Paediatric Speech Pathology Team Leader

NeuroJunior Allied Health exists to empower children and young people with a neurological or developmental condition, and their families, to live life full of choice, inclusion and new possibilities.

We are proud of our core values; We’re on Your Team, We Innovate, We are Enthusiastic and We Expand horizons!

Our NeuroJunior team provides a comprehensive, multidisciplinary allied health service, with dedicated NeuroJunior clinics as well as access to innovative NeuroRehab therapy centres across Melbourne. We provide therapy where it is most needed, including offering home, education and community-based services. We are a growing team and are looking for the right person to join our quest to build our paediatric services.

NeuroJunior (paediatric) Speech Pathologist Team Leader

Are you an experienced leader looking to take on new challenges? Or are you a Speech Pathologist looking to develop your skillsets and take the next step of your career into a leadership position? NeuroJunior would love to hear from you.

Our NeuroJunior Speech Pathologists work as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team. You will provide assessment and therapy services to children and young people with developmental and acquired neurological conditions and injuries such as developmental delay, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, ABI and intellectual disability. You will be working with children, young people and their families in various settings (home, school and clinic). The role is challenging and rewarding, ideal for those looking to make a difference to these children and young persons. As the Team Leader, you will support other Speech Pathologists in this role too.

NeuroJunior is an expansion of NeuroRehab Allied Health Network. We are a Child Safe organisation and adhere to Victorian Child Safe regulations.

The NeuroJunior Speech Pathologist Team Leader candidate will have:

• Ideally 5+ years' experience working with children and young people from early childhood to adulthood (0-18 years of age) and skills in paediatric communication, speech, language, literacy, social skills, and mealtime support.
• Experience with supervising or mentoring Speech Pathologists, students and AHAs.
• A desire to participate in quality improvement projects.
• Skills in developing in-services.
• A creative and play-based approach to therapy and an ability to develop strong rapport with children and families.
• Training in DIR Floortime, Hanen-It Takes Two To Talk, SOS Approach to feeding is highly regarded, however not essential.

If you don’t have sufficient experience for a leadership role but would like tailored support to develop your leadership skills, we are still open to hearing from you.

Support & Pathways

At NeuroJunior, we provide a structured program to build your caseload around your interests and support your personal career goals. Support is provided to help develop your confidence and practical knowledge as a leader and in your therapy career. You will be invited to our Ignite Leadership program and to join our NeuroJunior Working Party so that you can help shape the way this team works, and the type of services we offer our clients.

NeuroJunior home clinic

The NeuroJunior Speech Pathologist Team Leader’s home clinic will be dependent on your location. We are open to be flexible and accommodate your needs. We have clinics across the West (Deer Park, Werribee, and Melton) and North (Thomastown, Tullamarine, and Bulleen), giving excellent flexibility.

We have a dedicated NeuroJunior clinics newly opened in Deer Park, Werribee and coming soon to Thomastown! Working hours are negotiated directly with the clients allowing excellent flexibility in your diary management. We are looking for full-time applications. However, part-time applications for people looking to return to work are welcome to apply!

What can NeuroJunior offer you?

NeuroJunior/NeuroRehab has developed an extensive team member support package. Here’s why we think you’ll find NeuroJunior to be great!

• A fun, flexible, and supportive work culture is important to us at NeuroRehab, we have been certified as a Great Place To Work® Australia by the international consulting group Great Places to Work and are currently ranked as the 4th Best WorkPlace in Australia!

• NeuroJunior gives you a personal budget to spend on professional development you are interested in. We also host a large range of Neurological courses that are free for team members to attend. Check out our courses page to see what is coming up: www.nrah.com.au/courses.

• Supportive weekly leadership meetings and invitation to our Ignite leadership program.
• Collaborate with other clinicians within our multidisciplinary team.
• Access to our Employee Assistant Program for counselling and support. 
• A salary package of $115k (58.20/hr) - $120k (60.73/hr) (depending on experience) PLUS superannuation, company car, fuel card, laptop, phone, and an efficiency commission program to reward your time and efforts!
• A flexible workplace with 5 days standard by default and the possibility of 4-day compressed work weeks and 9-day fortnights.
• Genuine career development progressions with three dedicated career pathways. 
• Regularly funded social events with the Speech Pathology team and the NeuroRehab organisation.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent and current practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia
• Suitable experience to lead and develop NeuroJunior Speech Pathology services
• Demonstrated commitment to family-centred approaches and best practices within the NDIS
• Driver's license
• Internet access
• Successful candidates are required to undertake a Police Check, Working With Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening check
• Up-to-date Covid-19 vaccination
• Influenza updates are desirable

Desirable

• Experience working with compensable and NDIS clients highly desired but not essential

Diversity and Inclusion

At NeuroJunior Allied Health, we strive for a culture of inclusivity and celebrate the diversity and diverse perspectives of our team members and community. Applicants from all cultures and backgrounds, gender identities, physical abilities, religions, and sexual orientations are highly encouraged to apply for our roles.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land, & pay our respects to Elders past, present & emerging.

**Applications close 21 April 2024**

We may choose to interview (and hire!) applicants before this date so, don't delay in getting your application in and get to know our team today!