Paediatric Speech Pathologist South West Sydney

The Grove Academy is a leading early learning service, focusing on the growth and development of every child in our care. We pride ourselves on providing the highest possible standard of care.

Are you seeking an exciting and unique role, working in early years education? The Grove Academy Early Education Centre's are expanding their Speech Pathology team and are looking for you! 🌳⭐

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate Speech Pathologist to join our well-established speech pathology team across our campuses. This unique role, based within our mainstream early learning centres provides speech pathology services to children aged 0-5 years.

In this role you will utilise your knowledge of speech and language identification, assessment, intervention, and evidence-based practice methodology to provide high-quality speech pathology programs to children and their families within the early education setting. 

You will also:

💬 Conduct speech and language assessments and deliver evidence-based individual and group interventions

💬 Collaborate with and support The Grove Academy centre directors and educators in each service through consultation, training, and professional training

💬 Support centre directors and educators to develop enriching environments and resources that promote children's speech, language, emergent literacy, and social/emotional development

💬 Build positive relationships with families through effective communication and frequent face-to-face contact

💬 Communicate regularly with staff and families about children’s goals, strategies, and outcomes using customised technology

💬 Engage in the ongoing evaluation of children’s programs 

We use a Response to Intervention model, working across three tiers to provide holistic services to children, their families, the education environment, and education staff. 

This role is supported by a Lead Speech Pathologist and a growing team of Speech Pathologists who will work in collaboration with you.

Our vision is to be the most innovative, yet caring and nurturing early childhood service in Australia, embedding a love for exploration and learning within our community. We are childcare reimagined; this is what sets us apart.

⭐ Supportive 1:1 clinical supervision and mentoring with an experienced supervisor 

⭐ Daily travel requirements kept to a minimum to ensure time is used efficiently

⭐ Professional development budget with regular opportunities for in-service and external training    

⭐ Supportive management team, as well as being part of a team within each campus, as well as the speech pathology department

⭐ Grove Recognition Program, which celebrates and rewards staff achievements

⭐ Onsite parking at all Centres, with close links to public transport

⭐ Fantastic company culture that is fun, professional and supportive

⭐ Support for a healthy work / life balance

⭐ Your own laptop and iPad, with budget for therapy resources

⭐ Salary at above award rates

The Grove Academy values people with integrity, passion, professionalism, and the desire to do something that's above and beyond what is expected. We are committed to providing you with opportunities for career growth and progression, outstanding learning and development opportunities, and fun culture, coupled with a flexible work-life balance. 

As the successful applicant, you will be a Speech Pathologist that has:

🎓 Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology) or equivalent

🎓 Membership of Speech Pathology Australia (or eligible for membership)

🎓 A positive, warm, and confident personality

🎓 Clinical interest in the provision of speech pathology services in early childhood settings

🎓 Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

🎓 A commitment to the access and participation of vulnerable children 

🎓 Working with Children Check and National Police Check 

🎓 New graduates are welcome to apply

🎓 This position requires travel to Denham Court, Spring Farm & Mount Annan

🎓 Full time or Part time opportunities available

Does this sound like you? We would love for you to join The Grove Family! Apply now via SEEK!

For more information check us out on https://tga.edu.au/careers/

For an informal discussion about the position with Sarah Nash, Lead Speech Pathologist, please contact The Grove Academy on 1300 147 683. 

We look forward to welcoming you to The Grove Family!