At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess and support clients with communication and swallowing difficulties in aged care.
- Company: Brightwater, a leading NFP healthcare provider since 1901.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, salary packaging, discounts, and 24/7 health support.
- Other info: Join a diverse and inclusive culture focused on growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of clients while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Membership with Speech Pathology Australia and relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 18550 - 18550 $ per year.
- Speech Pathologist (Residential Aged Care) – Casual
- About Brightwater
Since 1901, Brightwater has supported people of all ages to live better.
Care is at our core.
We stand beside clients through change, bringing experience and understanding to the complexities of ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington’s disease and acquired brain injury.
The Opportunity
- We are currently seeking a suitably qualified
- Speech Pathologist to support our
- Residential Aged Care Allied Health Consultancy based
North of River.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician looking to pick up additional pieces of work alongside a leading NFP Healthcare Provider.
This role will see you
- Using SP skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised, outcome based care within an interdisciplinary team and in partnership with the client and their representatives and other relevant stakeholders.
This includes dysphagia and mealtime management, communication disorders, augmentative communication and oral health
- Completing Brightwater documentation to the required standard, and actively collaborate with the client and the rest of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that the care plans for clients are relevant and appropriate
- Communicating with clients and their representatives in regards to identifying the client’s individualised goals and preferences, developing the client’s dysphagia and/or communication plan and providing information about the SP recommendations, showing respect for the individuals
- Identifying areas for improvement and uses a continuous quality improvement approach to problem solving.
- Why Join Brightwater
- Join a collaborative and values-driven team.
- Flexible casual opportunity alongside our largest service within Brightwater.
- Salary packaging up to $18,550 annually to reduce tax and boost take-home pay.
- Flexible work arrangements supporting work–life balance.
- Brightwater Plus discounts at 370+ retailers, including health insurers.
- My Fitness Passport access to gyms, studios and pools.
- 24/7 medical and mental health support for you and your family.
- Employee referral scheme, paid parental leave and return-to-work bonus.
- What you’ll bring
- Membershipwith Speech Pathology Australia
- Demonstrated competency as a Speech Pathologist to assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care
- Strong person-centred skills in communicating and engaging with clients with high support needs including cognitive impairment, brain injury, and dementia
- A valid NDIS Clearance
- A satisfactory National Police Clearance issued within the past 12 months.
- A current valid WA driver’s licence.
- Talk to us
If you are a passionate clinician looking to bring your skills and experience into a caring space, bring your passion and energy to Brightwater—and shape what is possible in our aged care space.
Review the attached job description or contact Zach Ooi, on for a confidential discussion.
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Speech Pathologist employer: Brightwater Care Group
Brightwater is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff, offering a supportive work culture where nurses can thrive. With flexible working arrangements, generous salary packaging options, and access to extensive health and wellness resources, employees are empowered to maintain a healthy work-life balance while delivering high-quality care in a warm, home-like environment. Join our dedicated team at Brightwater Inglewood and be part of a legacy that has been enriching lives for 125 years.
