Speech Pathologist

About Us :

We are a multidisciplinary allied health clinic providing speech therapy, occupational therapy, play therapy, and psychology services.

We predominately serve paediatric clients, but also provide services to teenagers and adults in the community, depending on their needs.

Our mission is to support and empower our clients through skilled, bilingual and family-centred therapy services.

Through achieving this mission, we aspire to realise our vision to be a beacon of hope for families from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

About You :

• Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent
• Current membership with Speech Pathology Australia
• Current Drivers' Licence
• Working with Children’s Check (WWCC)

Position Summary :

The Speech Pathologist will be responsible for efficient, evidence-based clinical service delivery to a caseload of clients who are funded by the NDIS, Medicare and other private operators. The Speech Pathologist will work as the Allied Health team and will be required to work autonomously and at a self-directed pace in order to achieve clinical targets.

Key Requirements :

• Positive energy!
• A love for working with children
• Passionate about Bilingualism
• Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent
• Working with Children Check and National Police Check
• Punctual, reliable and committed
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the NDIS
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Proven track record in creating efficiency and meeting targets 
• Clear, personable and professional communication, both written and spoken
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Professional communication style to all internal and external stakeholders
• Good computer skills required for the company practice management software
• Ability to work within a team and autonomously
• Ability to follow direction and take initiative

Job Responsibility :

Within this role you will be responsible for:

• Paediatric caseload primarily working with ages 2-18, Meeting with parents or caregivers to conduct initial consultations
• Liaising with parents or caregivers to establish child and family-centred goals.
• Conduct therapy to support children to achieve their goals.
• Developing resources for therapy and home programs.Liaising with other professionals that are involved in the child’s care.
• Manageable client-related responsibilities (approximately 70% of your time), with the remainder allocated for administrative duties and continued learning
• Provide speech and language consultation and oversight of programs, to both therapist team and to clients
• Provide speech and language therapy to clients within the program models
• Provide direct speech and language therapy, train and support clients to run goals and interventions
• Administer speech and language assessments, develop and implement therapy plans for any speech and language referrals
• Conduct termly speech and language screeners within the local community
• Monitor, evaluate and review progress and therapy plans
• Undertake appropriate professional development, including self-reflection
• Work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to provide holistic therapy programs 
• Comply with all company policies and procedures
• A commitment to meeting client and organisational expectations
• Adopt and embrace company values and philosophy
• Ensure the environment is kept in a safe and hygienic state at all times
• Commitment to work as an effective team member
• Promote the company and it’s interests to the local and wider community
• Ensure all communication is completed in a professional and polite manner, to all internal and external stakeholders
• Participation in professional development opportunities to support continuous learning relevant to position
• Participation in peer supervision to ensure services respond to family need and best practice principles

Job Functions :

Speech Pathologist

Job Benefits :

Financial Benefits

● $78,000 - $100,000 including superannuation

● Incentive program (commissions) which can add an average of $3000 to your annual salary

● Company-paid professional indemnity and public liability insurance

● Travel reimbursement $$$

Professional Development and Growth

● Annual PD allowance package of $3000

● Be supported working amongst a team of Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Play Therapists, and Psychologists.

● Multidisciplinary meetings and opportunities to discuss complex cases and learn

● Routine and regular one-on-one supervision, as well as discipline-specific team meetings focused on ongoing learning and professional development

● A filtered caseload according to your experience, where your clients are approved by your supervisor before they are booked with you

● Structured onboarding program

● Structured graduate program for new graduate therapists

● Report writing and travel are booked into your calendar, and do not take away from your administrative time

● Ongoing opportunities for career progression, professional development, and training

● Fantastic resources including assessments, toys, games, books, and technology, including company laptop & ipad

Selling Point :

Speech Pathologist

Contact :

Chloe Wong