Speech Pathologist – Mount Gambier

• Full-time position based in Mount Gambier, South Australia.
• $92k – $112k Inc of Super + Salary Packaging + meals & entertainment card
• Relocation assistance available
• Flexible Friendly organisation, WFH & part time options available

Your Speech Pathologist Dream Job Awaits in Stunning Mount Gambier, SA

The Benevolent Society's vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.

As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our First Nations people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

We offer our services to a diverse range of clients from adults to children with physical or intellectual disabilities, working flexibly either in their homes, community settings or from our office space.

As a passionate Speech Pathologist, you'll be embraced by our multi-disciplinary disability services team. This journey is about collaboration, and you won't walk it alone. Our seasoned Senior Practitioners and fellow Allied Health Professionals are your trusty companions, guiding you every step of the way. They're here to empower you to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, and client- focused services that truly make a difference

Hold onto your hat You'll be traveling in style with our pool cars, taking your services to clients in and around the magnificent Mount Gambier. The scenic routes are just a bonus

We are open to applications from experienced Speech Pathologists, those with less experience and those with disability experience and without, so get in touch to have a chat today

In this role, you'll be tasked with a range of exciting duties, including:

• Providing high-quality, culturally appropriate assessments and interventions for individuals with language, literacy, voice, and specific eating, drinking, or total communication needs.
• Crafting personalised treatment and therapy plans to cater to the unique needs of our diverse clientele.
• Implement appropriate evidence-based services that meet the needs of clients according to the goals and within the allocated hours of their NDIS plan
• Participating in support planning processes to ensure effective, coordinated service provision that meets clients' needs.
• Liaise with relevant persons in the client's environment e.g. family members, carers etc. regarding implications and management of eating, drinking or communication needs

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A 'best life' is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:

• Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay
• Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.
• Work/Life Balance – Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.
• Recognition and Reward – Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
• Wellness – Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
• Professional development – We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.
• Our Reconciliation Commitment – First Nations employees have access to cultural and ceremonial leave, as well as the options to be a voice on our First Nations Staff Reference Group & RAP working group and have the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways.

• Currently registered with Speech Pathology Australia
• Current driver's license (cars provided)
• Passionate about supporting people with a disability to achieve their goals
• Honest and who carry out their role with integrity and demonstrate genuine respect for all people regardless of their disability, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation
• Experienced in applying evidence-based practice frameworks to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate clinical supports
• Able to work in a flexible, person-centred and strengths based way across a diverse range of settings to meet client needs
• Willing to contribute to and develop their professional skills through our internal practice communities

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of the First Nations people, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.

Ready to be a hero and make a real impact? Apply today For questions or just a friendly chat, reach out to Faz at Your journey to unlock your potential begins here

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity and is committed to building an inclusive culture. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged. We value relationships with our local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. We see ability not disability, if you identify as a person with a different ability, please get in contact to let us know how we can accommodate your needs. We pride ourselves on being a client and child safe organisation and as such all our staff and volunteers go through security screening relevant to the role.

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