Speech Pathologist (Start ASAP)

As a busy, established and well regarded allied health clinic located in the Sutherland Shire, we offer, among other services, paediatric Speech Pathology. We care about our clients, and are dedicated to developing a team of engaged, enthusiastic staff and practitioners that are valued for creating positive change in people's lives.

We are looking for a motivated and dynamic paediatric Speech Pathologist to join our team, to provide high quality, family centred assessment and therapy services to clients aged 0 – 18 years with a range of communication, learning and literacy difficulties.

A clinic based role, there is also potential to provide home visits and outreach services to schools and preschools as well as remote services through telehealth.

Responsibilities of the role

As a Speech Pathologist, your role will involve:

• Taking over and expanding an existing case load
• Providing individual and group Speech Pathology services
• Building and maintaining a client base and referral sources
• Promoting Speech Pathology and the other services of the clinic
• Effectively managing your own schedule and client base

This position is suitable for graduate or a final year students looking to start their career in a growing clinic, with the mentorship / supervision of highly qualified and experienced clinicians, within a team of enthusiastic Speech Pathologists. Interest and undergraduate experience in paediatric Speech Pathology will be highly regarded.

Additionally, you will:

• Hold, or be close to attaining a graduate degree in Speech Pathology (or equivalent) enabling you to register as a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).
   
• Focus on providing exceptional customer service through clear and concise communication, in a style relevant to the audience – both written and verbal.
   
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills to deal confidently with our clients as well as internal and external community members, in a professional and timely manner.
   
• Demonstrate high attention to detail in both clinical and administrative aspects of the role.
   
• Demonstrate integrity and accountability, initiative, be proactive, organized, flexible and able to prioritise.
   
• Be willing to follow procedures, demonstrate a growth mindset, learn and adapt in a dynamic clinic.
   
• Support and work collaboratively with others in the team.
   
• Be willing to participate in relevant professional development and demonstrate the use of evidence in practice.

A detailed background check, including references, qualifications and Working with Children Check will be conducted for the successful candidate.