Australia Job Openings

Windermere

Paediatric Speech Pathologist / Key Worker

Narre Warren

FULL TIME

October 23, 2024

Posted: 10/10/2024

Closing Date: 07/11/2024

Salary: $93,000.00 - $93,000.00

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Narre Warren

Job Category: Community Services and Development

Are you a creative problem solver motivated by your contribution to real outcomes for real people?
Do you enjoy working with like-minded Allied Health professionals who are genuinely passionate about what they do?
If you’re looking to move away from the hustle and bustle of a busy healthcare environment and really dedicate quality time to working with consumers to reach their goals, then read on as this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Job Description

First, Let’s talk about what’s in it for you? Why Windermere?
We know you are spoilt for choice in the vibrant Allied Health Space, but do you want to know why you should join Windermere? Over 80% of our staff tell us that we have a happy workplace with a team dedicated to supporting our consumers and each other.
Windermere aims to assist people with a disability to identify support that really matters most to them. Our team of talented Paediatric Speech Pathologists provide service to children and youth aged 0 -12 years who may be demonstrating delays or difficulties with their development including speech, language, feeding and social skills.
Windermere fosters a culture of flexibility, support and wellbeing. We have a wide range of workplace benefits including:

Flexible work hours and ways of working
Rostered days off
Above Award Personal Leave and 17.5% annual leave loading
Gifted days off (between Christmas and New Year)
Employee Referral Program
Flexible Leave Scheme (50/52)
Study leave and opportunities for professional development
Generous salary packaging

As Windermere is a not-for-profit organisation, employees are able to claim everyday living expenses up to $15,900 against their annual Pre-Tax Salary. See example below and note this depends on your individual circumstances:
Annual Salary - $93,001.64 Without Salary Packaging, this is the equivalent comparative salary in the job market to $100,216.70 (including $15,900 Salary Packaging)

Desired Skills and Experience

About the role
We are currently seeking Paediatric Speech Pathologists for Full Time and Part Time positions. We also offer a hybrid model of working which is a combination of working from home, meeting with consumers in their natural surroundings or within our offices in Berwick, Narre Warren, Cranbourne and / or Pakenham.
As a Windermere Paediatric Speech Pathologist, you will manage a caseload and:

deliver a broad range of evidence informed intervention strategies, standardised assessments and parent training to increase communication and active participation in social and educational settings for children;
undertake face to face consultation and relationship building in natural environments, schools and kindergartens as well as our modern office facilities and therapy spaces;
liaise and collaborate with a transdisciplinary team to design and deliver comprehensive support plans; and
Provide key worker support and advice to families and children in relation to speaking, listening, understanding language, fluency and social skills.
Provide discipline specific assessment and intervention to children aged 0-12 years and their family with a range of disabilities.

To succeed in this role:
You are confident and enthusiastic with a ‘can-do’ attitude. You are self-motivated and can work independently to meet set targets, as well as forming part of a collaborative, family focused and holistic transdisciplinary team. You are adaptable and resilient and thrive in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement of your practice ensures you make a real and lasting difference to the lives of your consumers.
Technical Skills & Professional Experience:
You will have a tertiary qualification within Speech Pathology and hold a current registration with Speech Pathology Australia. Furthermore, you will have specialist knowledge and relevant demonstrated experience within a paediatric practice.

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology with current and ongoing registration with Speech Pathology Australia
Sound theoretical knowledge, ideally with a minimum of 2 years discipline specific clinical experience, with particular reference to paediatric practice 0-12 years
Demonstrated knowledge of typical development and common conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome and developmental delay
Knowledge and skills in the assessment, intervention and evaluation of services for children & families
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as work independently, including office based or remote off-site locations
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage use of time in a fast paced, complex service environment in order to meet service KPIs and provide a consumer-focused, high-quality and responsive service
Demonstrated knowledge in the assessment and prescription of assistive technology
Ability to use a computer and all relevant technology
Willingness to promote and support practices that are inclusive, culturally responsive, safe and accessible.
Current Victorian Drivers’ Licence.
Willingness to undertake relevant pre-employment screening and checks - including NDIS worker screening check, Police Check, Pre-Employment Medical and Working with Children's check
Right to Work in Australia e.g. Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Visa holder with full working rights

If this opportunity excites you, then click the “Apply” button to view the detailed position description and submit your application. Please also ensure you address the Key Selection Criteria in your application letter.
If you require any specific access adjustments or support within the Windermere recruitment, interview or onboarding process please contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist via phone +613 8794 1311 or email opportunities@windermere.org.au

Windermere is committed to equity & equality for consumers and employees, this by building diverse and inclusive services and work environments, where all peoples from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, CALD, LGBTIQ+ Communities and those living with disability will know and feel accepted, affirmed, safe and celebrated. Windermere is delivering this through the continued development and implementation of our Welcoming and Inclusion Strategy as we seek to provide a diverse workforce at all levels.

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