Speech Pathologist

Overview

Job Category: Community Services and Development, Health, Medical & Pharmaceutical

Are you a creative problem solver motivated by your contribution to real outcomes for real people?

Do you enjoy working with like-minded Allied Health professionals who are genuinely passionate about what they do?

If you’re looking to move away from the hustle and bustle of a busy healthcare environment and really dedicate quality time to working with consumers to reach their goals, then read on as this is the perfect opportunity for you

Job Description

Why work at Windermere?

We know you are spoilt for choice in the vibrant Allied Health Space, but do you want to know why you should join Windermere? 87% of our staff tell us they are proud to work at Windermere, with a team dedicated to supporting our consumers and each other. Read what our staff are saying here.

Windermere aims to assist people with a disability to identify support that really matters most to them. Our team of talented Paediatric Speech Pathologists provide service to children and youth aged 0 - 12 years who may be demonstrating delays or difficulties with their development including speech, language, feeding and social skills.

Staff Benefits - Windermere offers staff a wide range of unique benefits beyond the salary.

- Flexible Ways of Working - office, outreach and home

- Above Award Personal Leave and 17.5% annual leave loading

- Gifted days off (between Christmas and New Year)

- Employee Referral Program - $500 per referral

- Flexible Leave Scheme (50/52, 51/52)

- Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year + additional $2,650 meals and entertainment)

- 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave, in addition to Government Funded Parental Leave Pay (PLP)

- Structured performance and 1-on-1 development check-ins

- Secondment and career growth opportunities

- Staff discount program for everyday items

- Opportunities for professional development

Example - For an Annual Salary of $89,018 without Salary Packaging, this is the equivalent and comparative salary in the job market to $96,285 (with $15,900 of salary packaging). Therefore, the fortnightly take home pay would increase from $2,681 to $2,871.

Responsibilities

About the role

We are currently seeking Paediatric Speech Pathologists for Full Time and Part Time positions. We also offer a hybrid model of working which is a combination of working from home, meeting with consumers in their natural surroundings or within our offices in Berwick, Narre Warren, Cranbourne and Pakenham.

- deliver a broad range of evidence informed intervention strategies, standardised assessments and parent training to increase communication and active participation in social and educational settings for children;

- undertake face to face consultation and relationship building in natural environments, schools and kindergartens as well as our modern office facilities and therapy spaces;

- liaise and collaborate with a transdisciplinary team to design and deliver comprehensive support plans; and

- provide key worker support and advice to families and children in relation to speaking, listening, understanding language, fluency and social skills.

- provide discipline specific assessment and intervention to children aged 0-12 years and their family with a range of disabilities.

What success looks like

To succeed in this role:

You are confident and enthusiastic with a ‘can-do’ attitude. You are self-motivated and can work independently to meet set targets, as well as forming part of a collaborative, family focused and holistic transdisciplinary team. You are adaptable and resilient and thrive in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement of your practice ensures you make a real and lasting difference to the lives of your consumers.

Qualifications and Skills

Technical Skills & Professional Experience:

You will have a tertiary qualification within Speech Pathology and hold a current registration with Speech Pathology Australia. Furthermore, you will have specialist knowledge and relevant demonstrated experience within a paediatric practice.

Key Selection Criteria

- Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology with current and ongoing registration with Speech Pathology Australia

- Sound theoretical knowledge, ideally with a minimum of 2 years discipline specific clinical experience, with particular reference to paediatric practice 0 to 12 years

- Demonstrated knowledge of typical development and common conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome and developmental delay

- Knowledge and skills in the assessment, intervention and evaluation of services for children & families

- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as work independently, including office based or remote off-site locations

- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage use of time in a fast paced, complex service environment in order to meet service KPIs and provide a consumer-focused, high-quality and responsive service

- Demonstrated knowledge in the assessment and prescription of assistive technology

- Ability to use a computer and all relevant technology

- Willingness to promote and support practices that are inclusive, culturally responsive, safe and accessible.

- Willingness to undertake relevant pre-employment screening and checks - including NDIS worker screening check, Police Check, Pre-Employment Medical and Working with Children/'s checks

- Right to Work in Australia e.g. Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Visa holder with full working rights

If this opportunity excites you, then click the “Apply” button to view the detailed position description and submit your application. Please also ensure you address the Key Selection Criteria in your application letter.

If you require any specific access adjustments or support within the Windermere recruitment, interview or onboarding process please contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist via phone +613 8794 1311 or email opportunities@windermere.org.au

Windermere is committed to equity & equality for consumers and employees, this by building diverse and inclusive services and work environments, where all peoples from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, CALD, LGBTIQ+ Communities and those living with disability will know and feel accepted, affirmed, safe and celebrated. Windermere is delivering this through the continued development and implementation of our Welcoming and Inclusion Strategy as we seek to provide a diverse workforce at all levels.

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