Fabulous Speechie (Part-Time / Full-Time Speech Pathologist)

“I have learnt an incredible amount through our PD and supervision program and processes and the programs are extremely helpful” - Graduate Clinician (2022)

“Just wanted to say how fabulous you are, and how amazing it is working with your wonderful team.  Your flexibility, kindness and humour is so refreshing and makes my job a LOT more fun” - from a Principal ( (2023)

“I am simply shocked at the level of friendliness, helpfulness, support and generosity from colleagues.  I have never experienced this in a workplace before” - New team member -  12 month review (2023)

“It has been a privilege learning from our remarkable team and experiencing the warm, welcoming and professional environment .  I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at DWSP and deeply appreciate the care, experience, and support I've received.  It has truly been a wonderful place to work."  - Clinician - moving interstate after 3 years with us (2024). 
 

Supporting families in Melbourne since 2006, we're an established, highly regarded private practice, and a really fun and caring place to work.  We have clinic sites in Melbourne's north and west (Northcote, Coburg, Footscray and Eltham) and school contracts across Melbourne.

We are innovative in our service design and passionate about building our team with diverse clinicians.  Our dynamic, compassionate leadership support our clinical teams to grow, develop our services and challenge our thinking.

We offer the professional scope of a large practice with the care and support of a small one.

You might be an experienced therapist, wanting a supportive and dynamic workplace to focus on extending your career in a fun team.   

You might be ready to take on some new challenges, such leading a school based team, mentoring other staff, working with AHAs, collaborating and designing programs, or working in one of our specialist programs (community education / paediatrician consults / feeding team / groups and much more).

You might be a working Mama returning to the workforce, or a current clinical specialist wanting the opportunity to develop and inspire your professional learning within the scope of a large practice. 

You might be an early career therapist ready to try a new role and stretch your wings in a school setting, under the guidance of senior therapists.

We are ready for you.  We'd love to chat about what you're looking for! 

• Well located clinics, close to public transport (and good coffee and great restaurants, pubs and shops)
• School contracts located all across Melbourne
• Priority placed on workplace flexibility and work-life balance
• 0.6 EFT (minimum) - to full time (flexible days and hours)
• Minimum 2 days school based services, + other days in clinic or community (based on your preferences) 
• Online / WFH days supported

• A glorious mix of introverts, and extroverts, experienced and early career therapists, working Mums and full time staff
• We're multi-disciplinary in our approach - and work closely together
• A strong group of Speechies, OTs, and music therapists
• We hold our client interests firmly at heart
• We laugh and celebrate our wins
• We enjoy our lives and hobbies outside of work
• We prioritise our health and wellbeing, with the programs and structures already in place (it's a well oiled machine)
• Our fabulous social committee arrange monthly team events, including yoga and winery tours, picnics and walking competitions
• Our helpful team of admin superstars provide support across sites
• We really like cake. And coffee.  On Fridays at 4pm we have group social time and explore our love of food, drink, games and chit-chat. 

• As part of our team of 15 SPs and 3 AHAs you'll have a clinical caseload based in schools and the clinic setting (minimum 2 days in schools, more if school based work “fills your bucket”).
• Within the practice, you'll work across a base clinic with some outreach days, and connect with different team within the practice depending on your caseload and location. 
• You'll work at a school site as part of our clinical team (up to 5 of our therapists) assessing and treating, and supporting staff and students.
• Leadership opportunities include working in our PD program as a mentor, running AHA programs, or working as a Lead Clinician on school sites
• Generous salary, commensurate with experience.

• a comprehensive team wellbeing program with a strong focus on mental health
• an incredible in-house mentoring & PD program and investment into your professional growth and learning
• personalised supervision program
• an excellent above-award salary (commensurate with experience)
• up to 6 weeks annual leave 
• work from home days / tele-health services mixed with in-person
• Grade of role depending on your experience
• flexible hours / days

• are smart, practical, kind, lovely and generally fabulous with a good sense of self outside of your work
• have a good understanding of how to meet your own needs within your a workplace
• enjoy working in a school based setting and engaging with teaching staff
• 3+ years experience in working with paediatric and school aged clients (early intervention through to adolescent) with speech, language or communication needs
• experience in working with students with complex communication needs
• superb time management skills, attention to detail and excellent communication
• warm, genuine manner, well developed interpersonal skills, and an ability to foster rapport with a diverse range of clients and staff
• passionate about providing an excellent, evidence based service for clients and their families
• interested in mentoring and problem solving with your colleagues
• seeking a dynamic, flexible and innovative workplace
• are eligible to be a member of SPA

• a good understanding of what aspects of our work “fill your bucket”
• have previous experience in mentoring and supporting staff in the workplace
• enjoy the provision of consultative services and education
• demonstrated ability to design and develop assessment or therapy programs
• experience in both tele-health and in person service delivery
• recent graduates are encouraged to apply

Applications close 5pm, Fri 12 July.  Applications will be considered and interviews offered as received.  

For any questions or for a no-obligation chat contact Kathryn or Sarah  (Clinical Directors) on 8376 6399.   We'd love to know more about what you're looking for!   Please email applications directly to *******@deewardrop.com.au 

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent