Speech Language Pathologist

Description:

We believe people know how to do their best work – our job is to stay out of the way. We set clear performance indicators and actively support you to find your preferred way of meeting them

Decide what you want to specialise in – want to explore the benefits of using goats in therapy? We’re in! We want you to excel. If you want to specialise in paeds, great! If you want a lifespan caseload, awesome! We want to make sure that you’re working in the space where you can do your best work.

Collaboration:

The Allied Health Centre holds over 100 years of collective experience, and it’s a resource you’ll be able to tap into. Be it randomly over lunch, collaborating on a case or sharing through peer supervision

There is no senior/junior structure in the Allied Health Centre. All practitioners bring to the table their knowledge and experience in the spirit of sharing and learning. Some days you’ll be getting schooled, other days you’ll be the teacher.

Essential Requirements for a Speech and Language Pathologist

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Speech and Language Pathology
• Current Registration with Speech Pathology Australia (or ability to register prior to commencement)
• Ability to navigate, apply and adhere to CLS policies and procedures, including Workplace Health and Safety and Risk Management Procedures
• Applicants will be expected to cope with the physical demands of the position, and must be willing to undertake pre-employment screening activities
• A current c-class driver's license and willingness to travel between office locations
• Applied First Aid (or ability to acquire)
• Be eligible for or hold a Working with Children Blue Card
• Be eligible for or hold a NDIS Worker Screening or Yellow Card
• The position requires travel between Bundaberg, Hervey Bay and Maryborough. The primary office location will be Bundaberg.

Highly desirable knowledge and skills for a Speech and Language Pathologist

• Experience working in Paediatrics
• Experience in a disability setting
• Experience working in a Key Worker model
• Assistive technology
• Working knowledge of the NDIS