Speech Pathologist

About Us: We're on the lookout for a passionate Speech Pathologist and Occupational Therapist to join our growing team Newcastle Therapy was born from a desire to provide exceptional clinical support in a strengths-based and neuroaffirming way, to the people of Newcastle.

We are a small local provider that is dedicated to being compassionate therapists and strong advocates for our community. We understand the importance of flexibility to maintain work/ life balance, which is why we offer working arrangements that suit your family and personal needs. This also includes achievable billable targets, below the industry standard.

If you're ready to make a real difference in your community while enjoying a fulfilling and balanced career, we'd love to hear from you. https://www.newcastle-

About The Role:

• Adult NDIS caseload. Open to a mixed caseload (adults & paediatrics) if that is of interest to you.
• Minimum 1+ years of experience in NDIS service delivery is required.
• Part-time position, with potential to increase to full-time if desired.
• Flexible working arrangements- work from home during the hours that work around your family & personal arrangements.
• Mobile role: visit home, day programs, clinic sessions or Telehealth (online).
• Achievable billable targets below industry standard, to foster greater work/life balance and time for professional development.
• Generous professional development and resource budget.
• IT equipment provided- laptop and work phone.
• Internal and external supervision opportunities to help you grow in your areas of interest.
• Freedom to work your way: Need a change in environment? Complete admin from home, a cosy café, or your local library.

About Our Clients: We work with a wide range of clients, including neurodivergent participants and autistic ADHDers, people with psychosocial, mental health diagnoses, progressive neurological conditions, and intellectual disabilities. Currently our participants' ages range from between 13 to 60 years old, though most are adults.

Experience with neurodivergent clients is preferred but not essential for this role.

About You:

• You are eager to thrive in a role that values work life balance.
• You're passionate about an adolescent and adult caseload.
• You care about delivering client-centred strengths based intervention with clients, in a neuroaffirming way.
• You have flexibility in clinical practice and confidence in clinical decision-making.
• You value autonomy and flexibility- you thrive in a mobile role.
• You enjoy staying in touch and joining in on coffee catch-ups
• You are ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and their families.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor or Masters degree in Speech Language Pathology or Occupational Therapy.
• 2 + years as a Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist.
• A member of SPA with Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) status or Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• You have access to a vehicle to attend community sessions.

• Current working with children check and criminal history check.

• Current NDIS Worker screening clearance or willing to obtain one.
• Australian work authorisation is required for this position.

How to Apply: If you're ready to make a real difference in your community while enjoying a fulfilling and balanced career, we'd love to hear from you Please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role to SP Bronte Cleary and OT Chanelle Bullas at: -

Newcastle Therapy is an equal opportunity organisation. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all contractors. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, if you have a preferred contact method or require any information provided in an alternative format, please don't hesitate to reach out.