Ears up Tails wagging An amazing opPAWtunity awaits you onboard The Speech Express
This is an exciting opportunity for a fabulous speech pathology student to jump aboard our pack of professionals working as a therapy assistant
About Us
* The Speech Express is a paediatric private practice in Chirnside Park pioneering Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy by integrating animal assisted interventions.
* We are proud to be one of the very first Speech Pathology clinics in Victoria to have therapy dogs integrated into our therapy services.
* Be part of something very special as modern, evidence-based speech pathology meets a furry friend with a tail and anything becomes PAWsible.
About the Role/The Therapy Express Service in a Nutshell:
* Due to overwhelming demand for speech pathology services, we have devised the Therapy Express Service to give our clients more opportunities to access intervention and speech pathology supports.
* Work collaboratively with our team of speech pathologists and support clients, as you deliver a therapy plan devised by the treating speech pathologist at the client's home or educational setting.
* Consolidate your learning and clinical skills with guidance and ongoing support from our speech pathologists and occupational therapists.
* Enjoy flexible hours while you study where you arrange when you see the clients.
* Potential opportunities to stay on as an early career speech pathologist and begin working alongside your own therapy dog
You are paw-fect for our pack if you...
* are creative, driven, flexible and have excellent communication skills;
* like freedom in how you work and value a healthy work-life balance;
* have a keen interest in animal assisted therapy;
* want to be financially rewarded because you know you're worth it
* value getting hands on experience in the paediatric setting;
* appreciate the importance of autonomy and personality and don't believe in following a cookie cutter approach – "one size does not fit all"
Our Workplace Culture:
* Regular supervision, professional development opportunities and social events;
* Work in an environment that promotes individuality and creativity;
* Neat casual - no need for formal business attire
* Commitment to work/life balance.
The boring (but oh so important) bits:
Essential requirements/documents
* Currently undertaking a Speech Pathology degree `
* Working with Children Check
* Driver's License
* Police Check
* Professional indemnity insurance (or willingness to obtain)
* Current First Aid Certificate (desirable)
So, are you ready to join our pack?
If your answer is YES, go on and wag that tail
If you are keeno-supremo please shoot us your resume with a cover letter that introduces yourself to us, and feel free to include your favourite dog breed or dog joke - let's make job hunting a little more fun
If you have any questions about the position, please don't hesitate to reach out for a chat over the phone. We look forward to hearing from you
Contact
Katrina our Practice Manager via email or call the clinic on
Please check us out on Instagram via @the_speech_express_