Speech Pathologist

Step 2 Allied Health is excited to offer the opportunity for an enthusiastic new graduate Speech Pathologist to kickstart their career with us

About Us:Step 2 Allied Health is a registered NDIS provider located in Geelong and Southwest Victoria that strives to provide quality services and support to our participants. Our multidisciplinary team supports a variety of participants including presentations within paediatric, adult, mental health, and autistic communities. The Step 2 Allied Health services currently include speech pathology, occupational therapy, behaviour support practitioners, counselling, equine therapy, therapy assistants, support work, and plan management.

The Role:

We are excited to offer the opportunity for upcoming graduates to join our structured new graduate program in a supportive environment.  We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic speech pathologist to join our growing team with the opportunity to build and shape their caseload with the support of their clinical supervisor.

You will have the opportunity to support participants across a range of communication needs at the clinic, in participant homes, schools, or in the community.

For more information about us, visit our website -

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Provide evidence-based assessment, diagnosis, and intervention of a range of communication disorders
• Support NDIS participants to achieve their goals through a person and family centred approach
• Facilitate a neurodiverse-affirming approach through participant, parent, teacher, and carer education to support inclusion and participation
• Engage in multidisciplinary collaboration to provide a holistic approach to participant care
• High-quality report writing to meet funding requirements, recommend funding, and support the participant to achieve their goals and access the supports they need.
• Maintain up to date clinical documentation in line with SPA and NDIS standards
• Development, implementation and regular review of Therapy Assistant programs
• Manage your own caseload to meet new graduate KPIs with the support of our administrative team
• Attend and engage in regular internal supervision, professional development and team meetings
• Supporting regional participants across greater geelong and beyond including working in our Colac office once per fortnight

About You:

• Empathetic and driven to provide quality care for your clients using best practice approaches
• Understanding and incorporating the value of integrity in practice through upholding the standards and morals of care required to ensure the best client-centred support is provided
• Enthusiastic and willing to embrace exciting opportunities
• Embracing and participating within the team environment to maintain the organisational culture

Reasons join our team

• New Graduates will be supported through our new graduate program
• Weekly 1:1 supervision
• Opportunity to work amongst a team of experienced allied health clinicians with diverse areas of expertise to build your skills and knowledge as a clinician
• Opportunities to shadow senior clinicians as well as complete joint sessions to further develop your clinical skills
• Support from a passionate and friendly multi-disciplinary team
• Monthly cycle of multidisciplinary therapy team meetings, internal professional development, special interest group meetings, and case review sessions
• Competitive salary, inclusive of leave loading
• Generous professional development budget
• Regular social opportunities and an excellent work culture
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Supported career progression; work with your clinical team leader to support your career development
• Flexible working arrangements available including working locations, flexible work patterns and purchased leave options to support you to achieve work-life balance
• Coverage under our Indemnity and Liability Insurance
• Work phone and laptop provided

Requirements:

• Hold a relevant degree in Speech Pathology
• Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) membership
• Satisfactory Working with Children's Check (Employee)
• Satisfactory National Police Check for Employment in Disability
• Current Driver's Licence and own car
• NDIS Worker Screener Check

If you have any questions please contact us on the details below:

Bridey Hobbs

People and Culture Lead