Senior Speech Pathologist/Speech Pathologist

We are looking for a passionate and engaging Senior Speech Pathologist to join our team at Werribee, VIC.

You will have the opportunity to develop and extend your clinical practice in a friendly, well supported team in an organisation that values your growth, passion and skills!

Be part of an exciting time with Early Start Australia and work for a growing organisation committed to making a real difference to the everyday lives of children and their families.

Here at Early Start Australia, we strive to make a difference whether its Therapy and Development, Early Childhood Early Intervention or the Early Start Denvor Model that our clients visit us for, our dedicated team of therapist work with families to provide the best start for each child to grow and develop and ensure our clients reach their full potential.

The opportunity:
We are seeking experienced Occupational Therapists to join our clinic located in Werribee clinic in VIC to work with clients and families to maximise development, overcome individual challenges and improve performance in motor skills, self care, play, school and learning.

What will you be doing:
Reporting to the practice principal and working within a multidisciplinary team environment you will provide evidence-based assessments, therapy and intervention sessions to a mixed caseload.

• Conduct assessments
• Develop tailored therapy programs
• Provide direct and indirect therapy interventions
• Work closely with key stakeholders providing information, education and support.

What you need to join:

• Compliance – National Police Check, Working with Children check, NDIS Workers Screening check, Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate, First Aid Certificate, Driver’s License & Vehicle.
• Relevant qualifications and current registration with APHRA Occupational Therapy Board of Australia
• Experience working with children and/or disability and confidence in your role with children and their parents. (preferred)

What we can offer you:

We are happy to discuss the benefits of joining our team of therapists who truly value collaborative working relationships and place client care as our first priority. 

Early Start Australia is a national organisation - our clinics offer you the small practice feel with big corporate support that can provide job security at a time of significant growth, and access to some of the best brains across Australia. You will be part of a local clinic who not only value the support you provide, but will also provide you with a supportive work environment, continued learning advancement and career opportunities which are mutually beneficial.

In addition to a competitive salary of $85,000-$110,000 + super with performance incentives, you will have access to the following: 

• Over 100 hrs of rostered annual CPD hours which includes monthly in-house training, free team collaboration time, national and state clinical meetings, paid professional development leave etc.
• Paid parental leave
• An admin team that manages booking appointments, invoicing and managing NDIS changes - freeing you up to do what you do best
• If you are a graduate, we offer a structured 12 months graduate program to support and guide you through your first year
• The opportunity to work and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and exchange ideas, treatment plans and a holistic approach for the clients
• Our Mental Health and Well-being Program
• Internal and External mentorship opportunities with Industry experts  
• You will have access to performance incentives along with products at reduced prices from groceries to movie tickets
• Flexible working hours

Where to from here:

We would love to hear from you so please click Apply Now.

Early Start Australia places a high priority on the principles of respect, equity, and diversity. As an employer of choice, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

https://earlystartaustralia.com.au/

About us:
Early Start Australia is a national multidisciplinary allied health organisation committed to delivering evidence-based early intervention and therapy services to children and their families. As an organisation Early Start Australia prioritises building a fantastic team culture and working with children and their families to make a real difference to everyday lives of our clients.

The opportunity:

• Provide evidence based assessment and therapy to a paediatric caseload - direct support to children with developmental delays and/or disabilities;
• Day to day in the role will include assessment and intervention sessions with a mixed caseload;
• Interventions are one-on-one with focus on evidence based practice;
• Appointments can take place in our fantastic clinic space, at client’s homes, schools and via telehealth - administer assessments, providing direct and indirect intervention, liaising with families, teachers, professionals and support staff;
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment to deliver quality, evidence-based outcomes;
• Supervision of junior team members, running group supervision and discipline specific meetings, assisting staff with time management and organisation, development of clinic resources, feeding back to management at local and national level the needs of the team.

What do you need to join?

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline;
• Passion for making a difference with a focus on making therapy fun, engaging and meaningful for families!
• Exceptional communication skills that enable you to work in a culturally rich and diverse environment and collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment;
• Effective time management and attention to detail;
• Experience in working with children and/or disability and confidence in your role with children and their parents;
• Compliance – SPA Membership, Working with Children Check, National Police Check, NDIS workers screening check, Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate, First Aid Training, Driver’s License & Vehicle.

About us:

Early Start Australia is a national multidisciplinary allied health organisation committed to delivering evidence-based early intervention and therapy services to children and their families.

As an organisation Early Start Australia prioritises building a fantastic team culture and working with children and their families to make a real difference to everyday lives of our clients.

Where to from here:

Don’t miss your chance to be part of a growing organisation committed to making a real difference to the everyday lives of children and their families – Apply Now or contact Jo on 0467 616 *** to request a position description for the role.

Early Start Australia places a high priority on the principles of respect, equity and diversity. As an employer of choice, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

https://earlystartaustralia.com.au/