AddressAbout Us
Wesley Mission Queensland is a not-for-profit community service provider that offers community support, mental health and disability services, aged and palliative care, and retirement living across Queensland. We have a long and proud history of supporting people in need and live by our values of Innovation, Hope, Integrity, Compassion, Justice, Empowerment and Respect.
We strive to be a welcoming, caring and inclusive community that celebrates diversity and supports employees of all backgrounds and faiths. People with passion, connected by hope for a more compassionate, just and inclusive society is our story. Join us and be part of a story you'll love to tell.
About the Role
We are looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better and to make meaningful relationships with clients and residents.
The role is a permanent part time, fixed term contract, for 12 months, 2 days a week at our Chermside Campus. You will be a member of our Health and Wellbeing team as a Speech Pathologist and part of our multidisciplinary team! We have a team of over 90 staff across both campuses in Sinnamon Park and Chermside. Our team includes Physiotherapists, Dietetics, Podiatry, Exercise Physiologist, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Nursing and more!
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Assessment of customer speech, language and/or swallow, and development of individual treatment plans and goals to address deficits in these areas
- Delivery of high quality intervention and advice
- Regular review of customer treatment plans and goals
- Assisting customers to achieve optimum outcomes and safety in communication and swallow
- Provide instruction, supervision and education to customers, support workers and other carers as required
- Identify opportunities to provide other cross disciplinary services which may be of benefit to the customer
- Ensure that the customer is an active participant in the development and review of treatment goals and planning
About You
- Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership to Speech Pathology Australia
- Demonstrated ability and proficiency in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, voice and swallowing difficulties of community dwelling customers presenting with a wide range of needs, including aged care, disability, and health and wellbeing
- Demonstrated ability and proficiency in the timely receipting, appropriate documenting and accurate record keeping into computerised programs
- High level of verbal and written communication skills particularly in establishing and maintaining rapport with staff, customers and their carers
- Current Driver’s Licence and willingness to drive in the course of work
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- No long hours or weekends
- Salary Packaging for Not-for-profit (up to $15 900) + $2600 entertainment benefit p.a.
- Free onsite parking
- Onsite cafes
- Internal professional development program
- Opportunity for funded external development.
- Further career development opportunities
Together we can achieve career and patient satisfaction like nowhere else. Introduce yourself today to learn more about this exciting podiatry opportunity at WMQ!
WMQ's vision for reconciliation is for all people to stand unified in an equal and inclusive future. We commit to enhancing opportunities for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People and celebrating diversity. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
Please note: You will be asked for evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status as part of your application process as required by Legislation, Health Directives and WMQ Policy.
