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Speech Pathologist Opportunity

Early Start Australia is a national multidisciplinary allied health organisation committed to delivering evidence-based early intervention and therapy services to children, adolescents, adults and their families.

We are hiring for our Coomera, Queensland clinic working across a combination of clinic and mobile services. We can offer flexibility, with full time or part time hours available to suit you.

Our team of allied health professionals appreciate and support each other for what we do to make an impact in the lives of those we support each day.

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• Enjoy your days doing the work that you love without the stress of meeting daily targets\
• Do the things you love to do by taking advantage of our additional leave policy (up to 12 weeks leave per year)\
• A structured training program to support your leadership and clinical development aspirations\
• Access over 40 hours of CPD each year, including engaging in-house training sessions in addition to a generous PD allowance and 3 days of professional development leave,\
• Dedicated hands-on admin support means more time spent with clients, supporting children and families to live a better life\
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  • Assessments and intervention sessions will be provided to paediatric, adolescent and adult caseloads\
  • Direct, family based and community-based support will be given to individuals with developmental delays and/or disabilities\
  • Working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary context to deliver quality, evidence-based outcomes\
  • Participate in developing treatment plans tailored to individual needs\
  • Engage with multidisciplinary teams to develop cohesive care strategies\
  • Present client progress reports to parents/carers on a regular basis\
  • Development of treatment goals in collaboration with therapists, educators, medical practitioners and families\
  • Lead assessments and interventions in various settings, such as hospitals, clinics and schools\
  • Record and maintain accurate, up-to-date client files, in compliance with organisational policies\
  • Conducting risk assessments and maintaining comprehensive records of all interactions with children and families\
  • Plan and implement educational programs to meet the specific learning needs of students\
  • Collaborate with Speech Therapists to ensure high-quality client service delivery\
  • Ensure ongoing communication with all stakeholders regarding client progress, well-being and any concerns\
  • Maintain a proactive approach to staying current with industry best practices, research and technologies relevant to speech pathology\
  • Remain compliant with mandatory screening checks and legislative requirements\
  • Review case loads to ensure continuity of services for existing clients, communicating effectively with the wider team about shifting priorities and changes to availability\
  • Support Health Promotion activities within organisations\
  • Consult with other healthcare professionals to plan and implement comprehensive treatment plans\
  • Identify opportunities for education and professional development to improve personal practice\
  • Develop workplace mentorship initiatives with senior staff to increase confidence and skill-building in new employees\
  • Deliver presentations on speech therapy-related topics at conferences and workshops\
  • Build partnerships with local healthcare providers, schools, government agencies and NGOs to enhance knowledge exchange and networking opportunities\
  • Manage and coordinate projects related to speech therapy, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and ensuring successful project completion\
  • Keep informed about developments in speech therapy and stays current with continuing education and professional development\
  • Update standards of practice according to the latest evidence-based approaches and guidelines\
  • Facilitate and contribute to curriculum development in speech pathology courses at academic institutions\
  • Explore opportunities to grow professionally through memberships in reputable professional bodies, specialising in speech therapy and rehabilitation\
  • Provide culturally sensitive and effective support for diverse communities and client populations\
  • Engage in strong, collaborative relationships with allied health professionals and assist with decisions concerning key operational and strategic matters\
  • Investigate innovative methods and tools for improving patient outcomes in speech therapy\
  • Implement effective case management processes to manage caseloads and schedules efficiently\
  • Research emerging trends, current research findings and theories related to child/adolescent/adult speech therapy and audiology\
  • Keep abreast of emerging issues impacting vulnerable populations, facilitating improvements in capacity building and responses to trauma, poverty, social exclusion and societal pressures\
  • Use technology to streamline administrative tasks, allowing more time for direct client interaction and providing exceptional customer service\
  • Experience using computer-aided software systems like Reconsultus, Patient Flow Manager or TherapyConnect would be beneficial\
  • Regular attendance, punctuality, good communication skills and teamwork are highly valued traits\
  • Sound problem-solving skills, ability to adapt to changing circumstances and willingness to go above and beyond to deliver optimal results\
  • Ability to remain empathetic and understanding under pressure\
  • Preferably experience working with adolescents and children in a residential, school or community setting\
  • Compliance requirements – SPA Registration; Working with Children Check; National Police Check; NDIS workers screening check; First Aid Training; Driver's License & Vehicle\
  • Understand the importance of confidentiality and discretion when dealing with sensitive client information\
  • Capacity to use initiative to advance your professional development and apply insights from evidenced-based practice in speech pathology\
  • Leadership and mentoring potential, empowering others through coaching, training and formal feedback\
  • Good interpersonal skills to effectively interact with colleagues, patients and clients, fostering positive relationships and encouraging open communication\
  • Enthusiasm for lifelong learning and professional growth, demonstrated by ongoing participation in internal and external training\
  • Organisational, planning and coordination skills, with ability to prioritise and allocate resources efficiently\
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills, enabling clear expression of ideas and concepts to peers, supervisors and subordinates\
  • Critical thinking and analysis skills to determine causes of problems and devise creative solutions\
  • Capability to create and maintain detailed documentation of procedures, recording performance measures, making recommendations and assessing workload distribution\
  • Endorsement of self-learning environment to drive sustainable improvement, extend knowledge and endorse cultural change\
  • Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills to effectively evaluate evidence and data-driven decision-making practices\
  • Foster an inclusive environment and active listening to address concerns and ideas, gaining trust and promoting motivation amongst team members\
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals and define realistic objectives aligned with overall business vision\
  • Well-developed negotiation, conflict resolution and mediation skills to settle disputes in fair and constructive manner\
  • Oversee audits and assessments, ensuring efficiency, identifying areas of cost savings and implementing corrective actions\
  • Identify gaps in current operations, outline incremental enhancements and demonstrate quantifiable value added to market position and revenue\
  • Accurately schedule appointments, perform intakes and analyse billing statements, reducing unnecessary inaccuracies\
  • Attend orientation/training events for internal systems and practices\
  • Keeping updated on equipment, programming and other technical advancements\
  • Travel may be required to various locations to undertake client meetings or assessments\
  • Perform other reasonable duties as directed by the Operations Manager and Supervisor.