Graduate Speech Pathologist — Mentored, Diverse Community Caseload

Health Workforce Queensland; Emerald; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary incentives

Scholarship/Bursary for development

Job summary

Health Workforce Queensland in Emerald, Queensland is seeking a Graduate Speech Pathologist to join a structured new graduate program. You will provide services across diverse community settings, working with a broad caseload spanning disability, health, education and community sectors.

With comprehensive supervision, mentoring and professional development, you will deliver assessments and evidence-based interventions, develop personalised support plans and collaborate with a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology or eligible to graduate before commencement.
• Eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).
• Interest in community-based allied health and working with people across the lifespan.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to person-centred, strengths-based practice.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Current driver's licence and willingness to undertake community-based visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide Speech Pathology services across a variety of community settings.
• Work with a diverse caseload across disability, health, education and community sectors.
• Deliver assessments, therapy interventions, reports and personalised support plans.
• Develop strong relationships with participants, families, carers, schools, healthcare professionals and other stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Positive Behaviour Support Practitioners and other allied health professionals within a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in a structured new graduate program designed to support the transition from university into clinical practice.
• Receive regular supervision, mentoring and professional development opportunities.
• Contribute to community engagement initiatives and partnerships that improve access to allied health services across Queensland communities.
• Build professional networks and learn from experienced clinicians committed to graduate development.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Independent and collaborative work

Education

Speech Pathology degree

Job description

Health Workforce Queensland in Emerald, Queensland is seeking a Graduate Speech Pathologist to join a structured new graduate program. You will provide services across diverse community settings, working with a broad caseload spanning disability, health, education and community sectors.

With comprehensive supervision, mentoring and professional development, you will deliver assessments and evidence-based interventions, develop personalised support plans and collaborate with a multidisciplinary