Speech Pathologist

Why work for Northcott

• We are a friendly, supportive and collaborative team in Ipswich and the wider therapy teams across QLD/NSW/ACT.
• Base salary + salary packaging + super.
• 9 day fortnight or other flexible work options.
• 5 weeks annual leave each year.
• 14 weeks paid parental leave (in addition to Government paid leave).
• Laptop & iPhone all provided.
• Fleet vehicles for school, home and community visits. 
• Purpose built multi-disciplinary therapy centres.
• 10 days professional development leave each year + $1,000 external PD allowance per year.
• Clinical supervision program. 
• No late nights or weekends.
• Career growth opportunities - Discipline Lead, Clinical Educator, Team Lead.
• Dedicated administration support.

About us

Northcott provides support to children, young people and adults with a range of disabilities including intellectual disability, physical disability, autism and global developmental delay.

Assessments and therapy are conducted in a family centred way to enable the customer to live as independently as possible at home, in education or work and in the community.

We provide timely and evidence based therapy and clinical support to people with a disability, their families and support networks by providing information, support, training and advice within a capacity building approach.

Find out more about Speech Pathology at Northcott here.

Here’s what some of the team have told us: 

• “I enjoy working in such a supportive team, and I like that we can do joint sessions because I learn so much from everyone else.”
• “As a new Mum coming back from maternity leave, you were accommodating and flexible with hours.”
• “I like the supervision here, my supervisor is supportive. I like the range of clients we see.”
• “The team is extremely friendly and supportive and there is a great work-life balance.”
• “We have a diverse caseload which is great.”

Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and professional registration with SPA.
• Experience delivering evidence based therapy to a paediatric, adolescent and/or adult caseload.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload and administrative responsibilities in an autonomous, efficient and effective manner.
• An understanding of the NDIS framework and working within a fee for service model is desired.
• Be able to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills – written, oral and listening.
• Be computer literate and familiar with using customer record systems.
• Hold a current First Aid Certificate (including CPR) or willingness to obtain one.
• QLD Working With Children check (Blue Card)
• NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
• Must have a valid driver's licence and willingness to travel as required.
• Access to use of own vehicle, if pool car not available (KM reimbursement available).
• Position suitable for a new graduate

Let's have a conversation today!

Full and part time opportunities available. We are known for our family-friendly, flexible approach. Let's talk!

Contact Susie Bass, Recruitment Consultant today for a confidential chat. 

Covid Vaccination Status
The health and safety of our people, customers and communities is our number one priority. This means that we require all of our employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid 19 and maintain regular booster shots (unless granted an exemption). Evidence of your current vaccination status or medical exemption will be required.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTIQ+ identity, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, if you have a preferred contact method or require any information provided in an alternative format, please contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at *********@northcott.com.au .

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