Nulsen Therapy - Speech Pathologist

Full-time Speech Pathologist - Graduates welcome to apply!

You’ll be joining a team of dedicated, passionate professionals (who are always around for a chat and a laugh!), where your learning and development will be prioritised. Whether you’re a recent graduate or experienced Speechie, don’t expect to be thrown in the deep end! We’ll support you as you learn the ropes and become comfortable working independently.

It’s 2023, which means flexibility is a must! You’ll get the best of both worlds where you can work from home, interspersed with visiting clients and getting out on the road. Among the many other benefits of the role (which you’ll read below!), you’ll finish each day knowing you’ve made a difference in the life of someone with disability, which, in the end, is what the job’s all about.

Reporting to the Senior Speech Pathologist, this is what you can expect to be doing:

• Comprehensive communication and dysphagia assessment of people with disability.
• Planning, implementation, and evaluation of intervention for participants to maximise independence and quality of life in the areas of swallowing, communication, AAC, social skills and literacy.
• Working with families, carers, and other stakeholders to support participants to achieve agreed outcomes in accordance with their goals.
• Documentation of and reporting on intervention strategies.
• Contributing to initiatives related to areas such as clinical service delivery and continuous improvement.
• Prescribe and implement appropriate assistive technology in accordance with National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
• Delivering training to support workers in relation to IDDSI and mealtime management, as well as communication partner skills.
• Acting as a consultant through the provision of expert advice and information to residents, service users, families, and staff as appropriate.

What you need:

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and a current practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia or working towards a tertiary qualification and view to gain membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Sound knowledge of contemporary approaches to assessment and intervention for mealtime management and communication issues for individuals with developmental and/or acquired disabilities.
• Demonstrated well developed communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills to develop good working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including clients, families, and carers.
• Demonstrated ability to manage own workload, including the ability to problem solve, prioritise, handle multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Awareness and understanding of the National Disability Service Standards, and an in depth understanding of the needs and requirements of people with varied disabilities and diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to travel to residential homes within the metropolitan area.

Other requirements;

• A full Australian driver’s licence
• NDIS Workers Screen Clearance
• Provide First Aid certificate (including CPR) with at least 6 months validity.
• Must hold Australian citizenship or be a permanent resident of Australia.

 Desirable:

• Experience in/knowledge of delivering training programs to a range of audiences including non-clinical staff.
• Experience in/knowledge of the prescription and implementation of low tech and high tech alternative and augmentative communication systems.
• Experience working with people with complex communication needs.

What we give back:

Perks are called perks for a reason! We value our employees and go above and beyond industry standard to ensure their work fits with their lifestyle and needs. You can expect from us:

• $14,400 vehicle allowance
• Three additional days of leave per year - on top of annual and personal leave - for you to do what you like!
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum
• Regular clinical supervision and mentor support
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to company vehicle or reimbursement for all work-related travel
• Professional Development Program
• Laptop, mobile, and iPad loaded with AAC apps for work purposes.
• Uniform provided.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact a People & Planning Officer on (08) 6253 4***.

Applicants are advised to write a cover letter outlining your skills and experience relevant to the selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae. Applications from current Speech Pathology students completing their final placements will be considered.

Applications close: 5pm, Friday 16th February 2024

*Please be advised, we may proceed with interviews prior to the closing date*