Speech Pathologist (Paeds)

Kerin Health; Parkes Shire Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual wellness budget

Paid professional development

Housing options available

Administrative support

Job summary

Kerin Health in rural New South Wales is seeking an experienced Paediatric Speech Pathologist to deliver face-to-face therapy to children and families. You’ll join a small, supportive team and have the autonomy to choose your hours, days, and caseload while collaborating with Allied Health colleagues to provide holistic care.

The role focuses on direct paediatric clients, with opportunities for professional development, a wellness budget, and housing options if relocation is considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited institution.
• Current registration and licensure as a Speech Pathologist in Australia.
• Strong knowledge of Speech Pathology theories and practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively engage clients.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational skills, including time management and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Initial Assessments: conduct thorough assessments of children referred to the service using a range of assessment tools, observation, and parent interviews to determine the child’s speech therapy needs.
• Treatment Planning and Intervention: develop individualised treatment plans based on assessment findings, incorporating evidence-based interventions and therapeutic techniques to deliver intervention that meets the client’s goals.
• Service Delivery: deliver high-quality speech therapy services to children and families.
• Collaborative Multidisciplinary Teamwork: collaborate closely with a supportive multidisciplinary team to ensure coordinated and integrated care for children.
• Parent and Caregiver Education: educate and empower parents and caregivers about their child’s speech therapy goals, intervention strategies, and home-based activities.
• Progress Monitoring and Documentation: regularly monitor and evaluate children's progress towards goals, adjust plans, and maintain documentation.
• Professional Development and Continuous Learning: stay abreast of current research and engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent & team player

Speech Pathology knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

We are looking for a Paediatric Speech Pathologist to join our wonderful team.

Paediatric Speech Pathologist

Picture this… it's 9am and you've just pulled up at the clinic (or maybe a local school), coffee in hand, ready for your first session of the day.

Your first client bursts through the door with more energy than you've had all week (because that's just what kids do).

After your session, it's time to catch up face-to-face with one of your colleagues, a Physiotherapist, or Occupational Therapist to talk through a shared client and plan next steps together.

You're making a real difference in the lives of kids and families in our rural community, building genuine connections in person, one session at a time.

You have a flexible working arrangement. You're in charge of choosing your own hours and days, so there's never any need to ask permission to go to your own kid's school concert. You also have access to unlimited support from a beautiful team of three other Speech Pathologists, plus a wider team of multidisciplinary therapists.

Sound like the dream job for you?

Kerin Health is seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist to join our dynamic and innovative team, providing high-quality, face-to-face therapeutic services to children in rural Australia.

This unique opportunity allows you to work directly with paediatric clients and their families, building real, in-person relationships while supporting and making a difference in the lives of kids in rural areas. You will collaborate with a supportive multidisciplinary team, including Allied Health Assistants, to provide comprehensive care and interventions.

If you are passionate about rural healthcare and making a positive and lasting impact on the lives of children in rural Australia, join our team of dedicated professionals and help shape the future of paediatric speech therapy in rural communities.

This role is a Paediatric client caseload.

Make a positive and lasting impact on the lives of families in Central West, NSW.

Responsibilities include..

• Conduct Initial Assessments: Conduct thorough assessments of children referred to the service utilising a range of assessment tools, observation, and parent interviews to determine the child's speech therapy needs.
• Treatment Planning and Intervention: Develop individualised treatment plans based on assessment findings, incorporating evidence-based interventions and therapeutic techniques to deliver intervention that meets the client’s goals.
• Service Delivery: Deliver high-quality speech therapy services to children and families.
• Collaborative Multidisciplinary Teamwork: Collaborate closely with a supportive multidisciplinary team, including Key Workers and Allied Health Assistants, to ensure coordinated and integrated care for children. Participate in regular team meetings, case conferences, and ongoing communication to provide holistic support.
• Parent and Caregiver Education: Educate and empower parents and caregivers about their child's speech therapy goals, intervention strategies, and home-based activities to support their child's progress. Provide resources and training as needed.
• Progress Monitoring and Documentation: Regularly monitor and evaluate children's progress towards established goals, adjust treatment plans accordingly, and maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of all assessments, interventions, and communications in accordance with organisational policies and standards.
• Professional Development and Continuous Learning: Stay abreast of current research, best practices, and emerging trends in paediatric speech therapy, Telehealth, and related fields. Engage in ongoing professional development activities to enhance knowledge and skills.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited institution.
• Current registration and licensure as a Speech Pathology in Australia.
• Strong knowledge of Speech Pathology theories and practices.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively engage clients.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational skills, including time management and documentation.

Receive an annual wellness budget, and professional development funding.

The Benefits..

We truly believe that every person deserves to love coming to work!

Here are just a few of the benefits of working as part of the Kerin Health team:

• The power to choose your employment type. Want to work full time? No worries! Part-time? Sure! More interested in a contractor role? You got it!
• Flexible working - pick your own working days, hours and caseload.
• Full Admin team for your support! Printing, filing, confirming appointments, client liaison are just a few of the things that our friendly admin team are here to take off your workload.
• Annual wellness budget - $500 per annum to spend toward any service provided by our business - yes that includes our massage services ;)
• Paid professional development up to $1500 per annum. Got a course you want to attend or a skill you wish to learn? We love to support our team to be their best selves and are always open to conversations about paid professional development.
• A genuinely supportive team of multidisciplinary therapists to work alongside, lean on and learn from.
• Comfortable, modern and stylish staff area for meetings, lunches, and quiet breaks, including full kitchen facilities.
• Brand new clinic rooms - a professional, clinical space for you to work from.
• Rental Available. For those individuals who are exploring a change of scenery and plan to move cities for this role, we have housing options available for discussion.

About Kerin Health.

Providing exceptional healthcare to rural communities is our mission here at Kerin Health.

Since 2016, our business has expanded exponentially to a varied multi-disciplinary team of health professionals to support the needs of our local Central West communities in New South Wales.

In January 2024, we opened our new state of the art facility, the first of its kind in NSW. Our brand new clinical space located in Parkes, NSW, boasts multiple fitted out clinic rooms, a fully operating gym (for functional assessments), an early intervention space, and sensory outdoor playground. These resources are at your fingertips for use with your clients in order to give them the absolute highest quality of care.

We offer competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, ongoing professional support, and opportunities for career growth in a supportive and collaborative environment.

If you would like to learn more about working with us, we can set you up with a call with one of our therapists so that you can ask any questions that you may have about what it’s truly like to work at Kerin Health.

REAL EMPLOYEE EXPERIENCES

Our team members share what it’s really like to work at Kerin Health.