Graduate Program Now Open - Speech Pathologists
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We’re a passionate, collaborative, and forward-thinking team of therapists, with one common goal – making a positive difference in people's lives.
If you are a therapist eager to make a difference and enjoy working within a passionate, collaborative, and supportive organisation, Kern is the right place for you.
Whether working with individuals and their families in hospital, aged care, or community settings, we aim to set the standard for allied health services in WA.
We believe that by developing innovative and effective therapy delivery methods, we can raise expectations for therapy service quality.
Why work with Kern?
As a Graduate, we understand that career development, workplace culture, and a strong support structure are essential for a high-quality team experience. To support your growth, Kern offers:
* A diverse caseload aligned with your interests and passions. Our goal is to provide variety for engagement and professional development.
* A values-driven organisation with a strong support network. As a Graduate, you'll benefit from an extended leadership structure and mentorship from seniors and external mentors.
* A commitment to a high-quality, compassionate client experience through the Kern Supports Model. We adopt a ‘team around the person’ approach to help clients achieve their goals and live their best lives.
* A carefully designed new graduate development program to help you reach your professional goals, with ample mentoring.
* A dedicated leadership & senior team aligned with the Kern coaching framework to accelerate your growth and career progression .
What’s in it for you:
* A competitive starting salary and mileage allowance at 99 cents per km
* A bonus of 5 Kern days per year, in addition to annual leave
* Flexible work options to suit your lifestyle — part-time and full-time roles available
* A technology package to enable remote work
* A $200 Personal Resource Allowance to build your therapy resources kit
* Extensive professional development opportunities
* An $8,000 sign-on bonus for direct applications
* If you refer a friend who joins, you may receive a $3,000 referral fee
The Role
As a mobile community-based Speech Pathologist, working within a collaborative interdisciplinary team, you will deliver high-quality, person-centred supports across Bertram, Rockingham, and South Metro regions. You will work in partnership with families and support networks, addressing a range of disability-related needs from short-term to complex, long-term cases.
Clinics are located in Bertram and Mandurah, with caseloads balanced based on your location.
You will be supported by your clinical Team Leader, Clinical Service Managers, Seniors, Mentors, and work alongside other dedicated professionals, including speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, psychologists, positive behaviour support practitioners, and therapy assistants.
What you will need to bring:
* A passion to provide optimal client care, utilizing your skills and pursuing continuous professional growth
* Commitment to Kern’s values: Seek to Understand; Play as a Team; Be Different, Better; and be Passionate about the Kern Way
Standard qualifications include:
* A Bachelor of Science (Speech Pathology) or equivalent
* SPA registration
* A Working with Children Check
* An NDIS Worker Screening Check
What do you think?
If you'd like to learn more, please contact Amanda Hardwick at 0488 788 362 or for a confidential chat or to request our Graduate Program Booklet.
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