Speech Pathologist: AAC & Dysphagia Specialist (Adult/Child)

BlueWing; Campbelltown; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time

Laptop and phone provided

Funded professional development

Dysphagia and AAC training

Job summary

Blue Wing Care in Campbelltown and South West Sydney is seeking a Speech Pathologist to support adult and paediatric NDIS participants with complex communication needs and dysphagia. The role focuses on AAC, communication partner training, and mealtime management plans.

You will assess communication and swallowing, set up AAC from low tech to devices, train teams, and maintain clinical notes to meet NDSI standards. NSW driver license required.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Certified Practising Speech Pathologist membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• A valid NSW Working with Children Check.
• A valid NDIS Worker Screening clearance.
• A current Australian driver's license and a roadworthy, insured vehicle.
• First Aid and CPR training or willingness to complete it.
• Dysphagia and AAC experience is valued; new graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assess communication and swallowing, and write the reports that fund the supports.
• Set up and review AAC, from low tech through to speech generating devices.
• Write mealtime management plans and train support workers and families to follow them.
• Deliver communication partner training to the teams around each participant.
• Keep clinical notes and documentation to NDSI Practice Standards.

Education

Certified Practising Speech Pathologist membership eligibility

Job description

Blue Wing Care in Campbelltown and South West Sydney is seeking a Speech Pathologist to support adult and paediatric NDIS participants with complex communication needs and dysphagia. The role focuses on AAC, communication partner training, and mealtime management plans.

You will assess communication and swallowing, set up AAC from low tech to devices, train teams, and maintain clinical notes to meet NDSI standards. NSW driver license required.