Windermere is an independent community service organisation working across the Southeast of Victoria to help those who need it most. We provide services such as Communities for Children, Family Health & Wellbeing, Childhood Development, Education & Support, Early Intervention & Therapy Services, NDIS Support Coordination and Plan Management, Homelessness Support, Counselling Services, and Recovery Support Services.
Why work at Windermere?
We value teamwork, learning and flexible working arrangements. Full‐time employees can work a 9‐day fortnight, and staff enjoy a 17.5% annual leave loading, gift days off, and a range of other benefits.
Staff perks
* Flexible ways of working – office, home and outreach
* Above award personal leave and 17.5% annual leave loading
* Gifted days off (between Christmas and New Year)
* Employee Referral Program – $500 per referral
* Flexible leave scheme (50/52, 51/52)
* Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year + additional $2,650 meals and entertainment)
* 6 weeks paid parental leave, in addition to government funded parental leave pay (PLP)
* Structured performance and 1‐on‐1 development check‐ins
* Secondment and career growth opportunities
* Staff discount programme for everyday items
* Opportunities for professional development
* Rostered days off or 9‐day fortnight
* Cultural leave & wellbeing leave
* High‐quality IT equipment
* Access to fleet vehicles
About the role
As a Paediatric Speech Pathologist you will manage a caseload and deliver a broad range of evidence‐informed intervention strategies, standardised assessments and parent training to improve communication and participation in social and educational settings for children.
Your responsibilities include:
* Conducting face‐to‐face consultation and relationship building in natural environments, schools, kindergartens and our therapy spaces.
* Collaborating with a trans‐disciplinary team to design and deliver comprehensive support plans.
* Providing key worker support and advice to families and children on speaking, listening, understanding language, fluency and social skills.
* Delivering discipline‐specific assessment and intervention for children aged 0‐9 years and their families with a range of disabilities.
To succeed in this role
You are confident, enthusiastic and self‐motivated, capable of working independently to meet targets while thriving in a fast‐paced, collaborative environment.
Key selection criteria
* Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology and current registration with Speech Pathology Australia.
* Minimum 3 years experience managing, supervising and leading staff.
* Minimum 5 years discipline‐specific clinical experience, with sound theoretical knowledge in paediatric practice (0‐9 years).
* The ability to meet the service‐delivery requirement of 4 hours/day with a consumer‐focused, high‐quality service.
* Knowledge and experience assessing children from 0 to 9 with a variety of clinical and developmental needs.
* Experience in prescribing assistive technology.
* Willingness to obtain Medicare Provider Registration.
* Proficient in ICT for telehealth, case‐note documentation and online learning modules.
* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and support others in meeting KPIs.
* Ability to build trusting relationships with children, families and the Early Intervention and Therapy Service team.
* Open to continuous quality improvement and ongoing learning as part of a high‐performing team.
* Commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive, safe and accessible practices.
* Willingness to undertake relevant pre‐employment screening and checks – NDIS worker screening, police check, pre‐employment medical and working with children's check.
* Right to work in Australia (Australian citizen, permanent resident or visa holder with full working rights).
How to apply
To apply, visit our online portal and review the position description. Please address the key selection criteria in your application letter. If you need any specific adjustments during the recruitment, interview or onboarding process, contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist at +613 8794 1349 or opportunities@windermere.org.au.
Equality and inclusion
Windermere is committed to creating equitable environments for consumers and employees. We work to ensure all peoples from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, CALD, LGBTIQ+ communities and those living with disability will feel accepted, affirmed, safe and celebrated. We proudly hold a Rainbow Tick accreditation and have a Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan endorsed by Reconciliation Australia.
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