Aged Care Speech Pathologist | Impactful Therapies & Travel

UnitingCare Queensland; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Kilometre Reimbursement

5 weeks annual leave (Pro-rata)

Superannuation

Job summary

BlueCare, part of UnitingCare Queensland, is hiring a Speech Pathologist to support the Bundaberg, Maryborough and Hervey Bay regions. You will deliver person-centred speech therapy to elderly clients in the community and facilities, aligning therapy with contemporary theory and practice to promote independence and wellbeing.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. Roles involve some travel between sites for full-time staff, with a supportive, experienced team and employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualifications in Speech Pathology - Essential.
• Experience as a Speech Pathologist/Therapist, preferably in the aged care.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build great relationships.
• Clear understanding and experience with contemporary speech pathology theories and practices.
• Current Australian Drivers Licence and a road worthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance - Essential.
• Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies.

Responsibilities

• Proactively screen and assess clients to formulate and maintain up to date individualised care plans.
• Maintaining open and fluid communication within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Referring clients to appropriate health care professionals when necessary.
• Liaising compassionately with our clients and their families.
• This role is based in Bundaberg/Hervey Bay/Maryborough. If working full time, some travel between sites (approximately one to two days per fortnight) is required.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Team collaboration

Education

Tertiary Qualifications in Speech Pathology

Current Australian Drivers Licence

Job description

BlueCare, part of UnitingCare Queensland, is hiring a Speech Pathologist to support the Bundaberg, Maryborough and Hervey Bay regions. You will deliver person-centred speech therapy to elderly clients in the community and facilities, aligning therapy with contemporary theory and practice to promote independence and wellbeing.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. Roles involve some travel between sites for full-time staff, with a supportive, experienced team and employee benefits.