About Us:
Barefoot Therapists is a leading multi-disciplinary paediatric practice located on the scenic Mornington Peninsula. We offer services from infancy through adolescence into adulthood at our Barefoot Child & Family Centre in Rosebud and Gadara Farm in Boneo. Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality, engaging therapy in both indoor and outdoor settings, supported by a strong clinical leadership team.
About you:
You are a Speech Pathologist new to your career wishing to join an experienced multidisciplinary team. You are passionate about paediatrics, family centered services and eager to work as part of a large team. Our therapists work primarily with neurodiverse children and their families.
Responsibilities:
- Provide evidence-based 1:1 intervention incorporating client's interests.
- Develop and review client goals in conjunction with clients and their families.
- Conduct assessments and provide feedback to families.
- Write professional reports outlining assessment results and therapy progress.
- Collaborate with families, educators, and healthcare professionals.
- Support families with NDIS navigation and connect them with local services.
- Optional: provide group programs in conjunction with another therapist.
Requirements:
- Registration with Speech Pathology Australia.
- Valid driver’s license and own car.
- NDIS worker screening and Working with Children checks.
- Commitment to high standards of practice and professional development.
Benefits:
- Competitive new graduate/early career salary: $85,000 - $90,000 per annum (inclusive of super).
- Flexible work hours, including school hours only if preferred.
- Reduced caseload when you start and comprehensive induction to the role.
- Comprehensive admin assistance; all your bookings, rescheduling, invoicing, payments etc is taken care of. We want our therapists to focus on what they do best, providing excellent intervention to our clients.
- Laptop provided as well as laptop stand and keyboard for ergonomic seating.
- Additional 2 paid mental health days on top of personal leave entitlements.
- Opportunities for professional development (in house and external).
- Weekly supervision with experienced senior speech pathologists.
- Access to an extensive resource bank including assessments, intervention programs, toys, games, sensory items, craft items and more.
Join a practice that invests in your career and offers a flexible, supportive and engaging work environment. For more details, visit our website or social media pages.
- [Barefoot Therapists Website](https://www.barefoottherapists.com.au)
- [Barefoot Therapists Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BarefootOT3939/)
- [Barefoot Therapists Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/barefoottherapists/?hl=en)
Apply Now:
For further information please contact Kara (Speech Pathologist & Therapy Team Leader) on (03) 5981 1*** or ****@barefoottherapists.com.au