About us
We are a multidisciplinary team including speech pathology, occupational therapy and early childhood practitioners. We enjoy problem-solving together, sharing our challenges and expertise, developing our skills and supporting each other.
We have been an established paediatric clinic with a solid reputation, for many years. We are now expanding into adult speech pathology and are looking for a speech pathologist who is keen to work a mixed caseload, preferably with adult experience.
For less experienced clinicians we have a senior speech pathologist who has vast experience in adult speech pathology, who is providing supervision in this area.
Tasks and Responsibilities
* Providing best-practice assessment and speech pathology services to adults and children in our modern clinic.
* Writing assessment and progress reports.
* Liaising with families and other professionals.
* Maintaining and expanding your knowledge base.
* Sharing your knowledge with the rest of the team.
* Providing a mobile service to surrounding areas on some days.
About You
* You have an interest in working in private practice and are committed to directly supporting clients and their families.
* You have a committment to learning and applying evidence-based therapies to your practice.
* You are keen to engage in professional support team meetings
* You are empathetic and will work with our families within a non-judgmental and supportive framework.
* You may be a new graduate or you may have years of experience - all are encouraged to apply.
* You may be an Australian citizen, or international candidate applying under a VISA 482 or 494.
Requirements
* Bachelor of Speech Pathology or higher
* Blue Card for Working with Children must be held before commencing work
* Certified Practising Speech Pathologist status with Speech Pathology Australia must be obtained before starting employment
* Eligibility to Obtain a Medicare Provider Number
* Australian Driver's License to be held prior to commencing work
* Professional Indemnity Insurance must be held
Benefits
* Rewarding salary
* 12% Superannuation
* 17.5% Annual Leave Loading
* This role is full-time, however hours are spread over a 9 day fortnight, giving you one day off each fortnight for yourself.
* Professional Development Program
* Support for new graduates/early career speech pathologists, involving gradually increasing caseload over time, and regular meetings with a supervisor for case discussions.
* Opportunities for senior staff members to take on a supervisor role
* Reception staff to take care of the administrative side of the job for you, saving you much time and headaches, leaving you to focus on what you love.
* Access to own iPad and Apple Pencil
* Your own access to subscriptions such as the Informed SLP, Canva, LessonPix and others
* Access to plentiful assessments and resources