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Form of workFull-time Speech Pathologist - 12 Month Contract
Join our team of dedicated, passionate allied health professionals and a team of four fabulous Speechies.
Your job will see you out and about visiting our residents in their homes. You can complete the reporting and administration tasks at home or our office. Among the many other benefits of joining us, is that you’ll finish each day knowing you’ve made a difference in the life of someone with disability.
The Senior Speech Pathologist will support you to assess and assist of people with disability. You will help the individuals and support workers to manage symptoms of dysphagia and build communication competence.
You will collaborate with families, carers, and other therapists and team members to support participants to achieve their goals and a good life.
You will also be supported to prescribe and implement appropriate assistive technology in accordance with National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). In addition, your role will also include providing training to support workers to develop their skills in mealtime support and as communication partners.
What you need:
- Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and a current practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
- Sound knowledge of contemporary approaches to assessment and intervention for mealtime management and communication issues for individuals with developmental and/or acquired disabilities.
- Demonstrated well developed written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to underpin good working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including clients, families, and carers.
- Demonstrated ability to manage your workload, including the ability to problem solve, prioritise, handle multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Awareness and understanding of the National Disability Service Standards.
- Empathy and understanding of the needs and requirements of people with various disabilities and diverse backgrounds.
Other requirements;
- A full Australian driver’s licence
- A suitable, reliable vehicle
- NDIS Workers Screen Clearance
- Provide First Aid certificate (including CPR) with at least 6 months validity.
- Must hold Australian citizenship or be a permanent resident of Australia.
Desirable:
- Experience in/knowledge of delivering training programs to a range of audiences including non-clinical staff.
- Experience in/knowledge of the prescription and implementation of low tech and high tech alternative and augmentative communication systems.
- Experience working with people with complex communication needs.
What we give back:
Perks are called perks for a reason! We value our employees and go above and beyond industry standard to ensure their work fits with their lifestyle and needs. You can expect from us:
- $14,400 vehicle allowance
- Three additional days of leave per year - on top of annual and personal leave - for you to do what you like!
- Salary packaging of up to $15,900 for general living expenses and an additional $2,650 for entertainment benefits per annum
- Regular clinical supervision and mentor support
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional Development Program
- Laptop, mobile, and iPad for work purposes.
- Uniform provided.
If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact a People & Planning Officer on (08) 6253 4***.
Applicants are advised to write a cover letter outlining your skills and experience relevant to the selection criteria and provide a detailed curriculum vitae. Applications from current Speech Pathology students completing their final placements will be considered.
Applications close: Friday 12th April 2024.
*Please be advised, we may proceed with interviews prior to the closing date*
