Speech Therapist

Ungooroo Aboriginal Corporation is looking for an experienced Speech Therapist to join our clinical team, working with children and adults to assess and treat a range of speech and language disorders.  

This position is being offered 1 day per week on either a subcontracting or employee basis.  

Although this is a non-identified role, we strongly encourage Aboriginal people to apply. 

• Join a growing team of medical and allied health professionals
• Waitlist of clients
• Modern and spacious clinical rooms
• Dedicated administrative support team
• Electronic diary and booking system
• Salary sacrifice and packaging for employees
• Supported social media marketing

• Assessment and intervention of children with receptive and expressive language delays and disorders, speech sound disorders and complex disability
• Provide early intervention to babies and children
• Assessment and management of dysphagia
• Assessment and management of children with difficulties with phonological awareness and literacy
• Liaison with parents and schools to implement programs
• Assessment and intervention for clients with dysarthria, apraxia
• Administer therapy for rehabilitation of patients with communication problems caused by disabilities or hearing loss
• Maintain all patient records and notes in accordance with legal requirements 
• Use evidence-based, problem-solving approach to clinical care 

• Good interpersonal and communication skills 
• Be able to work in a team and ability to network with other services and health professionals
• Demonstrated patient-focused approach with genuine empathy and interest in patient needs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Be always well-presented, friendly and courteous
• Professional presentation and positive attitude

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Therapy and Certified as a Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Professional indemnity insurance
• Experience working with Aboriginal people
• Experience working as a Speech Therapist in a community setting
• Current Drivers Licence
• Eligible for Medicare Provider Number

Please note: Applicants will be subject to a Working with Children Check and a Criminal History Check

Find out more about Ungooroo at www.ungooroo.com.au or email **@ungooroo.com.au.