Overview
As a Speech Pathologist, you will work in an integrated and holistic way to enhance the outcomes of children. In partnership with the Centre Director, Educators and families, you will engage and support the most vulnerable children and families and focus on targeted capacity building strategies to enhance every child's communication, emergent literacy and social development.
Responsibilities
- Implement evidence-informed capacity building approaches to enhance outcomes for children and families within the early learning and care setting.
- Work alongside Centre Directors, Educators and other key stakeholders to observe, identify and support the progression of children's learning, development and well-being.
- As a key member of the care team around the child, communicate and engage regularly with families to support the inclusion and participation of their child.
- Build linkages with local services and streamline referral pathways into and out of the centre.
- Attend and participate in Centre Team meetings and contribute to the development of a robust, cohesive team.
- Maintain close liaison and attend regular supervision with the National Manager - Speech Pathology (or Speech Pathology, Team Leader).
- Deliver professional development and contribute to reports, briefings, resources as required.
- Ensure that all administrative requirements are met and maintained in accordance with Goodstart Early Learning policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years' experience
- Demonstrated high level of interpersonal, communication, negotiation and coaching skills
- Strong understanding of child development (birth - 5 years)
- Ability to document, analyse and report on relevant key performance indicators
- Desirable, but not essential - Hanen Learning Language and Loving It Training Certification
Benefits
- Vehicle Allowance, Laptop and Phone
- Flexible work arrangements giving you choice about when and how work will be done (as agreed with line manager)
- Access to discounted childcare (up to 15%)
- Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program with BUPA
- Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more
- Free annual flu shot (optional)
- Option to purchase extra leave for greater work life balance
- First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
- Contribution to a globally recognised early years practice and learning outcomes
- Investment in your growth with tools, training and experiences to enhance outcomes for children
How to apply
Click ‘Apply Now' and submit your application. We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process. At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email [emailprotected]
If you are a placement agency or external recruiter, please refrain from submitting resumes to Goodstart unless you have a signed staffing agency agreement with us. Goodstart will not be responsible for or pay any placement fees for candidates submitted by agencies that are not approved suppliers. Any resumes received from agencies or external recruiters without an agreement will be reviewed by Goodstart and may be shared with our internal recruiting team for their reference.
Equal opportunity and Child Safe statements: We are an equal opportunity employer with an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are committed to Reconciliation and creating a sense of belonging for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. We are a Child Safe Organisation and require candidates to have or obtain a valid working with children check.
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📌 Speech Pathologist - Regional QLD (Cairns)
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
📍 Cairns Regional