Speech Pathologist

About Youthrive

Youthrive is a social enterprise providing allied health supports to children and young people under a profit-for-purpose model. With a team of over 30 clinicians and 4 clinics across Brisbane & the Gold Coast our purpose is to improve the lives of as many kids as possible. Through evidence-based therapy we empower families and equip kids and young people with the skills they need to thrive. Our profits go to Act for Kids to help keep kids safe, heal from trauma and lead happy lives.

About the Role

We are looking for a Speech Pathologist to provide assessment and intervention services to children and young people at our North Lakes clinic (full-time or part-time).

This position is classified as Level 2 under the Health Professionals and Support Services Award $93,745 - $102,583 based upon skills and experience. We also offer salary packaging which can increase your take home pay, an uncapped bonus scheme and professional development allowance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and deliver intervention to children and young people aged 0 to 18 years.
• Share your professional knowledge with colleagues, clients and other stakeholders
• Attend and participate in client case discussions and team meetings
• Document client records including case notes, service agreements and reports.
• Develop collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure best outcomes for clients.

Skills and Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualifications in Speech Pathology and hold Certified Practising Speech Pathology status (CPSP) professional registration with AHPRA (essential).
• Experience working with children and young people with complex needs including developmental delays, difficulties and disability.
• An ability to work both independently and part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Confident oral and written communication skills.

If you bring a lot of what we are looking for (or not all), we encourage you to submit your application. We consider a person’s suitability in relation to the opportunities they’ve had.

Benefits and Support

• Flexible working. Compress your working days, flexible work hours, work from home and hybrid options.
• Monthly bonus - Increase your take home pay by exceeding your clinical KPI.
• Professional development – Monthly clinical supervision, 2 days paid PD leave, annual professional development allowance and attend monthly internal multidisciplinary workshops.
• Career progression. We’re passionate about supporting our team members to achieve their professional goals, wherever you are in your career. 
• Our Employee Assistance Program includes access to mental health resources, counselling support and wellbeing portals.
• Salary packaging – Reduce your taxable income by paying for everyday good and services using your pre-tax pay! 
• Discounted health and fitness membership for you and your family.
• Fun! Annual team day, discipline team day, wellbeing activities, birthday celebrations and events.

Our Culture

Youthrive is an organisation centred upon empowerment and underpinned by our values of being a professional, ethical, caring, and collaborative team. 

• Strong valued based organisation committed to our purpose.
• We share our knowledge and learn from each other to provide holistic care to clients.
• Passionate about helping our team members achieve their own personal and professional goals.
• We have lunch together as a team each day.
• Inclusive Employer 2023-2024 named by Diversity Council Australia
• We welcome you to share any support or adjustments you need to enable you to participate equitably in our recruitment process. If you have questions or concerns, please speak with the contact person before or during your application. Your information will remain confidential.

Other Requirements

• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Eligibility as a Medicare provider.
• Current driver’s licence.
• Applicants must be eligible to legally work in Australia and proof of eligibility will be requested.
• Be fully COVID-19 vaccinated or have an approved medical exemption.

To Apply

• Please submit your resume and cover letter addressing the key responsibilities of the role. 
• Job applications will be reviewed as they are received.

For more information contact Hannah Lyons on 07 3558 6*** or email *******@youthrive.com.au