Speech Pathologist

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Speech Pathologist to join our multi-disciplinary disability services team at the Benevolent Society. As a key member of our team, you will work collaboratively with our Senior Practitioners and other Allied Health Professionals to deliver high-quality, evidence-based, client-centered services to individuals with disabilities.

• Provide culturally appropriate assessment and interventions to individuals with disabilities who have language, literacy, voice, and specific eating, drinking, or total communication needs.
• Create treatment and therapy plans to suit the individualized needs of our diverse range of clients.
• Implement evidence-based services that meet the needs of clients according to their goals and within the allocated hours of their NDIS plan.
• Participate in support planning processes for clients to deliver coordinated, effective, service provision that meets the needs of the clients.
• Liaise with relevant persons in clients' environments regarding implications and management of eating, drinking, etc.

• Salary Benefits - You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses and benefit from a $2,650 meals and entertainment card + discount program before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay.
• Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.
• Work/Life Balance - Flexible work arrangements including part-time hours, work from home, 1 accrued day off a month for full-time employees.
• Recognition and Reward – Sector-competitive remuneration, various recognition programs, and access to long service leave after 5 years.
• Wellness - Fitness passport + Employee Assistance Program + opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Professional development – monthly Communities of Practice- share experiences with your peers and find positive solutions + leadership training opportunities & regular clinical supervision to support growth and professional development.
• Diverse range of clients from children to adults, through our range of disability programs funded by the NDIS, state education departments, and other government programs.
• Multi-disciplinary team of OTs, Speech Pathologists, Behaviour Support Practitioners, and Psychologists to deliver best outcomes for clients.
• Our Reconciliation Commitment – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled to up to 10 days of leave for ceremonial purposes, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.

• Currently registered with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Current driver's license (tools of trade cars provided).
• Passionate about supporting people with a disability to achieve their goals.
• Honest and who carry out their role with integrity and demonstrate genuine respect for all people regardless of their disability, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation.
• Experienced in applying evidence-based practice frameworks to assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate clinical supports.
• Able to work in a flexible, person-centered, and strengths-based way across a diverse range of settings to meet client needs.
• Willing to contribute to and develop their professional skills through our internal practice communities.