Speech Pathologist

We are seeking expressions of interest for experienced Speech Therapists to join our growing team. 

About Us

Personnel Group is a not-for-profit organisation that supports disadvantaged people to overcome barriers and live full lives, through employment, health, training, and community services. We support thousands of clients at 50 locations across New South Wales, Victoria, and the ACT.  We are committed to the communities we support and have deep, long lasting connections with employers and service providers across our footprint. Our team are passionate about equality and inclusion, and they live our values though their work every day.  Our people are our single most important asset and are essential to the high quality supports we provide our customers.

The Personnel Group - Health team are qualified health professionals located in the inner west and northern suburbs of Melbourne as well as some parts of Regional Victoria, New South Wales and the ACT. Whilst we work alongside the Personnel Group, the Health team provides a separate range of services. Our team is passionate about working together to support our participants needs. Our participants are referred to us in many ways including NDIS, Medicare and privately funded appointments. We provide our services in our modern clinics along with school supports. 

We are currently looking for Speech Therapists to work in our Altona clinic. These are preferably full-time roles, flexible work arrangements and part time applications will be considered. 

We are seeking clinicians who are self-motivated, with a passion for helping participants achieve their goals, and who is excited about working within a multi-disciplinary team. We are open to qualified candidates with all levels of experience.

The role

Working with participants aged from 5 years with a range of presentations including, but not limited to; autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays and physical disabilities. You will have the ability to assess their needs, design and implement individual therapy plans and support them towards achieving their goals.  You will see participants for appointments in our clinic rooms, at their school or over telehealth.

You will collaborate with participant’s families, medical practitioners, schools, and allied health professionals as required. You will complete case management notes and report writing for your participants.

KPI’s are based on therapy planning and goal achievement, and there are no KPI’s on billable hours.

Our administration team will manage your calendars and invoicing, so you can focus on what you do best!

What are we looking for? 

• Completion of a bachelor's degree in related discipline

• Current registration with AHPRA.  

• Experience with working with a variety of different presentations is highly regarded (these should be listed in your cover letter as a reference)

• Demonstrated ability to undertake research, analyse information and prepare associated reports. 

• Well-developed written communication skills with the ability to provide high quality professional reports and case notes. 

• Well-developed verbal communication skills with the ability to engage with a diverse client group and to effectively communicate with stakeholders in a manner appropriate to the audience. 

Why work with us? 

Day to day support and professional development is high on our list of priorities for our team. You will receive an allowance towards professional development as well as engage in peer group training with your colleagues regularly.

You will work in a team with the support of a team leader and have access to a clinical lead for advice and guidance as required and needed.

You’ll be rewarded with many team member benefits, including: 

• Supervision and professional development allowance

• Career development opportunities through our Growing Great Leaders program

• Birthday day off 

• Rostered day off accrual

• Uniform allocation 

• Laptop and Mobile phone for business use 

• Comprehensive induction  

• Health & well-being reimbursement

• Employer of choice benefits that include Flexible work options, RDOs, Salary packaging.

• Workplace benefits including discounts on health insurance, travel, and major department stores.

Your application should include a current resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the role and why you believe you should be the successful candidate. If you are successful to progress through the recruitment process you will be required to undertake an online psychometric assessment that can take up to two hours to complete.

There is no closing date for the positions, successful candidates will be shortlisted and contacted as the apply. 

Successful employment is conditional upon receipt of compliance checks which include Police check, working with children check (state specific) and NDIS Worker clearance check. 

For a position description and further information about the role, please contact our recruitment team on 0488 131 *** or email: ****@personnelgroup.com.au

The Personnel Group is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from people who have a disability, are LGBTIQA+, and people of culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent.