Paediatric Speech Pathologist

at  Koorana Child Family Services Inc

Koorana Child & Family Services Ltd
Belmore, Sydney NSW
Speech Pathologist (Healthcare & Medical)
Hybrid • Permanent • Part-time • Associate
Seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist with experience in paediatrics to join our Early Intervention & Allied Health team on a part time basis (3 days per week) with the potential to moving to full time in the future.

QUALIFICATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

• A recognised degree in Speech Pathology.
• Current SPA Registration.
• Working with Children Check.
• National Police Check.
• Current Drivers licence.
• 2 x Covid-19 vaccination or have an approved medical contraindication certificate.

APPLY NOW

If this is the role you’ve been looking for, we would love to hear from you! Apply now with your resume and cover letter and by answering the candidate screening questions. If you have any questions, contact Jane Munro by emailing people@koorana.org.au.
Koorana is committed to child safety and empowerment. Koorana has zero tolerance to child abuse and take seriously any concerns about child safety. We have a robust framework to ensure child safety. Koorana seeks to ensure that its employees are skilled people to work with children. All people who are engaged in child-related work and who are not exempt, including volunteers, are required to hold a NDIS Workers Check, Working with Children Check and National Police Check and must provide evidence of these checks.
We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and support an inclusive approach in the workplace. We celebrate our diversity and welcome staff from all ethnicities, faiths, sexual orientations, gender identities and lifestyle choices. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
No recruiters, please. We love the work you do but are going solo on this one. If we need help, we’ll reach out to you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will be working in a variety of settings including clinic, community-based (in home, early education settings and schools) and tele-health. Working within our transdisciplinary team, you will be responsible for providing speech therapy and support services to children aged 0-18 with additional needs and their families. Some of the key responsibilities are:

• Collaboratively planning, implementing, and evaluating the allied health program.
• Participating in transdisciplinary practice and consulting with other relevant agencies.
• Referring to other professionals or agencies as appropriate.
• Maintaining a high degree of professional awareness regarding current best practice and research in the field, and always ensuring the application of these principles.
• Gradually working up to maintaining a clinical caseload.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• To have outstanding time management skills.
• To be able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• The desire to be challenged and progress further as a therapist.
• The ability to work autonomously and be efficient at problem solving.
• To have a demonstrated ability to work in a culturally diverse community and build strong relationships with families