Paediatric Speech Pathologist - New Graduate Role

Health 2 You Pty Ltd; Victoria; Hybrid; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid professional development leave

Professional development allowance

Supportive team culture

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Australia is seeking a Speech Pathologist to join a dynamic team focused on improving communicative function and independence for clients. The role involves delivering services predominantly to paediatric clients in clinic and community settings, with a competitive salary and flexibility in hours. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in Speech Pathology and have a passion for client support.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting clients through their communication journey.
• Valid degree in Speech Pathology or graduating in 2023.
• National Police Check & Working With Children check (VIC).
• Access to a car and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality speech pathology services.
• Support speech clarity and social skills.
• Provide strategies for stuttering management.
• Optimize voice quality and develop healthy vocal habits.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Evidence-based intervention skills

Social skills

Education

Degree in Speech Pathology

Certified Practicing Member of Speech Pathology Australia

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for passionate graduating Speech Pathologist to join a motivated multi-discipline team with a company bringing health and care to people in the clinic and community settings around Epping and the Northern Suburbs of Melbourne.

Health 2 You was established from a desire to provide people with high quality healthcare where they most need it. Our team of highly skilled and reliable Speech Pathologists, OT and physiotherapists work to enhance the quality of life for our clients young and old.

We deliver therapy to clients of all ages, however this role will mostly involve support to paediatric clients with different levels of ability. We offer an attractive employment salary, generous benefits and flexibility in days and hours. This role will be mostly clinic-based with some supplementary community-based (e.g. home, school, childcare, day centre) visits.

We are looking for motivated and adaptable team players who are passionate about helping people in need. This is a diverse role involving delivery of high-quality speech pathology services to increase communicative function and independence in all aspects of our clients’ lives. This opportunity is available as a full time role, with flexibility on the days and hours you work.

What you will do

– support to speak more clearly and be understood

Language – support for people who may have trouble putting their ideas and thoughts into words and sentences or who may need support with reading and writing

Augmentative and Alternative Communication – support using devices for people with complex communication needs

Social Skills – support to improve the understanding of the rules for social interaction and awareness of body language, facial expressions and voice tone to improve social interactions

Stuttering – provide strategies to support smooth speech delivery and management of stuttering to increase confidence

Voice – provide exercises and support to optimize voice quality and develop healthy vocal habits

When it comes to our team support, we provide:

Dedicated admin team and back end processes to allow you to focus on therapy and care.

Competitive salary packages, benefits and bonuses

Regular clinical supervision, professional development, support

Work/life balance - flexibility to manage your caseload in the way that suits you best

A laptop, dedicated support to streamline automate administrative tasks, maximising your time, reducing paperwork, letting you focus on delivering high quality care

Employee Assistance Program to further support staff wellbeing Access to assessment and therapy tools, paid for by Health 2 You

100% Carbon neutral, renewable energy powered office, sustainability practices with ways of working and we offset our travel emissions of our team.

Opportunities to grow into leadership positions and progress professionally with leadership pathways in the company.

About you:

Have a passion for supporting clients through their communication journey

Have a valid degree in Speech Pathology or graduating in 2023.

Be (or obtaining) a Certified Practicing Member of Speech Pathology Australia with Professional Self-Regulation (Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist / CPSP status)

have a National Police Check & Working With Children check (VIC)

Access to a car (and valid driver’s licence) for community visits

The ability to think outside of the box

Use initiative to solve problems and improve services

Have outstanding assessment and evidence-based speech pathology intervention skills

Experience in the NDIS/disability sector will be highly regarded

Futher Benefits & Perks:

Experienced multidisciplinary team providing you with an opportunity to learn, develop and progress your career.

Paid PD leave.

Professional Development allowance each year.

You will have flexibility and autonomy within the role.

Join a supportive team that values a strong team culture with regular staff events and gifts of recognition.

If this opportunity sounds interesting to you, we’d love to connect and chat. Please submit your CV today.