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Speech Pathologist
Position available for Senior Speech Pathologist and Speech Pathologist
Full-time and Part-time options
We are looking for Senior/ Speech Pathologists to join our Lower South West Team.
SensesWA Therapists have a community-based role delivering interventions where the clients live their lives, in family homes, schools and other appropriate local contexts and environments.
You will work closely with a dedicated and supportive bunch of multidisciplinary therapists, providing family and person-centred evidence-based support to our clients. Our goal is for our clients to live their best lives!
About Senses
SensesWA is a leading not for profit organisation, providing disability services to the Western Australian community since 1895. We work with infants, children and adults with a range of disabilities and strive to provide support that is holistic, person-centred and culturally inclusive.
Our ‘work from anywhere’ flexibility enables us to work with clients at home, school, their workplace - anywhere they live their life - or at any one of our hubs located across the metropolitan area.
We encourage you to apply if you are:
- An experienced practitioner who believes that they could bring some expertise to support clients in this sector and support the leadership team in providing direction and leadership, based on expert clinical knowledge and experience.
- New to disability and are interested in being supported, coached and mentored in your clinical area. Our Sensational Start program equips therapists new to working with people with disability with the knowledge and skills required to work confidently in this exciting field.
What you will bring to the role:
- Passion to coach and mentor colleagues as well as work collaboratively with clients in the disability sector as a Senior Speech Pathologist OR a passion to work in the disability sector as a young professional.
- Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and registration with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
- Previous experience working with clients with disabilities and their families and caregivers.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to plan, implement and deliver person-centred evidence-based services.
- Comprehensive understanding of and commitment to the National Disability Insurance Scheme Practice Standards & Code of Conduct.
- Ability to manage your time while balancing the needs of a diverse caseload.
What we offer:
- A fun, caring and motivating place to work with supportive, passionate, and friendly colleagues
- Leaders who value your contribution and share your commitment to achieving goals through challenging and rewarding work, with support to develop both personally and professionally
- A strong focus on professional development and career progression
- Support the delivery of our comprehensive ‘Sensational Start’ program that equips therapists to work confidently in the disability sector
- Flexible working conditions that work for you, including working from home
- Effective supervision and support in all aspects of clinical and professional life
- A competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience
- Up to $15,900 + $2650 per annum tax-free salary packaging
- Up to 8 weeks purchased leave (pro-rata)
- 5 days and $500 professional development per annum (pro-rata)
- Up to 5 hours/ week study leave towards a higher qualification (pro-rata)
- 2 days wellness leave per annum
- Company laptop and mobile phone
- Free on-site parking
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Company car use or mileage reimbursement
How to Apply:
Click Apply Now and upload your CV and cover letter.
Your cover letter (no more than 2 pages) should specifically address your skills and experience outlined in the “What you will bring to the role” section above.
Applications close at 9 am on Monday 12th Feb 2024
For further information about the role, please contact the Clinical Services Manager – Sarah: ************@senses.org.au or 0431 726 ***
SensesWA welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, people with disability, refugee status and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
SensesWA is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and encourages social and cultural diversity.
