Speech Pathologist

Scope (Aust); City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

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Job summary

Scope (Aust) is seeking a Speech Pathologist to join the Communication and Inclusion Resource Centre (CIRC). You will plan, deliver, and evaluate services for clients with diverse communication needs, focusing on AAC and accessible information. The role involves consultancy to stakeholders and active representation at events.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team, contribute to materials development, and support data collection and reporting in a nationally recognised centre.

Qualifications

• Qualified Speech Pathologist with registration/eligibility to practice
• Knowledge of AAC systems and multimodal communication
• Experience with diverse client groups including disability and human services
• Ability to manage stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes
• Experience preparing concise reports for specific audiences

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver and evaluate services to clients based on individual strengths and needs
• Develop materials on AAC and Accessible Information for multiple platforms
• Provide AAC advice and consultancy to stakeholders
• Fulfill administrative requirements including data collection and record keeping
• Represent Scope at forums, seminars and conferences

Skills

Speech pathology

AAC knowledge

Stakeholder mgmt

Report writing

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor of Speech Pathology

Job description

About Scope

Scope's purpose is to create meaningful opportunities for people with disability to belong and thrive. We support people with physical, intellectual and multiple disabilities to achieve their goals. Scope is a registered provider under the NDIS and delivers a range of services including supported independent living, short term accommodation (respite), social connections, lifestyle options, therapy and employment services in over 420 service locations across Victoria and NSW.

About Scope

Scope's purpose is to create meaningful opportunities for people with disability to belong and thrive. We support people with physical, intellectual and multiple disabilities to achieve their goals. Scope is a registered provider under the NDIS and delivers a range of services including supported independent living, short term accommodation (respite), social connections, lifestyle options, therapy and employment services in over 420 service locations across Victoria and NSW.

About Your Role

Scope has an exciting and unique opportunity for a Speech Pathologist to work within our Communication and Inclusion Resource Centre. The Communication and Inclusion Resource Centre (CIRC) is a nationally recognised leader in capacity building for people with communication disability and/or low literacy, operating for 20+ years. We enrich lives by creating supportive, connected and inclusive communities, where everyone has a voice and is heard. CIRC employs a diverse, multidisciplinary team including people with disability, speech pathologists, access consultants, educators, and project managers.

Your Key Focus

• Plan, deliver and evaluate services to clients and customers, which build on individual strengths, needs and priorities
• Developing materials and information on AAC, Accessible Information and Communication Access on a variety of platforms if required
• Provide AAC advice, information and consultancy to a range of stakeholders
• Fulfil administrative requirements such as data collection and record keeping
• Representing Scope at forums, seminars and conferences

What We Look For

• At least four years clinical experience with children or adults in a range of models of service provision, particularly with people with complex communication needs.
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of therapy within the disability, human services or community sector
• Demonstrated knowledge of comprehensive AAC systems and multi-modal communication.
• Demonstrated skills in stakeholder management to achieved positive outcomes
• A demonstrated ability in providing training to a range of communication partners
• An understanding and sensitivity to the rights and dignity of people with disabilities in line with current legislation
• A demonstrated ability to write concise reports targeted for specific purposes

Scope as an Employer

At Scope, we 'Celebrate our people' by rewarding you with access to an exclusive benefits platform. You will have access to cashback, vouchers and discounts to over 500 popular retailers covering groceries, fuel, entertainment, wellbeing and so much more. It's one of the ways we thank our team for the ongoing and valued contribution they make to the lives of the people we support. View our stance on inclusion, diversity and human rights.

Scope (Aust) is a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Take your career on a journey with Scope and work proactively with us to achieve our purpose!
Please direct enquiries to (Name) on (Phone Number) or email (Email Address).
If at any time you require us to adjust our recruitment process to meet your individual needs please email [e-mail]
Please note, successful applicants will be required to hold a NDIS Worker Screening Check Clearance and a Working with Children Check. If you have lived or worked for a continuous period of 12 months or more in another country within the last 10 years, a certified International Police Check from that country or countries will also be required. Please note that the offer will be conditional on meeting these requirements.