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St Jude’s has been one of the more innovative and leading service providers for people with disability and psychosocial needs in Western Australia since 1982. Our purpose is to maximise the health, enjoyment and quality of life for people seeking support in their community. Our experience in service delivery is reflected through 40 years of providing quality services and maintaining the highest standards for our clients.
About the Role
Our Speech Pathologists work collaboratively with clients and stakeholders to conduct a variety of speech/language assessments and interventions that are in keeping with best practice standards. They apply a specialist level of understanding towards the effects and impacts of speech, language, communication and the social use of language.
Key focuses for the role include:
- Delivering high-quality, person-centered speech therapy, a mix of clinic based and seeing clients within 30 minutes of your base office
- Managing a client list of children and/or adults depending on your preference
- Working collaboratively with the broader allied health team to provide a range of Speech Pathology services, set goals and develop comprehensive therapy plans.
- Ensuring that all support is provided within the NDIS framework and funding budgets.
This role has the capacity to be hired on a permanent full time basis, though we are open to hiring the successful candidate on a part time basis if this is your preference. Tell us what you're looking for!
Skills & Experience
Our ideal Speech Pathologist candidates pride themselves on their ability to build and deliver person-centered therapies that value the choice of the client. They will have the people skills to build and maintain meaningful, lasting relationships with their clients. They will also demonstrate a commitment to being a productive and positive team member of the broader allied health team. New graduates are welcome to apply!
As well as the above skills, the Key Requirements include:
- Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology.
- A member of the SPA with certified practicing status.
- Possess or willing to obtain both an NDIS Worker Screening Check and a Working with Children Check.
- A valid WA licence and a reliable vehicle.
- Previous experience working within the Disability sector is highly desirable.
Culture & Benefits
- Laptop and mobile phone provided
- Paid PD leaves and a budget to pay for it
- Monthly team meetings
- EAP program
- Flexible working options, including working from home
- Opportunities to travel to beautiful Esperance and the South West are offered but not mandatory
This role represents the opportunity to work within a dynamic and committed interdisciplinary allied health team who consistently achieve with their clients. You will work closely with your manager, who is happy to consider flexible working arrangements to promote your work-life balance. Our organisation is experiencing rapid growth and there is significant potential for career progression attached to this position.
If the above opportunity is one that excites and encourages you, please go ahead and click 'Apply for this job'. We will be in touch to discuss your application soon.
