15h Left: Senior Speech Pathologist

SAL Consulting is an organisation with a focus on working with complex individuals, systems and organisations throughout Australia. Our team of consultants provide various types of support and interventions to children and young people; people with a disability; and people who have mental health support needs, their families, and the organisations and government departments that support them.

This includes:

- Clinical Support,
- Behaviour Support,
- Clinical Supervision,
- A range of assessments,
- Therapy,
- Health and Allied Health Services,
- Training and Organisational Practice and Professional Development.

Our team create strong, collaborative relationships with individuals and organisations through communication and working together as this plays an integral part in SAL Consulting's practice and ethos. SAL Consulting is a leader in the field of neurodevelopment, attachment and a trauma-informed (NATI ) practice, an accredited provider of Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) through the Child Trauma Academy in the USA, an accredited NDIS Provider, and a Registered Training Organisation.

We work with a diverse population, including providing support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families. We are always looking to add great people to our team.

The position is suitable for experienced practitioners who are able to work independently and are excited to build up our Allied Health team in NSW. The successful candidate will be integrally involved in building the NSW speech pathology team and referral base, and will be supported remotely by SAL Consulting Speech Pathologists in other States and Territories.

The successful candidate will be given an opportunity to participate in improving other people’s lives by delivering high-quality, person-centred services, working with a range of clients across a range of needs from short-term involvement, to complex, long-term needs. This will involve:

- assessing, diagnosing, designing and implementing interventions with clients who present with a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders;
- participation in multidisciplinary assessments;
- providing client support including clinic or home-based sessions, training and resource development.

Our office is based in Pennant Hills. The position will require regular travel around the Sydney metro area and occasional regional travel.

Desired Skills and Experience

- A degree in Speech Pathology and eligibility for certified practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia.

Desirable Experience, Interest and Skills:

- Experience in working with people with developmental delays and disabilities;
- Experience in conducting Communication assessments, treatment planning and intervention;
- Experience in Mealtime Management;
- Experience in supervision and mentoring of staff.

Due to the nature of our business, it is required that our staff:

- have a current Driver’s Licence;
- have a current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening, or the ability to attain these checks;

What we can offer you:

- A job with purpose and capacity to positively impact lives
- Opportunities to work across the lifespan
- Diverse and tailored caseload
- Opportunity for advocacy and systems change
- A strong and supportive workplace culture
- Flexible work hours and a family-friendly environment
- Regular clinical and operational supervision
- Access to professional development (internal and external)
- Opportunity to learn and work across human services sector
- Opportunities to work collaboratively with a professional, experienced multidisciplinary team
- Opportunities for interstate & remote placements / work projects if desired
- Attractive salary package and additional benefits (including laptop and mobile phone)

Please submit your application including a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining what interests you about the position and addressing the designated criteria.

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