Speech Pathologist

Blue Care; Maryborough, Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Superannuation

Kilometre reimbursement

5 weeks annual leave

Job summary

BlueCare is seeking a Speech Pathologist to provide individualised, person-centred therapy to elderly clients across Bundaberg, Maryborough and Hervey Bay. You will apply contemporary theory to promote independence and wellbeing in daily activities and routines.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. Travel between sites is possible, and the role sits within a statewide Allied Health Team with strong support and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualifications in Speech Pathology - Essential
• Experience as a Speech Pathologist/Therapist, preferably in aged care
• Graduates are encouraged to apply
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build great relationships
• Clear understanding and experience with contemporary speech pathology theories and practices
• Current Australian Drivers Licence and a road worthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance - Essential
• Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies

Responsibilities

• Proactively screen and assess clients to formulate and maintain up to date individualised care plans
• Maintaining open and fluid communication within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Referring clients to appropriate health care professionals when necessary
• Liaising compassionately with our clients and their families

Skills

communication

relationship-building

clinical reasoning

patient-centred care

driving licence

Education

Speech Pathology degree

Tools

N/A

Job description

Speech Pathologist | Blue Care | Bundaberg, Maryborough, and Hervey Bay Regions

Employment Term: Permanent Full Time with Part time Considered Location: Bundaberg, Maryborough and Hervey Bay Regions Remuneration: $42.15 - $59.04 p/hr (dependent on experience) + Super + Salary packaging benefits + Kilometre Reimbursement + 5 weeks annual leave (Pro-rata)

New Graduates Welcome

Blue Care is seeking a Speech Pathologist to join our highly skilled Statewide Allied Health Team, supporting the Bundaberg, Maryborough and Hervey Bay regions.

About BlueCare

BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family, we’d love you to be too. Joining the state’s largest network of aged care workers with its over 8,000 strong, bright team in blue, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.

Role

Your part in our BlueCare team You'll provide individualised, person-centred speech therapy to our elderly clients living in our communities. You'll actively incorporate contemporary theory and practice into therapy that promotes the independence and wellbeing of our elderly clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively screen and assess clients to formulate and maintain up to date individualised care plans
• Maintaining open and fluid communication within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Referring clients to appropriate health care professionals when necessary
• Liaising compassionately with our clients and their families

This role is based in Bundaberg/Hervey Bay/Maryborough. If working full time, some travel between sites (approximately one to two days per fortnight) is required. Travel is planned in advance and supported by the team

We encourage our team to be creative and enjoy themselves while contributing to our success.

Come join one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia.

What makes a difference for us?

You'll be passionate about implementing innovative therapies designed to enable your clients to maintain and improve their independence. You'll be self-motivated and driven to incorporate contemporary theory in your day to day activities and make a real difference to the lives of our clients!

Key Qualifications

• Tertiary Qualifications in Speech Pathology - Essential
• Experience as a Speech Pathologist/Therapist, preferably in the aged care
• Graduates are encouraged to apply
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build great relationships
• Clear understanding and experience with contemporary speech pathology theories and practices
• Current Australian Drivers Licence and a road worthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance - Essential
• Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies

Employee Benefits

• Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
• Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference

Child Safe, Child Friendly

• Provide welcoming, safe & nurturing services for children
• Implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services
• Appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur
• Abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple–everybody iswelcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values.We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.For additional support and to meet our RAP Team, email [e-mail]

Safe workplace

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety. Commitment to Safeguarding We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.

About UnitingCare

UnitingCare is the second-largest Queensland employer, with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of UnitingCare, BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital. When you join the UnitingCare family, you are part of something bigger. We are a proud not‑for‑profit with a compassionate and inclusive team who are committed to the work we do. People who want to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. For more than 100 years we’ve been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities.

www.unitingcareqld.com.au

Our Values and Mission

We’re on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness. We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example. So, if you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and to be rewarded, it’s time you joined our UnitingCare familiy.