Speech Pathologist - AAC & Dysphagia Specialist (Cairns)

BlueWing; Cairns Regional; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop and phone provided

Funded professional development

Permanent full-time with flexible/part

Sponsorship for overseas-qualified HCW

Job summary

Blue Wing Care in Cairns, Far North Queensland, is seeking a Speech Pathologist to join our allied health team. The caseload includes adult and paediatric NDIS participants with complex communication needs and dysphagia, covering AAC and mealtime management.

You will shape how therapy runs in Far North Queensland and set up the communication system used by the daily team, while training staff and families to implement plans.

Qualifications

• Eligibility for Certified Practising Speech Pathologist membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• A current Australian driver's licence and a roadworthy, insured vehicle.
• A valid NDIS Worker Screening clearance.
• A valid Blue Card.
• First Aid and CPR training, or willingness to complete it.

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 NDIS Practice Standards.

Skills

SPA membership eligibility

NDIS Worker Screening

Blue Card

Australian Driver's Licence

First Aid & CPR

Dysphagia experience

AAC experience

Job description

Blue Wing Care in Cairns, Far North Queensland, is seeking a Speech Pathologist to join our allied health team. The caseload includes adult and paediatric NDIS participants with complex communication needs and dysphagia, covering AAC and mealtime management.

You will shape how therapy runs in Far North Queensland and set up the communication system used by the daily team, while training staff and families to implement plans.