At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide evidence-based therapy to children and families, making a real impact in their lives.
- Company: Join Early Start Australia, a fun and supportive allied health organisation.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, up to 12 weeks leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a growing team dedicated to community impact and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make therapy engaging and meaningful while working with a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology and a passion for helping others.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 115000 $ per year.
Early Start Australia is a national multidisciplinary allied health organisation committed to delivering evidence-based early intervention and therapy services to children and their families. With over 600 employees, Early Start Australia supports over 28,000 families across our 46 clinics nationwide.
We are hiring for our South Morang clinic, working across a combination of clinic and mobile services. We can offer flexibility, with full-time or part-time hours available to suit you. We offer true flexibility and true support that works around you.
We are a growing fun team of allied health professionals who appreciate and support each other for what we do to make an impact in the lives of those we support each day. Our working model sees you working without the need to achieve a set amount of billable hours. Enjoy your days doing the work that you love without the stress of meeting daily targets!
What we offer you:
- Do the things you love to do by taking advantage of our additional leave policy (up to 12 weeks leave per year)
- A structured training program to support your leadership and clinical development aspirations
- Access over 40 hours of CPD each year, including engaging in-house training sessions in addition to a generous PD allowance and 3 days of professional development leave
- Dedicated hands-on admin support means more time spent with clients, supporting children and families to live a better life
- Other great benefits to support your mental health and wellbeing, flexible work options including clinic wellbeing budgets and reduced prices and benefits
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide evidence-based assessments and therapy to a paediatric caseload – providing direct, family-based and community-based support to individuals with developmental delays and/or disabilities
- Day-to-day in the role will include assessment and intervention sessions with a mixed caseload in terms of both age and modality of intervention, working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary context to deliver quality, evidence-based outcomes
- Work closely with key stakeholders providing information, education and support
- Ongoing evaluation, training and review to ensure the delivery of quality services to clients
Skills and Experience:
- Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology and SPA Registration is a must
- A passion for working with individuals who have disabilities to help each client to achieve their own goals, potential and participate in their community in a way that is meaningful for them
- Exceptional communication skills that enable you to work in a culturally rich and diverse environment and collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Effective time management and attention to detail
- Passion for making a difference with a focus on making therapy fun, engaging and meaningful for clients and families!
- Experience in working with children and adolescents and confidence in your role working closely with their families is highly valued
- Compliance requirements – SPA Registration; Working with Children Check; National Police Check; NDIS workers screening check; First Aid Training; Driver’s License & Vehicle
Don’t miss your chance to be part of a growing organisation committed to making a real difference to the community – Apply Now.
Speech Pathologist employer: Early Start Australia
Early Start Australia is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and engaging workplace culture where collaboration and professional growth are at the forefront. As a Senior Speech Pathologist in Hindmarsh, you will benefit from ongoing professional development, mentoring opportunities, and a dedicated administration team that allows you to focus on delivering high-quality care to children and their families. With access to rostered CPD hours and performance-based incentives, you'll find a fulfilling career that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of children with developmental delays and disabilities.
