Speech Pathologist

Are you a passionate, dedicated and motivated Speech Pathologist looking to join a warm, welcoming and supportive team?

Well, this is your opportunity to be an integral part of a growing Lower Blue Mountains paediatric speech pathology practice. These are exciting times for All about Speech, Language and Literacy as we grow to support our community in Blaxland. Be a part of our supportive team where you feel valued and nurtured.

Our business is dedicated to providing a quality service to our local community and beyond.

This position is based out of our Blaxland clinic, however, may also include preschool and school visits.

This can be either a Permanent Full-time, or Permanent Part-time position.

Our Mission Statement:

At All about Speech, Language and Literacy we are here to work together with families, teachers, and children in the areas of speech, language, and literacy so that children feel included and empowered to participate successfully in their various roles within their home, school, and community. We adopt a family centred approach to intervention for children to achieve success.

Our lovely practice is guided by the following values:

• Empowerment
• Listening and Understanding
• Inclusion
• Professionalism
• Family Centred
• Partnering with parents/carers and teachers
• Skill Development

Job Description – Speech Pathologist duties and responsibilities:

• Supporting children with communication impairments due to disability, learning difficulty or developmental delays.
• Supporting our neurodiversity affirming practice.
• Advising parents or teachers on effective communication methods for children.
• Devising communication strategies or identifying alternative communication devices for clients.
• Writing up individual treatment plans.
• Devising programs to support clients we service.
• Conducting groups with children and adolescents.
• Working together as a team to support clients.
• Consulting with and reporting back to other treating health professionals, if required.
• Devising policies and procedures that support our clients and practice.
• Providing timely, evidence based, child centred therapy services to children and children with a disability.
• Managing a mixed caseload of clients with varied needs, working with clients from the ages of 2-21, their families and carers to identify strengths, skills and goals.
• Using appropriate assessment tools and methods to assess strengths and areas of development, to identify suitable intervention strategies.
• Delivering therapy in a variety of environments, e.g. clinic based, schools/preschools, homes and via Telehealth.
• Contributing proactively to the ongoing development of professional knowledge and skills within the Speech Pathology profession.

Highly Desirable:

• A passion for working with children and helping them to thrive.
• Passionate about learning and bringing ideas to support our practice to grow and develop.
• Be able to work independently as well as in a group with other members of our team.
• Have good organisation and communication skills and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of strengths-based practice, as well as family and person-centered approaches.
• An understanding of the NDIS framework and working within a fee for service model is desired.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills – written, oral and listening.

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology or a Masters of Speech Pathology. New Grads welcome
• Discipline-specific professional registration (i.e., SPA)
• Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Evidence of COVID-19 vaccination (or valid exemption)
• Police Check & International Police Check (only applicable to individuals who have lived overseas)
• Drivers licence & access to a reliable vehicle
• Car insurance
• Professional Indemnity insurance
• First Aid Certificate (or willing to obtain)
• Certified proof of Working Rights in Australia - Passport or Australian Birth Certificate.

What We Offer

Renumeration: $85,000 to $120,000 plus super (Full Time Permanent Position)

Career growth: Genuine career opportunities

Work life balance: Flexible work arrangements

Salary: Competitive remuneration

Leadership: Supportive and experienced leadership team

Culture: Warm and friendly team environment. Regular mentoring and supervision as needed. Administrative support provided to support bookings and invoicing. All therapy resources provided.

Ready to take a leap towards your bright future?

Apply now by emailing your resume to  or . If you would like to have a confidential discussion with Amanda Moore (clinic owner/manager), please call or

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We look forward to hearing from you

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $85,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee mentoring program
• Professional development assistance

Licence/Certification:

• Driver Licence (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person