Paediatric Speech Pathologist- Outdoor And Animal Assisted Therapy

Do you Love working with children, love being in a small supportive team, love animals and the outdoors?

 

Remuneration $85 000- $110 000 plus super plus PD 9 day fortnight Manageable caseload 

Full admin support 

Our current Speech Pathologist is going on maternity leave…..she would love to chat with you if you are interested in joining our team.

Please note this position is not a maternity leave position it is an ongoing position. 

We are looking for a Paediatric Speech Pathologist to join our small multidisciplinary clinic. If you love working in a calm, relaxed environment with access to indoor and outdoor environments surrounded by nature and Animals, we would love to hear from you. 

We are seeking a fun, friendly and experienced Paediatric Speech Pathologist to join our Hinterland Children's Therapy team and work alongside our Occupational therapists, Animal Assisted counsellor and play therapist. We are a small, family-owned clinic, based in the Gold Coast Hinterland, Guanaba (10 minutes from Nerang and Oxenford). 

We have fully equipped therapy rooms and access to safe, fenced grass areas for outdoor therapy in the beautiful quiet hinterland surrounded by horses, miniature horses and miniature cows. 

The large majority of our children present with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Motor Dyspraxia, Sensory Challenges, Social and Emotional Challenges, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays and Learning Difficulties. 

Why work with us: 

We offer……

• Working within a friendly and supportive small team with plenty of peer to peer support and external fortnightly supervision with a senior Speech Pathologist. 
• 9 day fortnight or part time 8 day fortnight
• allocated admin time each day
• admin support
• Access to an equipped therapy room and outdoor environments for therapy.
• Generous above award renumeration according to experience plus superannuation
• 1:1 external supervision fortnightly
• Generous professional development allowance
• Paediatric focus with children aged 0-12 years
• Active contribution and creation to clinic planning and programs

Essential Requirements: 

• Qualification in Speech Pathology as recognised by Speech Pathology Australia
• Current membership with Speech Pathology Australia
• Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain
• First Aid and CPR training or willingness to obtain
• A full drivers licence and access to a reliable car
• The right to live and work in Australia long-term
• Able to commit to a minimum 12 month contract
• Medicare Provider Number

Skills and Experience:

• A comprehensive understanding of the needs of children with a diverse range of disabilities.
• Demonstrated skill in working in an allied health clinic, with a sound understanding of your role as a Speech Pathologist in this context
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work in a small team environment and autonomously.
• Commitment to evidence based practice, continuing professional development and quality improvement
• Commitment to strength based, child centred practice.
• Demonstrated competence in use of information technology, internet and desktop applications; e.g. electronic client record systems, Outlook, Word, Excel and database packages.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• A demonstrated passion for working with children.

Duties:

• Provide individual therapy and support to children aged 0-12 years primarily in clinic or at home, school or childcare as needed.
• Conduct initial and a range of assessments and establish therapy plans. Communicate these results with families or carers.
• Support families and caregivers with support, training and strategies to develop and increase the child's functioning and family well being.
• Refer to other services as required.
• Liaise with team and other professionals.
• Administration and documentation tasks including keeping up to date client records and report writing.

In your application please include your CV and a cover letter outlining why you would be a great fit for our clinic. You must include why you are passionate about being a paediatric Speech pathologist. 

Give us a call or send an email if you would like to find out more or chat with our speech therapist. 

Applications will be assessed as received. Start date 1st July 2024

1 week handover will occur end of June 2024

Email: *****@hinterlandchildrenstherapy.com.au

Applications will be shortlisted as they arrive. 

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the position please email Simone on ******@hinterlandchildrenstherapy.com.au com.au or phone 0412876***

Summary of role requirements:

• Looking for candidates available to work:
  • Monday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Thursday: Morning, Afternoon
  • Friday: Morning, Afternoon
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
• Working rights required for this role
• Expected start date for role: 01 July 2024
• Expected salary: $85,000 - $110,000 per year