Address Job title: Speech Pathologist wanted in Darwin, NT - Relocation Assistance Provided
Working Hours: Full Time, 38hrs/week
Salary: Competitive salary (professional level 2 or 3 dependant on level of experience)
Location: Darwin, NT
Our client provides Disability and Therapy Services for children, adolescents and adults, through Supported Independent Living, Short Term Accommodation, Pathways Program and Allied Health therapy programs (including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Psychology). They employ evidence-based practice, with research driving continual innovation and growth. Staff have access to comprehensive training and skill development as well as regular upskilling opportunities and ongoing specialist disability training.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive salary (professional level 2 or 3 dependant on level of experience)
Salary packaging available
Relocation assistance
Flexible working hours
Internal career opportunities
Work satisfaction – Love what you do and why you do it!
Duties include:
Working in a culturally diverse environment, provide a contemporary, evidence-based speech pathology service, including assessment, treatment planning and evaluation, for people presenting with a wide range of conditions and syndromes
Work collaboratively with families/caregivers to assess, plan, implement and review targeted and meaningful developmental therapy
Select, develop, and tailor augmentative and alternative communication systems, programs and resources for participants with communication needs based upon speech pathology assessments
Maintain internal and external stakeholder communication
Lead and contribute to the development of individual and group programs within the company service areas
Attendance and contribution to team and organisational meetings, including the provision of in-services and quality and service development activities
Ability to implement WHS, Risk Management and Quality Assurance requirements
Ensure billable Key Performance Indicators are met
Essential Criteria:
Not limited to but before you apply, we need you to have
Undergraduate or post graduate qualification in Speech Pathology
Current membership with Speech Pathology Australia (or eligible for membership) Minimum 2 years of clinical experience with a paediatric and/or adultcaseload
Demonstrated clinical competency and experience in conducting assessments and writing
high quality individualised assessment and program reports
Strong commitment to supporting clients to achieve their goals working in a person/family centred practice model
Excellent written and verbal communication skills demonstrated by the ability to interact and negotiate with a wide range of people
Experience working with clients and families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
Current Ochre Card, Criminal History Check, FirstAid Certificate and NT Drivers Licence
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