Paediatric Speech Pathologist

at  Better Health Network

Salary:
AHP1 Grade 1/ 2 per Exp + Super + Salary Packaging
Location:
Parkdale
Documentation:
Employment Type:
PP - Part-time Permanent
Department:
Child & Family Services

JOB REFERENCE NO V0361

Better Health Network understands the impact speech pathology can have on people.
Located predominantly in Parkdale, we are seeking Paediatric Speech Pathologists (Grade 1 or Grade 2) to join our experienced and remarkable multi-disciplinary team. We strive to create a supportive, nurturing atmosphere across all BHN clinic that benefits both clients and clinicians. Become part of a dynamic and positive team that includes Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Dietitians, Physiotherapists and Allied Health Assistants to provide children and their families with services under the community health and NDIS funding stream.
In addition to regular team meetings and multidiscipline case consulting services, we encourage peer support learning and professional development opportunities, including clinical and operational supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide Speech Pathology services to children aged 0-12 years, including formal and informal assessment, care planning, therapy delivery, reporting, and discharge while using a Family-Centered approach.
• Work collaboratively as a member of the multidisciplinary team, and with the wider organization, to best meet a family’s needs and priorities.
• Foster best practice pediatric speech pathology within the service, ensuring that the standard of care is maintained at the highest possible level.
• Plan and facilitate group therapy sessions for children and their families, providing services across clinical areas including speech, language, fluency, and pragmatics.
• Actively participate and contribute to the ongoing development of effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders as part of an integrated health services team.

About You:

• Professionally Qualified Speech Pathologist
• Passion for working with children, young people and their parents/carers
• Understanding of and interest in the NDIS
• Demonstrated ability to deliver Speech Pathology specific assessments and interventions.
• A desire to be part of a supportive team, eager to contribute and learn together.
• Autism assessment skills and treatment planning experience (not essential but desirable).

IF THIS ROLE IS THE ONE YOU’VE BEEN LOOKING FOR CLICK APPLY NOW. INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD IMMEDIATELY ON SHORTLISTING.

For information about the role and , please contact Kimberley Brown, Program Manager Child, Adult and Family Therapies at kbrown@bhn.org.au.
Please note that prior to any commencement of employment, pre-employment checks must be complete. These will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check, proof of vaccinations and a working with children check. Better Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including those from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse, and LGBTI+ communities