Speech Therapist

Speech Therapist – Kids’ Uni Early Intervention Team

The Kids' Uni Early Intervention team are seeking an enthusiastic clinician who will provide Speech Pathology services in this engaging environment with a team of Educators and Allied Health professionals working innovatively and together with children and families. This is an exciting opportunity to work among a team of clinicians who are passionate about early childhood and the positive influence therapy can have in these pivotal early years.

About us

UOW Pulse is a not for profit organisation that enhances campus life for students and staff through events, entertainment and experiences. We work across a diverse range of outlets and commercial sectors to provide and deliver a memorable experience for the entire UOW community. We are a proud Child Safe Organisation. We take the safety of children and young people that we employ, support and care for seriously, and have a zero tolerance for child abuse. The wellbeing of children and young people is at the forefront of what we do. Hear what the children at Kids’ Uni have to say.

Who are we?

The Kids’ Uni Early Intervention service is part of Kids’ Uni at UOW Pulse. Kids’ Uni Early Intervention was founded in 2020 to support families with young neurodiverse children in the Illawarra and facilitate strong inclusion practices at Early Education settings. We provide an individualised therapy services to children and their families within the early and formative years and promote a holistic approach that focuses on the participation and inclusion of each child within their family and community.

The role

The team are seeking an enthusiastic clinician who will provide Speech Pathology services in this engaging environment with a team of Educators and Allied Health professionals working innovatively and together with children and families. This is an exciting opportunity to work among a team of clinicians who are passionate about early childhood and the positive influence therapy can have in these pivotal early years. This is a permanent position based at the University of Wollongong. Both full and part time working arrangements will be considered.

What you’ll be doing

- Providing 1:1 therapy for children with developmental disabilities in clinic, home visits and preschools, under Medicare and NDIS plans.
- Supporting families to understand their child’s diagnosis and empowering them to aid in their child’s development.
- Providing speech therapy services to children with speech and language needs at Kids’ Uni Early Education Services.
- Consultation to the team, in your area of expertise, to provide a comprehensive and effective services for all children.

What we offer

- Access to regular supervision and support.
- Generous Professional Development to support your work with young children and their families, including training to certification in the Early Start Denver Model.
- An agile and growing team providing high quality services to young children and their families.
- Support to develop individual projects, introduce alternative models of service and bring your ideas to fruition that will enhance the value and effectiveness of our services.

What you'll need to apply

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in speech pathology and clinical experience working with young children.
- Registration with SPA.
- Demonstrated experience, knowledge and skills in working with children with neuro-developmental disabilities.
- Demonstrated knowledge and skills in the assessment, formulation and treatment of communication and speech and language delays.
- Demonstrated capacity for multi-disciplinary teamwork and capacity to contribute to team learning and development.
- Current NSW Working with Children Check and Driver License

Your package includes

We have a generous package on offer to ensure you get the most out of your Pulse experience:

- Concessional days, which means you’ll get the days between Christmas and New Year’s Eve off every year without using your annual leave balance.
- Flexible working conditions to ensure you maintain a positive work life balance.
- Salary packaging available, including the ability to salary sacrifice a $2 per week gym membership and on campus parking.

Selection Criteria Questions

- Outline your experience working with 0 - 6 year olds in an Early Intervention Setting.
- What is your experience with developing speech therapy programs for children aged 0-6 that are based on current research and practice?
- Relationships with families can be complex. What dispositions do you believe that you bring that will support these relationships? Tell us what a genuine partnership with a family would look like for you.
- For further information or if you have any queries, please contact Lucy Moore, Clinical Director on 02 4221 5299.

To apply

Please refer to the Job Description. To apply, upload a current resume and cover letter, along with responses to the selection criteria questions above.

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