Speech Pathologist

Speech Pathologist Full time- Graduates welcome to apply.

Lifetime Connect is a not-for-profit community-based organisation that specialises in providing services to local communities across the Nambucca Valley, Bellingen Valley and Coffs Harbour local government areas. The organisation is committed to providing person-centred services, enabling consumers to choose their own care and support services.

Therapy and Education Support Services is an intervention service that is managed by Lifetime Connect, which prides itself on working alongside families of children 0-16 years with a developmental delay or a diagnosed disability, and others sharing their journey. Early connect provide quality and inclusive community-based practices that will enhance the lives of people we support.

Due to growth, we are seeking a Full Time Speech Pathologist to extend our reach and deliver supports in the Nambucca Valley Shire.

About the role

Successful applicants will be working in our therapy rooms, providing Telehealth Services and within school/home environments with children and their families to achieve goals, developmental milestones, and an integrated approach to therapy.

You will have a high level of energy, enthusiasm, and a genuine commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children, young people, and families to enable them to lead an inclusive life in their community.

You are regarded as someone who;

• Is passionate about supporting the rights of children and families
• Holds values in working collaboratively with mutual trust and respect
• Has good problem solving and decision-making skills
• Can act on feedback.

Essential Criteria:

• Recognised degree in Speech Pathology.
• Professional membership/ registration with SPA
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or eligible for)
• Current Working With Children Check
• National Police Check (or be eligible for)

Benefits:

After a 4-week structured induction program to ease you into your caseload and give you that critical insight and roadmap to your new career, we offer;

• An ongoing individualised support and supervision structure tailored to your learning needs
• A flexible and autonomous working day with a current daily billable expectation of four hours, supporting three to four people each day.
• Excellent internal and external professional development opportunities including access to a Professional Development allowance
• Technology including phone and laptop
• A competitive package based on relevant qualifications and experience
• Tax-effective salary packaging opportunities including $15,899 each year tax free
• Flexible work environment
• Use of treatment room, assessment tools and large therapy gym.
• Reception and administration support

How to Apply

Please forward your CV along with a cover letter to angela.jaques@lifetimeconnect.org.au

or, click the apply now link.

Lifetime Connect welcomes applications from culturally and linguistically diverse candidates, suitably qualified people who may have a disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

Applicants must hold a valid Working with Children clearance number and successfully undertake pre-employment police check.

 We encourage you to submit an application today. We will be actively shortlisting applications as they are received. Lifetime Connect reserves the right to close this role to new applications prior to the advised closing date, should suitable candidates be identified for this opportunity.