Speech Pathologist in Hervey Bay

Blue Care is seeking a Speech Pathologist to join our highly skilled Statewide Allied Health Team, supporting the Bundaberg, Maryborough and Hervey Bay regions.

Your part in our BlueCare team:

• Provide individualised, person-centred speech therapy to our elderly clients living in our communities.
• Actively incorporate contemporary theory and practice into therapy that promotes the independence and wellbeing of our elderly clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively screen and assess clients to formulate and maintain up to date individualised care plans.
• Maintain open and fluid communication within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Refer clients to appropriate health care professionals when necessary.
• Liaise compassionately with our clients and their families.

This role is based in Bundaberg/Hervey Bay/Maryborough. If working full time, some travel between sites (approximately one to two days per fortnight) is required. Travel is planned in advance and supported by the team.

What makes a difference for us?

• Passionate about implementing innovative therapies designed to enable your clients to maintain and improve their independence.
• Self-motivated and driven to incorporate contemporary theory in your day to day activities and make a real difference to the lives of our clients!

Key Qualifications:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Speech Pathology - Essential.
• Experience as a Speech Pathologist/Therapist, preferably in the aged care.
• Graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build great relationships.
• Clear understanding and experience with contemporary speech pathology theories and practices.
• Current Australian Drivers Licence and a road worthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance - Essential.
• Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies.

Employee Benefits:

• Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service.
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options.
• Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia.

Our approach is simple – everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

We are committed to creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support.

UnitingCare is the second-largest Queensland employer, with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands. When you join the UnitingCare family, you are part of something bigger.

We’re on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness.