About St Louis:
St Louis Care is a proud, family-owned organisation that has been delivering personalised, compassionate care to South Australians since 1946. Guided by our core values of inclusion, choice, dignity, and respect, we are committed to empowering individuals to live life to the fullest through tailored, person-centred support.
Our motto, "Let our family take care of you," reflects not only our dedication to the people we support but also to the team who makes it all possible. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we invest in their growth, wellbeing, and success. At St Louis Care, we foster a strong culture of care, where diversity is celebrated, professional development is encouraged, and every team member has the opportunity to thrive.
St Louis Care is made up of four specialist service areas:
* St Louis Homes – NDIS-approved provider for younger onset dementia
* St Louis Home Care – Government-approved and private support at home care provider
* St Louis Nursing Home – Boutique residential aged care
* St Louis Allied Health – Covering both Metro and Fly in Fly Out (FIFO) allied health services supporting South Australian communities
Role: Speech Therapist - Integrated Care & FIFO Outreach - Part-Time or Full-Time
We are seeking a versatile and passionate Speech Therapist to join our dynamic Allied Health team in a role that spans the full continuum of care – from paediatric NDIS participants to aged care residents, delivered across metropolitan Adelaide and remote South Australian communities via our innovative fly-in fly-out (FIFO) program. This is a rare opportunity to develop expertise across diverse populations while making healthcare accessible to underserved communities.
To be successful in this role:
* Experience or knowledge in the following area:
* Communication support, assess and treat speech, language, voice, and cognitive-communication disorders.
* Help maintain independence and quality of life through personalised therapy plans
* Assist Clients with cognitive-communication challenges due to dementia, brain injury, or neurological conditions.
* Develop safe swallowing strategies and mealtime plans tailored to each client.
* Evaluate swallowing function and diagnose dysphagia.
* Delivering comprehensive speech therapy services to clients across metropolitan Adelaide and remote South Australia, including Home Care Package recipients, NDIS participants (Paediatric and Adult) and supported independent living within our NDIS homes.
* Educate staff and carers on safe feeding techniques and dysphagia management.
Essentials:
* National Police Clearance (no older than 2 years)
* Must hold a Bachelor or Master of Speech Pathology
* Must be a member of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).
* NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children Check
* Valid SA driver's licence and willingness to fly in small aircraft for outreach
* Current First Aid and CPR certification
Benefits:
* Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
* Competitive salary + 12% super.
* Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing and mental health support.
* Exclusive discounts at selected local businesses through our community partnership program.
* A meaningful role that makes a real difference in people's lives.
Apply Now:
If you are excited about this opportunity, we would love to hear from you Please submit your resume and a one-page cover letter highlighting your experience and passions. Be sure to include two professional referees.
We appreciate all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.