Speech Pathologist - Part-time or full-time

Hall & Prior; Sydney; On-site; AUD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team and management

Quality-focused role

Job satisfaction and impact

Job summary

Hall & Prior Health & Aged Care Group in Sydney is seeking a Speech Pathologist for both part-time (minimum three days) and full-time roles. You will provide in-person services at metro Sydney aged care homes, perform swallowing assessments, and design individualized care plans.

Applicants should hold a Speech Pathology degree and be a member of Speech Pathology Australia, with a willingness to travel and engage with multidisciplinary teams for continuous improvement and staff education.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Postgraduate experience in adult dysphagia management is highly desirable.
• Willing to travel to residential aged care homes across metro Sydney.

Responsibilities

• Conduct swallowing assessments and develop individual care plans.
• Deliver in-person speech pathology services at metro Sydney aged care homes.
• Collaborate with nutrition/food teams to support resident nutrition needs.
• Deliver nutrition and hydration education programs for staff and stakeholders.

Skills

Empathy and interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility and resilience

Driving license and willingness to旅行

Education

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology

Membership with Speech Pathology Australia

Job description

Speech Pathologist - Part-time or full-time

Hall & Prior Health & Aged Care Group is a family-owned aged care provider operating 42 residential aged care homes, in home support services and retirement living across WA, NSW, ACT and Qld. We are committed to delivering high-quality care that makes a real difference to the lives of our consumers and their families, and providing a caring, and welcoming culture for our staff.

The exciting opportunity

• Parental leave contract - ASAP start until 30th April 2027 with potential for extension
• Option to work part-time (minimum three days) or full-time
• Be based out of Lane Cove or Penshurst
• Provide in person services at aged care homes in metro Sydney
• Conduct swallowing assessments and develop and implement individualised care plans
• Support consumers Eating and Drinking with Acknowledged Risk
• Liaise with the Food Service teams to assist in developing menu options for resident’s individual needs
• Be involved with continuous improvement initiatives to ensure best practice operations
• Design and deliver nutrition and hydration education programs for staff and external stakeholders

The many benefits

• Fantastic support from the Director of Nutrition & Hydration, Senior Speech Pathologist and collaborative multidisciplinary team
• Focus on quality over quantity - not a KPI driven role
• Great job satisfaction! See the ongoing impact your work has on residents’ quality of life
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Be appreciated - we know our staff are integral to achieving our vision and are committed to employee wellness
• Competitive remuneration package including access to retail discounts

About you

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and membership with Speech Pathology Australia
• Post graduate experience overseeing an adult dysphagia management case load is highly desirable
• Own a reliable car, have a licence and willing to travel to the homes assigned to you
• Empathetic, flexible, resilient, conscientious, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• NDIS Worker Screening Check and Influenza vaccination (or willing to obtain) and unlimited working rights in Australia

As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Compassionate people, dedicated to care.