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Would you like the opportunity to work as part of an amazing and supportive team? Well, look no further

We are looking for a wonderful Speech Pathologist to join our fantastic team at our East Maitland Clinic.

Hours are flexible and can be negotiated. Salary or Contract available according to preference.

About Us

Leaps & Bounds is the longest running private Speech Pathology practice in the Hunter Region, having been established back in 2000.

At Leaps & Bounds our values are; Quality, Integrity, Family, Professionalism, Respect, Ambition, Fun, Learning, Dedication, and Success. We truly care for each client and strive to help them to achieve their communication goals to help them have the best life possible.

We value our team as individuals and want to help them reach their career goals. You will be encouraged to grow and upskill in areas of interest to you.

Leaps & Bounds East Maitland is a small and friendly team so you won't get lost in the crowd. Our teammates are supportive to each other and you will receive regular mentoring, as well as regular in-house professional development.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• is passionate and excited about working with kids of all ages
• is motivated, enthusiastic, organised and efficient
• wants to learn and grow and add value to a supportive, caring team
• loves to have fun and enjoy your work
• truly cares about children and helping them reach their potential
• wants to make a difference in a child and their family's life for good, one session at a time
• has at least 2 years experience working as a paediatric speech pathologist

Does this sound like you? If so, you're perfect for our team

What We Offer

We provide all of our clinicians with the following:

• Unmatched paid professional development post-graduate training in programs including Hanen 'It Takes Two to Talk' and 'More Than Words' programs, PROMPT, and Sounds-Write
• Paid orientation week
• Regular 1:1 clinical mentoring with our senior clinicians
• Access to an extensive, brilliant range of resources and therapy tools, and as access to a wide range of online digital resources
• Opportunities for in-house professional development, generous annual PD allowance, and opportunities to attend workshops and seminars as desired
• Opportunities to grow as a clinician and take on different roles and follow areas of interest
• Ability to continue employment through working from home if required with our Covid-Safe Policy
• The flexibility for clinicians to arrange their own schedules and schedule their preferred caseload type and size
• Full-time administration support comprising of wonderful Practice Administrators who are incredible, "can-do" and flexible so clinicians can focus on looking after their clients
• Support from the best Clinical Director/Practice Manager you could ask for--they are caring, approachable & regularly check on the well-being of clinicians to maintain a healthy work/life balance
• The opportunity to be a part of a friendly, supportive team who have a shared vision to be the best Speech Pathologists possible

If this position sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you'd like to apply, please send your current resume and cover letter to our owner, Carol at [email protected]

We can't wait to hear from you

What's It Like Working at Leaps & Bounds?

Our colleagues say:

• "I love the variety of interactions you get with clients
• I love the flexibility of the working hours, days and control over your caseload
• I love seeing that I've made a big difference in someone's everyday life
• I love the camaraderie between staff"

"I love working for Leaps & Bounds. It is such a wonderfully supportive group of experienced clinicians who provide guidance for whatever challenge I may face. Leaps & Bounds encourage ongoing professional development and support training in special interest areas. The flexibility that I have over my schedule helps to ensure I am comfortable in managing my workload. The friendly and caring staff ensure every day is special. "

"Leaps & Bounds is without a doubt the most positive and supportive place I've ever worked. We have a wonderful team of fantastic clinicians and admin staff who are always happy to help each other out, and encourage each other to be the best clinicians that they can be. I love that we're completely focused on creating the best possible outcomes for our clients and their families, and that I get to help children and young adults to reach their potential and smash their goals I've been a part of the Leaps & Bounds family for over 10 years now and I couldn't imagine working anywhere else."

"Working at Leaps and Bounds is incredibly rewarding. I love that I get to work with a fabulous team but also be in charge of my day, how many clients I want to see and have the flexibility to take time off when I need it Access to professional development is awesome and I am really glad I made the move from Health."

"I have been working with the team at L&B for 12 months now and I am really enjoying it. Carol is wonderfully supportive in the amount of support, resources and professional development she provides to her clinicians. There is a lovely warm feel to the workplace. Clinicians are very supportive of each other and continually aim to help each other with assessment ideas, resources and therapeutic approaches. I consider my colleagues not only as colleagues but as my friends as well. The admin support team are amazing…there is never a request too big or small that they aren't willing to help out with and complete quickly. I love that admin team are able to organise and reschedule my appointments, answer phone calls and process payments. This allows me more time to focus on my clinical work and providing the best quality of service to my clients. I am very happy at L&B and hope to continue working here for a long time to come."

"I love working at Leaps & Bounds Speech Pathology because everyone within our team is so friendly and welcoming. This creates a positive and pleasant atmosphere which makes coming to work each day highly enjoyable."

"I love the flexibility Leaps & Bounds allows me to work around my young family. It is great to have such variety in my caseload and so many wonderful and interesting professional development opportunities."

"I love my job. I work in admin at Leaps & Bounds where I have the privilege to welcome beautiful clients every day and work with amazing speechies. Leaps & Bounds has a fantastic culture. The speechies are supportive of one another, they share knowledge and resources, they collaborate. You definitely feel part of a team. The owners invest in their staff and want you to achieve your goals. You get to decide how much work you want to take on. The team environment makes going to work easy."

"Leaps & Bounds offers a supportive work environment with passionate and knowledgeable clinicians in addition to friendly and hardworking administration staff. Leaps and Bounds allows me to be flexible in my caseload which creates an ideal work/life balance for me. Leaps & Bounds strives to further your professional development by providing regular in-house upskilling and financial support for participation in external courses."

"I love working at Leaps & Bounds because no matter who you meet, they immediately make you feel welcome I also love having opportunities to get experience in as many practice areas as I like."

"Leaps & Bounds is my happy place. I love working working with a team who are warm, caring and friendly. To be able to greet clients with such pride is top of my list My work family are always willing to help out if I'm super busy and they know they can always come to me for advice whenever they need. I have worked in this lovely workplace for the past 10 years and honestly wouldn't change a thing"

"What I love most about working at Leaps and Bounds is the positive workplace culture that exists. Everyone is dedicated to their job and to making a difference for others. Leaps & Bounds is a fun, relaxed place to work"

"I love my job at Leaps & Bounds. I am blessed to work with a fabulous team of people who are excellent at their jobs and a joy to be around. Working on the front desk I get to interact with all the beautiful families coming in to the clinic and it is great to see the kids progress from being shy for their first appointment to coming in and wanting to show me their light up shoes, or the toy they brought with them before the clinician comes to get them."

"I've been working at Leaps & Bounds for almost 10 years. We have an amazing, knowledgeable and supportive team of Speech Pathologists as well as the best admin and practice manager support. Going to work is always fun and motivating. We're fortunate to have access to fantastic resources and professional development courses. I love being a part of the L&B team"

"Just one of the benefits of working at Leaps & Bounds are the amount of opportunities afforded to clinicians.

As a new graduate, you are supplied with a mentor to help guide you through your formative years, in fact, all the senior and more experienced clinicians are always happy to share their knowledge.

You also have the opportunity for clinical growth through experiences with a varied caseload. This can include everything from speech sound disorders to language and swallowing difficulties in both paediatric and adult age range.

Leaps & Bounds are very generous in supplying clinicians with a yearly budget for professional development. I have already gained certifications in my first year as a new graduate that I wouldn't have been able to afford without this support.

Finally, I love working at Leaps & Bounds because I get to work in an environment where people truly care for their clients and colleagues."

"My career at Leaps & Bounds has been amazing. After 11 years of service, I have always been encouraged to express my passion and commitment to help clients with their communication needs. Encouraged by a positive, supportive director, I have been given the independence and motivation to achieve my personal career goals in a collegiate, flexible working environment which continues to provide me opportunities to enhance my skills, interests and experiences. My career has been nurtured by giving me the opportunity and confidence to manage my caseload of clients independently with full administration support. I am happy to know that my work is appreciated and rewarded. Leaps & Bounds is truly a family.