At Speak, Learn & Grow, we believe in the power of communication and in building the capacity of the families we work with. We are a leading and innovative healthcare provider, dedicated to enhancing the lives of our clients through exceptional speech therapy services. Our team is a close-knit and are passionate about their work, dedicated to growth, and committed to creating an enjoyable and rewarding workplace.
We are situated in the heart of the Sutherland Shire and have been in operation for over 20 years.
We have a diverse and interesting caseload and work predominantly with children aged 18 months to 18 years, although we do see some young adults as well. We are NDIS registered and treat children with a variety of diagnoses such as autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit disorder, developmental delay, apraxia, cerebral palsy, hearing loss, down syndrome and genetic disorders. We also love working with neurotypical children with delayed speech production, language delays and literacy difficulties.
Our culture is centred around working collaboratively with families and continuing to grow in our knowledge and understanding around speech pathology. Ongoing learning, peer mentoring, supervision, mentoring and support is at the core of our weekly schedules.
Why Choose Speak, Learn & Grow?
Abundant Support: We understand the challenges of your role, and we're here to provide you with the support you need. Our collaborative team environment encourages open communication and a sense of camaraderie, ensuring you never feel alone on your professional journey. You receive support through regular one-on-one supervision, formalised peer mentoring sessions, a comprehensive graduation/onboarding program, in-session support with a senior clinician and an extensive professional development program.
Career Development: We're invested in your growth! When you join us, you will not just be starting a new job, but accepting the opportunity for investing in your career. You can expect a clear career development plan with opportunities to develop your leadership skills, to get involved in creative promotional projects and to develop a range of skills outside of your clinic focused work.
Fun and Inclusivity: We believe that a positive work environment leads to better outcomes. We infuse an element of fun into our workplace culture through team-building activities, social events, and a supportive atmosphere that celebrates diversity and inclusion.
Competitive Remuneration: Your hard work deserves recognition. We offer competitive compensation packages that reflect your skills and dedication, including benefits that prioritize your well-being.
Other Benefits
- Above award wages with incentive bonuses so that you feel rewarded for the work that you do.
- Extensive in-house supervision and mentoring. Our senior staff have attended supervision training and have diverse experience. Kerry has 27 years of experience with in-depth knowledge of literacy, early language development and childhood apraxia of speech.
- Weekly in-house professional development sessions so that you are continually growing in your clinical knowledge.
- Regular case conference discussions and peer mentoring sessions so that you feel supported in your journey.
- Access to online learning platforms and scheduled study time so that you are in control of how much you grow and learn.
- Generous professional development allowance plus paid study leave to attend courses so you can upskill in specific areas that you have chosen.
- Regular team social events so that you can connect with your colleagues outside of the office.
- Your own therapy room & lots of resources so that you can plan and implement the sessions that you would love to.
- Scheduled preparation and report writing time so that you never have to take work home.
- Full time administration team so that you can focus on your clinical work.
- A focus on your well-being & flexible work opportunities so that you have a great work-life balance.
About You
You are a fun-loving speech pathologist who wants to be part of a supportive team. You are looking for a part-time or full-time role that includes lots of learning opportunities. You have a growth mindset, can work independently and are passionate about working with families to achieve the best possible outcomes for your precious clients.
The essential criteria for this position include:
- - degree in Speech Pathology
- - being enthusiastic and willing to learn
- - ability to work independently
- - excellent written and verbal communication skills
- - current drivers licence and the ability to use your own car to do preschool/school/home visits as required
- - current Working with Children Check
- - eligible for Medicare Provider Number
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