Clinic-Based Speech Pathologist - Paediatric Caseload - New Graduates Welcome

Healthcarelink Support; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3k CPD budget

Career progression

Work laptop and iPad

Extensive clinical mentoring

Competitive salary

Varied caseload

Dynamic multidisciplinary environment

Access to specialised clinicians

Full admin support

Rewards program

Regular team activities

Job summary

Healthcarelink Support is recruiting for a Clinic-Based Speech Pathologist to handle a paediatric caseload across East Melbourne with opportunities across our clinics. New graduates are welcome, with excellent base pay, allowances and CPD benefits.

The role emphasizes high-quality assessment, evidence-based practice and a collaborative multidisciplinary environment, including mobile therapy options and flexible clinic locations in Burwood/Blackburn, VIC.

Qualifications

• Membership with Speech Pathology Australia is essential.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work in a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of speech and language supports to clients of all ages.
• Assess communication and mealtime abilities using a range of assessment tools.
• Design holistic, client-centred intervention plans with measurable outcomes.
• Support clients, carers and families with implementing plans and programs.
• Develop care plans and write reports based on clinical assessments and interventions.
• Coordinate with other health professionals to achieve best client outcomes.

Skills

Speech Pathology Australia

Excellent communication

Time management

Evidence-based practice

Team player

Child-friendly

Working with Children Check

National Police Check

Medicare Provider number

Right to work Australia

Job description

Job title: Clinic-Based Speech Pathologist - Paediatric Caseload - New Graduates are welcome

Salary: Excellent base + Allowances + CPD Benefits

Location: Burwood/Blackburn, VIC

Our client is looking for multiple early-career Speech Pathologists on a permanent full-time basis, to join our team in East Melbourne.

They provide industry-leading multidisciplinary Allied Health services to people of all ages and backgrounds, that are evidence-based and tailored to our clients’ needs. Our therapists have the opportunity to work across our different clinics in the Eastern Suburbs, as well as to provide mobile therapy services.

Role and Responsibility

• Apply a high level of professional judgment and knowledge to provide a wide range of speech and language supports to clients of all ages with a variety of needs
• Assess the communication and/or mealtime management abilities of the client utilising a range of assessment techniques and tools
• Design intervention plans that are holistic, client-centred and outcome-driven
• Provide support to and assisting clients, carers, and families with the implementation of intervention plans and programs
• Develop care plans and writing comprehensive reports based on advanced clinical understanding, application of various clinical assessments, and implementation of appropriate interventions to address prioritised needs
• Liaise with other health professionals to ensure the best outcomes for the client

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Knowledge of evidence-based principles in assessment and treatment
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environmentEnjoy working with children (prior experience not required, although will be helpful)
• Working with Children Check and National Police Check
• Eligibility for a Medicare Provider number
• You must have the right to live and work in Australia (or working towards this)

Desirable (but not essential)

• Valid Victorian driver’s license and own vehicle

In return, you will receive:

• 3k Clinical Professional Development budget (cost for leadership courses will be in addition to CPD budget) + paid study leave days
• Career progression within the organisation (support provided to build leadership skills)
• Work laptop and iPad
• Extensive clinical mentoring and support (minimum 2 hours weekly)
• Competitive salary
• Varied caseload
• A dynamic and unique working environment, including access to sensory gym and equipment and working within collaborative and conducive multi-disciplinary team
• Access to highly specialised clinicians to further your clinical development
• Full admin support
• Rewards program and referral incentives
• Realistic and achievable KPIs
• Regular team-bonding and building activities