Speech Pathologist at Aspect

Canberra, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

120000.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Speech Pathology, NDIS Environment, Functional Goals, Support Strategies, Capability Building, Community Setting Work, Transferrable Skills, Evidence-Informed Solutions, Person-Centred Practice, Family-Focused Practice, Customer Driven Practice

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Company Description Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven. At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum. Job Description $81K - $120K pa FTE inclusive of super + phone + laptop + reimbursement of daily work kms travelled + tolls Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay A comprehensive and tailored induction program to support you as you develop your own caseload A strong individualised support and supervision structure so you know we have your back Full time, itinerant role servicing Canberra and surrounding suburbs Once you've met one person on the autism spectrum, you've met one person on the autism spectrum. This is career diversity on a whole new level! Our trusted Aspect Therapy team aim to support and empower individuals on the spectrum and their families/support network to bring about meaningful change based on functional goals. We work in partnership with the individual and their families/support network to identify strengths, areas of need, and develop support strategies that build capabilities and work with participant's interests. We meet participants in their community setting to work on transferrable skills that shape their everyday lives. Start and end every day with an organisation at the forefront of service delivery in an NDIS environment, knowing that you’re doing something amazing. Qualifications What you bring: Tertiary qualifications in speech pathology Membership with the Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) or willingness to obtain Current driver’s licence, use of own vehicle for business purposes (reimbursed per km) and willingness to travel across your local community NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance Working with Children Check for paid employment for the state you reside in NDIS Worker Orientation Module ‘Quality, Safety and You’ certificate. If you have not already completed the free module, click here to access it. You may be required to provide an international police clearance Click here to view the position profile. Additional Information What we offer: $81K - $120K pa FTE inclusive of super + phone + laptop + reimbursement of daily work kms travelled + tolls Salary packaging options to increase your take home pay A comprehensive and tailored induction program to support you as you develop your own caseload A strong individualised support and supervision structure so you know we have your back A versatile working day supporting three to four people each day Permanent contracts Leave entitlements including paid parental leave, generous sick/carer's leave to support your wellbeing Practical internal and external professional development opportunities to keep you at the top of your game Reward and recognition program - Outstanding performance doesn’t go unnoticed Internal, yearly National Conference for ongoing career development and networking Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) training to extend your knowledge and skills Discounted membership to fitness facilities through Fitness Passport Access to a wide range of discounts through Beny on everyday purchases To apply: Click on the "I'm Interested" button and attach your resume (not compulsory) and complete the candidate questionnaire; cover letter is optional. We do not accept CV's directly via email. Successful applicants will be asked to provide their statements of service to calculate their remuneration step level. Applications close: Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process. Please note, we will not be accepting resumes from recruitment agencies for this role. Enquiries should be directed to: Tracy Harrington Hawes, Educator - Acting Operational Leader Aspect Therapy, 0466 485 299. Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes, and are happy to individualise these. Learn more about us: www.autismspectrum.org.au Department: Individual & Community Services

Responsibilities

The trusted Aspect Therapy team aims to support and empower individuals on the autism spectrum and their families/support network to bring about meaningful change based on functional goals. This involves partnering with the individual to identify strengths, areas of need, and developing support strategies that build capabilities while working in the participant's community setting.