Job Description
About Us: A leading non-profit organization dedicated to giving back to the community, heavily involved in the NDIS and committed to improving the lives of others.
Job Description: We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Speech Pathologist to join our team of twelve. As a Speech Pathologist, you will be responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating individuals with communication and swallowing disorders. You will work with clients of all ages, from children to adults, in a variety of settings including schools, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and private practices.
Conduct functional and standardised assessments and interventions with children and adults with reference to feeding, language skills and alternative or augmentative communication, that promotes the individual's quality and enjoyment of life, potential and positive experiences within the community.
Responsibilities:
- Conducting assessments to diagnose speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
- Developing individualized treatment plans to address clients' needs and goals.
- Implementing therapy interventions to improve communication and swallowing abilities.
- Providing counseling and education to clients and their families regarding speech and language disorders.
- Collaborating with other healthcare professionals, educators, and caregivers to ensure comprehensive care for clients.
- Keeping detailed records of clients' progress and treatment outcomes.
Requirements:
- Qualification in Speech Pathology and membership with Speech Pathology Australia.
- Clear understanding of Disability Inclusion Act 2014 and NSW Disability Standards.
- Experience working in a similar role, we are flexible in our level of experience.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Compassion, empathy, and patience when working with clients and their families.
Please note: The role involves home visit and a car and driver's license are essential for the role.
Benefits: Extra leave days, birthdays off, extended maternal leave. Ongoing support, training, and upskilling. Above award salary, open to see all levels of experience.
How to apply:
submit your up to date resume via the APPLY NOW button
For any queries regarding the position or application process, contact Samantha on (02)9000 4093
TRADEWIND AUSTRALIA AND THE ORGANISATIONS WE REPRESENT ARE PROUD TO BE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYERS.
We welcome applications from people who reflect the diversity of the organisations we partner with, and the people they support. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background and people with disability and lived experience to apply.
The Employer considers gender a genuine occupational qualification for this position under Section 27 (2), (c), (e) and (g) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 and so we ask that only female/male applicants apply
Tradewind considers that being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent is a genuine occupational requirement as outlined in section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act (1991) and permitted as a 'special measure' under section 8 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and by articles 1(4) and 2(2) of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.
