Children's Therapies - Speech Pathologist at SDN Children's Services

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Speech Pathology, Early Childhood Intervention, Transdisciplinary Practice, Strengths-based Approach, Family-centred Support, Play-based Intervention, NDIS Knowledge, Time Management, Coaching, Facilitating, Bridging Approaches, Pediatric Therapy

Industry

Education Management

Description

Speech Pathologist Part-Time | 3 Days Per Week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday) | Rooty Hill Competitive Hourly rate | Increase your take-home pay with tax-free NFP salary packaging of up to $15,900 Join the SDN village in a Speech Pathologist role that makes a real difference to children’s lives “Working at SDN is about wanting to drive change. I want to give back and do something bigger than myself.” Be part of a collaborative team of occupational therapists, behaviour support practitioners and educators, taking a strengths-based approach to early childhood early intervention and making a meaningful difference in the lives of Autistic children and their families at SDN Beranga, Rooty Hill, Sydney. Why Join SDN? At SDN, we’ve been supporting children’s development and wellbeing for over 120 years. We are a not-for-profit organisation made up of professionals, families and communities all working together to create better outcomes for children. When you join SDN, you’ll be part of a values-led organisation that is committed to inclusion, innovation and evidence-informed practice. Everyday Benefits Part-time role working 3 days per week – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Work in a transdisciplinary environment, continuing to build your skills alongside a diverse group of professionals Receive support, training and coaching from an experienced manager, plus regular external supervision Access a tailored individual career development plan, whether your goal is leadership or developing expertise in specialised areas Opportunity to work closely with parents and educators in an autism-specific early learning service Incentive-based professional development rewards with a recognised provider of your choice About the Role This is a centre-based role within our Children’s Therapies team, providing therapy for children and young people aged 0–16 years with autism and developmental delays. As a Senior Speech Pathologist, you will provide therapy onsite at our autism-specific preschool. You will have the opportunity to deliver therapy within the natural routines of the day, working alongside educators and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, as well as in our dedicated therapy rooms. In this role, you will support children and their families by delivering speech pathology services and building family capacity to support their child’s communication and development. About SDN Beranga SDN Beranga is an autism-specific preschool that combines early education and early intervention, designed to respond to the individual needs of children and families. The service includes dedicated therapy rooms, giving you the opportunity to work directly with families to build their capacity and support children’s participation, communication and development. The team at Beranga is committed to providing strengths-based, family-centred support in a collaborative and inclusive environment. About You To be successful in this role, you will bring: Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology Current Speech Pathology Australia membership Demonstrated experience working with children with disabilities and/or developmental delays Experience or strong understanding of transdisciplinary practice Knowledge of strengths-based, family-centred and play-based approaches to paediatric intervention Demonstrated ability to use coaching, facilitating and bridging approaches to build the capacity of families and the adults in children’s lives A sound understanding of the NDIS Strong time management skills and the ability to work toward targets, including 5 billable hours per day A genuine commitment to inclusion, collaboration and making a difference What We Are Looking For To be successful in this role, you will have: Passionate about early childhood intervention Looking for a role with flexibility and purpose Interested in working in a collaborative, autism-specific service Committed to partnering with families and educators to achieve meaningful outcomes Keen to grow professionally in a supportive and experienced team How to Apply If you believe that by working together, we can make the world a better and more equitable place, we’d love to hear from you. For further enquiries, please contact Richa on 0418 413 979, or forward your resume via the link below or by email to: talentacquisition@sdn.org.au Our Commitment to Inclusion and Child Safety SDN Children’s Services welcomes and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds. SDN is a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to complete relevant screening checks during the recruitment process and must hold or be willing to obtain: A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC)

Responsibilities

Provide onsite speech pathology services for children and young people aged 0-16 with autism and developmental delays. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and educators to build family capacity and support children's communication within natural routines.