Speech Pathologist

Role: Speech Pathology Coach

Location: Cairns, QLD

Employment Type: Permanent Part time 0.5fte = 19hrs per week

Are you passionate about:

• Working as a coach in partnership with educators and other early childhood professionals?
• Applying your speech pathology knowledge and expertise outside of a traditional clinical model?
• Working in unique, natural settings to promote positive outcomes for children?

If this resonates, we'd love to hear from you

As a Speech Pathologist at Goodstart Early Learning, you will get to see the impact of your work daily through the eyes of children, families and Educators. You will be part of a unique national Allied Health team working in the early learning sector

Your Impact:

• 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 strong, 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.

You'll bring to the table:

• 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

What Goodstart can offer you:

• Vehicle Allowance, Laptop and Phone
• Flexible work arrangements giving you choice about when and how work will be done in order to better manage your work and non-work needs (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 even greater work life balance
• First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
• Work for a company that has an aspiration to be globally recognised for early years practice and learning outcomes
• Gain significant investment in your growth and development with support, tools, training and experiences that will truly enhance the progress and outcomes for children in their earliest years.

How to apply:

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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.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all positions.

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Supporting our people and protecting our children:

We're an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We're also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.