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.
Our work includes working 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 - to see the current listing, please continue below. If you don't find a role listed in your area of interest, please send us an enquiry via recruitment@salconsulting.com.au

and we will get in touch with you to discuss possible opportunities.

As our existing Allied Health team continues to do amazing work, our referral base keeps quickly growing, creating opportunities to expand our allied health team. 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 clientacross a range of care needs from short-term involvement, to complex, long-term needs. This will involve, but is not limited to:

- assessing, diagnosing and managing clients who present with a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders;

- participation in complex multidisciplinary assessments (e.g. FASD);

- providing client support including clinic or home-based sessions, training and resource development;

- working with low and high tech ACC.

The position is suitable for experienced practitioners. The successful candidate will assist in building the Speech Pathology team in Northern Territory, supported by the Allied Health portfolio and the wider trans-disciplinary team of practitioners.

While our office base and primary work is in Darwin, we also offer a range of opportunities to work regionally (e.g. Katherine, Alice Springs) and within remote Indigenous communities. There is an option to work from home for administration / report writing.

The Northern Territory is an exciting mix of tropical and desert landscapes, with world leading national parks and diverse wildlife. Joining our NT team presents an opportunity to experience parts of Australia that many people never see, whilst at the same time, doing work that is impactful and interesting.

- 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 intellectual disabilities and/or experiences of trauma who have complex needs;

- Experience in conducting Communication assessments,treatment planning and intervention for children, adolescents and adults with a wide range of presentations; and 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

- 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)

- Diversecaseload

- 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 phone with access to internet, and IT support)

ABOUT US:

SAL Consulting Group is an organisation with a focus on working with complex individuals, systems and organisations across Australia. We work with children, young people and adults; people with a disability; people who have mental health support needs, people who have experienced trauma, their families, and the organisations and government departments that support them. We provide a range of customised services, including Clinical / Behaviour Support, Psychology Services, Clinical Supervision, Therapy, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Cultural Consultancy, Training and Organisational Practice and Professional Development.

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

Please note that interviews will be conducted as appropriate applications are received. To assist with preparations for the interview, shortlisted candidates will be provided with interview questions in advance.Should the right applicant be found prior to the expiration of the advertisement, no further interviews will be arranged.

If you have any questions, please get in touch:

People & Culture Officer

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