Speech Pathologist

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and families? Firstchance, a leading provider of early childhood intervention services, has a rare opportunity for a Speech Pathologist to join our highly experienced team of 14 dedicated professionals.

About the company

Firstchance has been providing Early Childhood intervention support for children with a disability and/or developmental delay and their families for over 45 years in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie and Port Stephens region. We support over 450 families annually, delivering services in homes, preschools, early learning centres, schools, community settings, and at our Mayfield office.

Our team of 70+ dedicated staff, including Allied Health professionals and Specialist Educators, offers you the chance to grow your skills beyond Speech Pathology through collaboration and innovation.

About the role

• Full time and/or part time role available.
• Work as part of a collaborative team alongside Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Specialist Educators and Family Workers.
• Join our experienced team of Speech Pathologists
• Work collaboratively with families and a multidisciplinary team.
• Contribute to innovative programs that change lives.
• Provide evidence-based assessment and therapy for children aged 0–12 years.
• Contribute to innovative programs that change lives.
• Support children with a range of disabilities including autism, developmental delay, chromosomal disorders and genetic conditions
• Providing a full range of Speech Pathology supports including undertaking assessments

Qualifications and experience

• A Degree in Speech Pathology
• Working with Children's Check
• NDIS Worker Check
• Drivers licence and use of own comprehensively insured, reliable car
• Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist (CPSP)
• First Aid Certificate (including anaphylaxis and asthma)

Benefits

• Competitive Pay + Salary Packaging: Enjoy an above-award pay rate plus salary packaging of up to $15,900 tax-free, meaning more money in your pocket and a truly competitive salary. (Hourly rate negotiable depending on experience)
• Clinical Supervision & Mentoring: Regular support from experienced clinicians to help you thrive.
• Professional Development Fund: Invest in your growth with access to training and learning opportunities.
• Flexibility That Works for You: Design your own schedule and manage your appointments to suit your lifestyle.
• 24/7 Wellbeing Program: Support for you and your family whenever you need it.
• Collaborative Team Environment: Learn and share knowledge with a large, experienced multi-disciplinary team.
• Impactful Work: Partner with children and families to achieve sustainable, life-changing outcomes.
• Values-Driven Organisation: Be part of a team that truly cares and lives its values every day.
• Tech Support: A laptop provided to make your work seamless and efficient.

Questions/Further Information

Please contact our Program Manager, Barbara Critchley - email or call

FIRSTCHANCE COMMITMENT TO CHILD SAFE STANDARDS

Child protection, safety and wellbeing is central to all Firstchance practices and operations. Firstchance has a zero-tolerance approach to violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation in physical and online environments.

Firstchance is committed to safeguarding children and young people from abuse and neglect. We engage in child safe practices and have appropriate systems in place to minimise the likelihood that we will recruit a person who is unsuitable to work with children or young people.

TO APPLY:

• Please obtain an information pack and copy of the position description from the Firstchance Careers page on our website - / About us / employment opportunities / current opportunities
• There will be a link that will then bring you back to Seek to apply.