsSpeech
Twitter: @WordStarsSpeech
Still not convinced? Just want to dip your toe in?
Email ‘hiring seminar’ to *****@wssp.com.au to get a link to our online hiring seminar on 21/05/2024 and 4/06/2024 at 6pm
Find out More:
Website: http://www.wssp.com.au
Instagram: @wordstarsspeech
Facebook: @wordstarsspeech
Twitter: @wordstarsspeech
The position will remain open until appropriate candidates are found.
