Paediatric Speech Pathologist

An exciting opportunity exists for passionate graduating Speech Pathologists to join a motivated multi-discipline team with a company bringing health and care to people in the clinic and community settings around Epping and the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne. Health 2 You was established from a desire to provide people with high quality healthcare where they most need it. Our team of highly skilled and reliable Speech Pathologists, OT and physiotherapists work to enhance the quality of life for our clients young and old.

We deliver therapy to clients of all ages; however, this role will mostly involve support to paediatric clients with different levels of ability. We offer an attractive employment salary, generous benefits and flexibility in days and hours. This role will be mostly clinic-based with some supplementary community-based (e.g. home, school, childcare, day centre) visits. We are looking for motivated and adaptable team players who are passionate about helping people in need.

This is a diverse role involving delivery of high-quality speech pathology services to increase communicative function and independence in all aspects of our clients’ lives. This opportunity is available as a full-time role, with flexibility on the days and hours you work.

What you will do:

• Support to speak more clearly and be understood.
• Support for people who may have trouble putting their ideas and thoughts into words and sentences or who may need support with reading and writing.
• Support using devices for people with complex communication needs.
• Support to improve the understanding of the rules for social interaction and awareness of body language, facial expressions and voice tone to improve social interactions.
• Provide strategies to support smooth speech delivery and management of stuttering to increase confidence.
• Provide exercises and support to optimize voice quality and develop healthy vocal habits.

When it comes to our team support, we provide:

• Dedicated admin team and back end processes to allow you to focus on therapy and care.
• Competitive salary packages, benefits and bonuses.
• Regular clinical supervision, professional development, support.
• Work/life balance - flexibility to manage your caseload in the way that suits you best.
• A laptop, dedicated support to streamline automate administrative tasks, maximising your time, reducing paperwork, letting you focus on delivering high quality care.
• Employee Assistance Program to further support staff wellbeing.
• Access to assessment and therapy tools, paid for by Health 2 You.
• 100% Carbon neutral, renewable energy powered office, sustainability practices with ways of working and we offset our travel emissions of our team.
• Opportunities to grow into leadership positions and progress professionally with leadership pathways in the company.

About you:

• Have a passion for supporting clients through their communication journey.
• Have a valid degree in Speech Pathology or graduating in 2023.
• Be (or obtaining) a Certified Practicing Member of Speech Pathology Australia with Professional Self-Regulation (Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist / CPSP status).
• Have a National Police Check & Working With Children check (VIC).
• Access to a car (and valid driver’s licence) for community visits.
• The ability to think outside of the box.
• Use initiative to solve problems and improve services.
• Have outstanding assessment and evidence-based speech pathology intervention skills.
• Experience in the NDIS/disability sector will be highly regarded.

Further Benefits & Perks:

• Experienced multidisciplinary team providing you with an opportunity to learn, develop and progress your career.
• Paid PD leave.
• Professional Development allowance each year.
• You will have flexibility and autonomy within the role.
• Join a supportive team that values a strong team culture with regular staff events and gifts of recognition.

If this opportunity sounds interesting to you, we’d love to connect and chat. Please submit your CV today.