Speech Pathologist

About Scope

Scope’s purpose is to create meaningful opportunities for people with disability to belong and thrive. We support people with physical, intellectual and multiple disabilities and developmental delays to achieve their goals Scope is a registered provider under the NDIS and delivers a range of services including supported independent living, short term accommodation (respite), lifestyle options and therapy across 100 locations in Victoria.

About The Role

Have you explored working in private practice during 2023, enjoyed the experience but are now starting to miss…..being part of a larger multidisciplinary team, working towards realistic targets (60%), the ability to focus on quality and not quantity, admin support along with readily available resource kit’s and a mixture of NDIS and Non NIDIS clients?

We are a fantastic team of allied health professionals who provide therapy to customers with a wide range of diagnoses, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Global Developmental Delay, Cerebral Palsy, and Intellectual Disability.

You will be delivering services in schools, our clinics, in homes and some community settings. Full or part time positions available and experienced Grade 1 and 2's are encouraged to apply.

In this role you will:

• Work with school-aged children in primary and secondary schools across Barwon, to deliver services and supports to students with physical disabilities or chronic health impairments.
• Deliver goal directed therapy to children and young people who are experiencing learning, language, sensory, intellectual, physical, and cognitive difficulties in the Barwon clinic, and our customers’ homes, schools, and anywhere online.
• Undertake communication assessments and interventions.
• Provide evidence-based interventions and services that build on customer’s strengths and develop sustainable long-term solutions.
• Emphasise parent, teacher, and carer education to nurture change.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team of Speech Pathologists, physiotherapists, and occupational therapists, to provide holistic customer care.
• Work within a range of funding models, including NDIS and school-based funding.

About You

• Possible looking for a tree change, this is a great opportunity to join an awesome team of dedicated professionals
• You truly believe in the work you do.
• You are an experienced clinician and have relevant experience in disability and/or community services.
• You are committed to family and person-centred approaches, supporting inclusion and participation.
• You have excellent communication skills and the ability to work within a team environment.
• You are registered with SPA

You will have access to:

• Flexible family friendly working arrangements.
• Positive team culture, and opportunity to work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary team environment.
• Salary packaging to $15.9K + competitive remuneration in line with our Enterprise Agreement (EA).
• Contemporary therapy rooms that are well resourced with therapy resources, assessments, and equipment.
• Full administrative supports for customer appointment scheduling and billing.
• Access to Scope’s broader therapy networks and teams, opportunities for participation in mentoring programs, specialist supervision and regular discipline specific network meetings.
• Informal and formal professional development opportunities.
• Travel allowance or access to pool cars for community appointments.
• Pathways to paid PhDs and opportunities to take part in research projects if desired.

Requirements:

To be considered for this role, you must provide the following:

• Current Driver’s License and your own vehicle
• Satisfactory Working With Children's Check (Employee)
• Registered with SPA
• NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance
• COVID-19 digital certificate
• If you have lived or worked for a continuous period of 12 months or more in another country within the last 10 years, a certified International Police Check from that country or countries

Scope as an Employer:

We are committed to filling this role quickly, so apply ASAP as we will be reviewing applications as they come in and may interview suitable candidates prior to closing date. To avoid missing out apply now.

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Please direct enquiries to Marie Byrne, Team Leader on 0457 763 135 or email mbyrne@scopeaust.org.au for a confidential discussion about the roles we have available.

If at any time you require us to adjust our recruitment process to meet your individual needs please email careers@scopeaust.org.au, this includes support completing your application online.