Speech Pathologist

About the Role

We are looking to grow our team with dedicated and caring therapists who are passionate about making a difference for Autistic individuals and their families.

In this role, you will:

• Work closely with your colleagues in a large multi-disciplinary team, providing high quality therapy services to individuals with Autism and their families
• Provide consultation and education to families and key stakeholders to create inclusion and participation at home, school and in the community.
• Have opportunities to implement specialist programs, supporting social communication, mealtimes, Positive Behaviour Support Programs and more, including our range of group therapy curriculums, parent coaching workshops, and other evidence based programs.
• Be based from one of our therapy hubs and travel within your local geographical area to people's homes, schools, and community settings to provide quality family centred services
• Lead specialist therapy groups across a range of ages and skill areas
• Depending on your area of expertise, complete specialist assessments for Augmentative and Alternate Communication or Functional Capacity

About You

The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills and a passion to dream big for people with Autism to live their best lives.

Additional requirements for the role include:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy
• Membership or registration with your appropriate professional body
• Experience working with children and/or adults with disability and their families is desirable

To join our team you will be required to complete required clearances including a Medical, National Police Clearance / NDIS Workers Check.

Benefits

In addition to making a meaningful difference in people's lives, you'll also receive:

• Investment in you: Become a leader in strengths focused, client-led therapy approach for autistic individuals with access to continuous internal and external learning opportunities. Whether it's
  
  Attending team training days, accessing external professional development or attending training master classes. We're committed to your professional growth.
• Time for your development: Gradually build your caseload over time and feel supported with our structured supervision framework, with regular 1:1 supervision and support sessions and clinical group supervision with other Therapists in your discipline.
• Career Progression: Whether you're interested in leadership roles, specialised areas, or expanding your skills, we offer pathways to take your career to the next level.
• Financial Benefits: Pay less tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 per annum plus to $2,650 for meals and entertainment. Save on everyday expenses with unique access to discounts with Westpac, Medibank, and other major brands and retailers.
• Fitness Passport: Heavily discounted access to multiple gyms, group fitness and aquatic facilities across Perth metropolitan area.
• Access to an extensive range of resources, therapy tools and assessments
• Support from operational staff to assist with client resource making, scheduling, and rostering
• Generous rebates for service-related travel with additional access to pool cars
• Professional indemnity and public liability insurance at no cost

About Us

The Autism Association is one of Australia's largest For-Purpose Specialist Autism Service Providers, providing a range of services to individuals of all ages. We are inspired every day to make a difference in the lives of Autistic individuals and are deeply committed to assisting them to achieve the life and opportunities they choose.

We are an equal opportunity employer registered with the NDIS. We are committed to upholding our values on equity, diversity and inclusion in our recruitment and workplace culture – a place where everyone feels valued, heard and supported. We strive to make our roles and workplace accessible to people with disability and culturally appropriate to individuals of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait background.

Apply Now

To apply, click "Apply Now" below to upload your resume and cover letter. Applications close 29th September, but please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting may occur prior to this date.

The Autism Association of WA is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all children.

No agency referrals will be accepted at this time.