Speech Pathologist

Do you need employer sponsorship? Northcott may be able to helpIf you are an overseas trained SLP ready to move to Australia, or even if you are already in Australia ready for your next challenge, contact Northcott.At Northcott, our therapy teams are committed to providing our local communities with much needed therapy services, in an inclusive, welcoming and multi-disciplinary environment.
This position is available at Wollongong, NSW.
We provide ongoing support, mentorship, and career development Our multi-disciplinary approach not only provides support for our customers and their families, but also for you as a therapist, from your peers, administration, and leadership team - but also the wider clinical services group including our Support Practitioners, Social Workers, and Support Coordinators.
We are across NSW, QLD, and the ACT.
Why work for The Northcott Society? Northcott is a leading disability service provider.
We provide dynamic and personalised support to children and adults with disability, whom we support and empower to live the life they choose.You will be joining a friendly, supportive, and collaborative team not only in your local area, but you also become part of the wider therapy teams across QLD/NSW/ACT.We have a family-friendly workplace with flexible hours for you to manage your home and work lives effectively.We are very happy to discuss working from home when appropriate to your caseload, or a 9-day fortnight if you prefer.We have formalised supervision, peer-to-peer support, and attendance at regular therapy forums, as well as structured internal training and support.You will have 2 weeks paid Professional Development leave (pro rata for part time) including some funding towards approved courses, seminars, etc.5 weeks paid annual leave and additional paid parental leave.As a not-for-profit, we are able to offer salary sacrifice as well as a number of other employee benefits, such as discounted gym & health fund membership, discounted motor vehicle services, and entertainment cards.
In this role you will: Provide a high-quality Speech Pathology assessment and intervention service that is evidence-based and solutions-focused.Manage a mixed caseload with complex and varied needs.Be able to work with customers of all ages, their families, and carers to identify strengths, skills, and goals.Use appropriate assessment tools and methods to assess strengths and areas of development, in order to identify suitable intervention strategies.Be able to deliver therapy in a variety of environments, e.g.
centre-based, schools/preschools, group homes, homes, and via telehealth.Demonstrate and embody Northcott values: 'innovative, respectful, and brave'.Contribute proactively to the ongoing development of professional knowledge and skills within the Speech Pathology profession.
Requirements: Ability to enter and work in Australia under approved employer sponsored visa types.Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology.Current SPA registration (or registration in progress).Experience delivering evidence-based therapy to a paediatric, adolescent, and/or adult caseload.Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload and administrative responsibilities in an autonomous, efficient, and effective manner.An understanding of the NDIS framework and working within a fee-for-service model is desired.Be able to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.NDIS Worker Check & WWCC (or willingness to obtain).Current First Aid Certificate (including CPR) or willingness to obtain.Covid Vaccination StatusThe health and safety of our people, customers, and communities is our number one priority.
To maintain this, we require all of our employees to show evidence that they have received the two full primary doses and at least one booster dose of a TGA approved Covid-19 vaccination.
Evidence of your current vaccination status or medical exemption will be required.
Northcott will consider exemptions on a case-by-case basis.Diversity and Inclusion StatementNorthcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment.
We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.
Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTIQ+ identity, disability, gender, age, religion, or caring responsibilities.
If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, if you have a preferred contact method or require any information provided in an alternative format, please contact Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at.

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