Position Title: Speech Therapist
Location: Truganina, VIC
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time
Reports To: Clinical Lead / Practice Manager
Company Overview
Empowered Minds Australia is a leading Allied Health clinic in Victoria, committed to providing holistic, evidence-based care. Our multidisciplinary team supports clients of all ages, focusing on empowering individuals to achieve their full potential in communication, cognitive, and functional skills.
Position Summary
As a Speech Therapist at Empowered Minds Australia, you will play a vital role in assessing, diagnosing, and treating clients with communication, speech, language, and swallowing disorders. Working in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will develop and implement individualised treatment plans tailored to each client’s unique needs. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse caseload, including children, adolescents, and adults, providing therapy in-clinic and in the community.
Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to diagnose speech, language, and swallowing difficulties.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans tailored to each client’s goals and needs.
• Provide individual and group therapy sessions, utilising a variety of therapy techniques and tools.
• Collaborate with other allied health professionals, including occupational therapists, psychologists, and social workers, to deliver holistic care.
• Educate clients and their families on techniques to improve communication and manage speech and language challenges.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date client records and prepare detailed progress reports.
• Participate in regular case reviews and contribute to team meetings to ensure high-quality care.
• Engage in professional development activities to stay current with best practices in speech therapy.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech Therapy, Speech Pathology, or a related field.
• Registration with Speech Pathology Australia as a practising Speech Therapist.
• Experience with a diverse client population, including children and adults (preferred but not essential).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a client-centred approach.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Proficiency in using speech therapy assessment and treatment tools and software.
• Valid Working with Children Check and Police Check (or willingness to obtain).

Why Join Empowered Minds Australia?

• Competitive salary package with benefits and flexible working options.
• Supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities and access to cutting-edge resources.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of clients and their families.

Application Process
If you’re passionate about helping clients improve their communication and achieve their goals, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to join our dedicated team and contribute to empowering lives and enhancing wellbeing.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $95,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 38 per week
Benefits:

• Professional development assistance
• Salary packaging

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplementary Pay:

• Overtime pay

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 15/12/2024