Speech Pathologist

Prelude Australia Limited; Kurri Kurri; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Work from home options

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Prelude Australia is a not-for-profit charity focused on early childhood intervention for birth to 12 years with developmental delay, autism or disability. The team delivers evidence-based therapies through NDIS, Medicare and private pathways, inviting applications from suitably qualified individuals.

The role offers flexible hours with the potential for work-from-home options, relocation assistance if living outside the Hunter Valley, and a supportive admin team to help you contribute to

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and current membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Interest in working with children including those with developmental delay, autism or disability.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team, providing consultation to therapists and teachers.
• Friendly, kind and warm personality with strong communication skills.
• Good time management and planning skills.
• Willingness to implement National Guidelines for Best Practice in Early Childhood Intervention.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and current membership with Speech Pathology Australia

Job description

Do you want to make a real difference working at a Not for Profit that offers flexible and purpose driven work with children & families?

If you’re looking for a warm, collaborative workplace where you feel valued, supported and inspired every day, we’d love to welcome you to the Prelude Australia team.

Our transdisciplinary team is dedicated to helping children learn & grow through connection, play and everyday opportunities. If you’re seeking a role where your work truly matters, this is it.

Why you’ll love working with us:

• Amazing supportive team committed to evidence based best practice and putting families first
• Enjoy flexible hours and work from home options so that you can work in a way that works for you.
• Above award salary, salary packaging, novated leasing available
• Additional Parental Leave payment
• Additional 2 weeks leave entitlement
• Additional 2 days of personal & carers leave
• Access to industry leading professional development opportunities
• Access to clinical supervision, coaching and mentoring
• Opportunities to access our GROW Leadership Program
• Opportunities to lead student placements in partnership with the University of Newcastle
• 24/7 WHS & Wellbeing Support through Sonder
• Helpful support from our experienced and lovely in-house admin team
• Relocation assistance available if living outside of the Hunter Valley

What you bring to the role:

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and current membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Interest in working with children including children living with developmental delay, autism and/or disability.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team, providing consultation to Occupational Therapists and Early Childhood Teachers.
• Friendly, kind and warm personality with great communication skills
• Good time management and planning skills
• Willingness to implement the National Guidelines for Best Practice in Early Childhood Intervention

Special Conditions include: Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening, Private motor vehicle with comprehensive insurance, drivers license, first Aid certificate with CPR

Part Time: Preference for 30.4 Contracted Hours Per Week (4 Days) but will consider min. 22.8 Contracted Hours Per Week (3 Days) as needed.

Why Prelude Australia:

Our purpose is simple but powerful: to support a positive future for all children.

Trusted by our community for over 40 years, Prelude Australia is a not-for-profit charity dedicated to supporting children (birth to 12 years) who are living with developmental delay, autism or disability and the families who love them. We provide high quality early childhood intervention and therapy services through the NDIS, Medicare and private pathways, helping children learn & grown in the environments that matter most.

We also work closely with our community to deliver a range of capacity building programs, including Supported Playgroups, and an annual Women in Leadership Fundraising initiatives that strengthen support for local families.

Our team is made up of passionate Early Childhood Teachers, Speech Pathologists, and Occupational Therapists who work together through a transdisciplinary, family-centred approach.

Everything we do is guided by our core values:

• Respect

At Prelude Australia, we welcome and celebrate diversity in all its forms; culture, language, religion, gender, sexuality, and abilities. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals and are proud to build teams that reflect the rich diversity of the communities we serve.

To learn more about us visit: www.preludeaustralia.org.au

Any enquiries please contact Sheridan Morton (Service Manager) on 0447 440 *** or **********@preludeaustralia.org.au