Speech Pathologist

A.I.R Recruitment; Macksville; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Negotiable rate

Salary packaging benefits

Full-time and part-time options

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Opportunity to join a highly reputable

employer of choice

Career development and progression

Roles available in Port Macquarie and

Job summary

A.I.R Recruitment in Port Macquarie and Macksville seeks a Speech Pathologist to support children with disability or developmental delay, promoting development, wellbeing and community participation for families.

You will work in a trans-disciplinary team, deliver Early Intervention services, and partner with parents/caregivers to enhance skills and supports across home, school, and community settings. Flexible hybrid arrangements and career progression are available.

Qualifications

• Master of Speech Pathology completed.
• Registered with SPA.
• Experience in Early Intervention for children and families.
• Knowledge of play skills, behaviour management and parent education.
• Caseload management experience.
• Ability to work with families and professionals.
• Commitment to family-centered practice and culturally responsive care.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication; computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Work within a trans-disciplinary team to provide an Early Intervention service focused on child and family goals.
• Use a family centered and strengths-based approach to deliver high quality support to children with a developmental delay/disability.
• Provide support to children and families through home visits, integrated education settings, community support, group programs, and school settings.
• Ensure support to children and families is culturally responsive and reflective of the community.
• Assess, develop, and implement planning, therapy, and other support strategies.
• Monitor, evaluate and define child goals to ensure service effectiveness.
• Collaborate with other Therapists and Key Workers to deliver integrated therapy and teaching supports.
• Provide training to broader early childhood programs.
• Provide progress notes, reports, and discuss with families.

Skills

Play skills

Behaviour management

Parent education

Caseload management

Interpersonal skills

Written skills

Verbal skills

Driver's licence

Education

Master of Speech Pathology

Job description

• Opportunity to join a highly reputable employer of choice
• Opportunity for career development and progression
• Roles available in Port Macquarie and Macksville with either a child or aged care focus

• Negotiable rate
• Salary packaging benefits
• Full-time and part-time options
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement
• Opportunity to join a highly reputable employer of choice
• Opportunity for career development and progression
• Roles available in Port Macquarie and Macksville with either a child or aged care focus

Our client has been a highly respected and trusted provider of aged care, disability, child and family services across the mid-north Coast. Their strong community focus and values has built on an outstanding reputation of quality care and enhancing the lives of individuals and families they support.

Due to ongoing growth we currently have an opportunities for Speech Pathologist to join their team in Port Macquarie and Macksville locations.The position is responsible for providing specialist support and service provision to children with a disability or developmental delay and their families, to promote development, well- being and community participation. The role will operate in partnership with parents/caregivers, families, and other significant stakeholders to enhance their knowledge, skills and supports to meet the needs of the child.

Key responsibilities:

• Work within a trans-disciplinary team to provide an Early Intervention service focused on child and family goals and priorities delivered within both universal and specialist support services.
• Use a family centered and strengths-based approach to deliver high quality support to children with a developmental delay/disability.
• Provide support to children and families through home visits, integrated education settings, community support, group focused programs and broader early childhood and school settings.
• Provide support to children and families through home visits, integrated education settings, community support, group focused programs and broader early childhood and school settings.
• Ensure support to children and families is culturally responsive and reflective of the community in which they are a part.
• Assess, develop, and implement planning, therapy, and other support strategies to achieve high quality outcomes for the child and family.
• Monitor, evaluate and clearly define child goals to ensure service effectiveness and continuous improvements through regular review.
• Work closely to engage with other Therapists and Key Workers within the team to deliver high quality integrated therapy and teaching supports to children and families as stipulated in service agreement.
• Provide support, consultancy, and training to broader generic early childhood programs to ensure inclusive practice within the community.
• Provide ongoing feedback through progress notes, reports, and discussion with families/carers in a timely and effective manner.

What we’re looking for:

• A tertiary qualification -Master of Speech Pathology
• Registered with SPA
• Experience and demonstrable knowledge in the delivery of services within Early Intervention for children and families following best practice guidelines.
• Demonstrated skills and knowledge in play skills, behaviour management and parent education.
• Working experience and knowledge in childhood development and strategies to facilitate early childhood development within a range of settings.
• Ability to implement effective caseload management strategies.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with specialist therapeutic and child/family support agencies to assist children and families with more complex needs to develop and implement an individualised intervention plan.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with other professionals to enhance the supports provided to children and families.
• A commitment to family centered practice and maximising the opportunities and support provided through generic early childhood services.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills and Computer literacy including a proficiency in the use of client management systems.
• Current Driver’s licence and ability to access own vehicle.

Benefits:

• Negotiable rate
• Salary packaging benefits
• Full-time and part-time options
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement
• Opportunity to join a highly reputable employer of choice
• Opportunity for career development and progression
• Roles available in Port Macquarie and Macksville