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

Speech Pathologist - Seymour location– Full time /Part Time (Grade 1 or 2)

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with communication challenges? Do you have a strong desire to work in a dynamic and fulfilling environment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Join our dedicated team as a Speech Pathologist and be part of a fantastic multi-disciplinary team who are transforming lives through effective therapy services.

If you are a new graduate or an experienced Speech Pathologist, looking for a tree change, come and join our Seymour team.

Aside from the opportunity to work for a large state-wide organisation supporting customers with a disability to live their best life, working with Scope means you will receive:

• A generous professional development budget including paid leave entitlements as well as a structured practice support, supervision, and mentoring program.
• Access to supportive technology and therapeutic resources to assist with your practice including an iPhone and iPad.
• Substantial salary packaging allowance to reduce your tax as well as competitive remuneration in line with our current Enterprise Bargaining Agreement

As a Speech Pathologist in our team you will:

• Have the opportunity to provide services to children and/or adults.
• Build upon our customers’ strengths, developing meaningful therapeutic interventions.
• Embrace evidence based best practices to achieve outcomes for the people we support
• Deliver services in line with multidisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and consultative models of practice.
• Work closely with customers, family members, and other stakeholders to assist our customers to reach their individual goals.
• Join a supportive team of allied health professionals

Working in our Team you will benefit from:

Support and mentoring: Whether you are an experienced clinician, or just starting your journey, our team provides support and mentoring that fosters professional development and personal growth. You will have access to experienced professionals who can guide you and help you achieve your goals while also having the opportunity to share your knowledge with our graduates.
Collaboration: Working in our teams at Scope allows you to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team who love to share their skills, knowledge, and perspectives. This helps you solve complex problems and develop creative solutions for our customers that are not always possible when flying solo.
Sharing of resources: Working in our team you will have access to resources and you also receive administrative support to help schedule and rebook appointments. This saves you time and enables you to focus on being a clinician.
Work-life balance: Our team values work-life balance and strives to create a flexible and supportive work environment. We have a hybrid model, so you will have the opportunity to work from home, the community and our office spaces. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and take time off when you need it. We offer you the flexibility to work the hours that suit you, so you can achieve the balance that works for you.
Opportunities for growth: We have a diverse Therapy team across Scope, which offers opportunities for growth and advancement. You will have the chance to take on new responsibilities, develop new skills, and advance your career through higher degrees and opportunities to take part in research project.

You will also have access a shares pool car, salary packaging, fantastic team leader and supportive team.

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 practicing member of Speech Pathology Australia
• NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance
• Proof of 3 doses of COVID-19 vaccination in accordance with Scope policy
• Valid Australian Working Rights and an International Police Check if you have lived or worked overseas for more than one (1) year within the last ten years

Scope as an Employer

View our stance on inclusion and diversity, human rights and our Covid-19 policies.

Take your career on a journey with Scope and work proactively with us to achieve our mission!

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Sharon Fragomeni sfragomeni@scopeaust.org.au

If at any time you require us to adjust our recruitment process to meet your individual needs please email careers@scopeaust.org.au

Please note, successful applicants will be required to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance and a Working with Children Check. 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 will also be required. As part of our Covid-19 response the Scope Covid-19 policy requires all our employees regardless of the job to have received at least 3 doses of a Covid-19 vaccine. Please note that the offer will be conditional on meeting these requirements.

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