Speech Pathologist

Brightwater Care Group Ltd.; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $18,550

Flexible work arrangements

BrightwaterPlus discounts

MyFitnessPassport access

24/7 medical and mental health support

Employee referral scheme

Parental leave & return-to-work bonus

Job summary

Brightwater Care Group Ltd. is seeking a Speech Pathologist for our Residential Aged Care Allied Health Consultancy, north of the river. This casual role offers flexibility to complement our largest service line.

You will assess and plan individualized care, support mealtime management and communication strategies, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure client-centered outcomes. A valid WA driver’s license, NP clearance and NDIS checks are required.

Qualifications

• Registered Speech Pathologist with Speech Pathology Australia
• Experience in dysphagia and mealtime management
• Experience with cognitive impairment, brain injury, and dementia
• Current National Police Clearance
• NDIS Clearance
• WA driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care within an interdisciplinary team.
• Complete Brightwater documentation to required standards and ensure relevant care plans.
• Communicate goals and preferences with clients and representatives, and explain SP recommendations.
• Identify areas for improvement using a continuous quality improvement approach.

Skills

Speech pathology

Dysphagia management

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication planning

NDIS clearance

Police clearance

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor of Speech Pathology / relevant degree

Job description

Speech Pathologist (Residential Aged Care) - Casual

About Brightwater

Since 1901, Brightwater has supported people of all ages to live better. Care is at our core. We stand beside clients through change, bringing experience and understanding to the complexities of ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington's disease and acquired brain injury.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a suitably qualified Speech Pathologist to support our Residential Aged Care Allied Health Consultancy based North of River.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced clinician looking to pick up additional pieces of work alongside a leading NFP Healthcare Provider.

This role will see you:

• Using SP skills to assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualised, outcome based care within an interdisciplinary team and in partnership with the client and their representatives and other relevant stakeholders. This includes dysphagia and mealtime management, communication disorders, augmentative communication and oral health
• Completing Brightwater documentation to the required standard, and actively collaborate with the client and the rest of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that the care plans for clients are relevant and appropriate
• Communicating with clients and their representatives in regards to identifying the client’s individualised goals and preferences, developing the client’s dysphagia and/or communication plan and providing information about the SP recommendations, showing respect for the individuals
• Identifying areas for improvement and uses a continuous quality improvement approach to problem solving.

Why Join Brightwater

• Join a collaborative and values-driven team.
• Flexible casual opportunity alongside our largest service within Brightwater.
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 annually to reduce tax and boost take‑home pay.
• Flexible work arrangements supporting work‑life balance.
• BrightwaterPlus discounts at 370+ retailers, including health insurers.
• MyFitnessPassport access to gyms, studios and pools.
• 24/7 medical and mental health support for you and your family.
• Employee referral scheme, paid parental leave and return-to-work bonus.

What you’ll bring

• Membershipwith Speech Pathology Australia
• Demonstrated competency as a Speech Pathologist to assess, plan, implement and evaluate client care
• Strong person‑centred skills in communicating and engaging with clients with high support needs including cognitive impairment, brain injury, and dementia
• A valid NDIS Clearance
• A satisfactory National Police Clearance issued within the past 12 months.
• A current valid WA driver’s licence.

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