Speech Pathologist – Clinical & Rehabilitation Services | Canberra

Job title: Speech Pathologist

Job type: Full time or part time

Work setting: Clinic, community and WFH

Salary offer: $90 to $110k package + quarterly bonus

Location: Belconnen

About the company: 

Our client is a growing Australian rehabilitation and health services organisation committed to changing the way rehabilitation is delivered. With a strong focus on person-centred care, they provide personalised, holistic and evidence-based services that support individuals to overcome health challenges, improve wellbeing and achieve their personal and vocational goals.

With services delivered across QLD, NSW, VIC, WA, SA, TAS and the ACT, our client has a strong national presence while maintaining a boutique approach focused on quality, collaboration and meaningful outcomes.

Their multidisciplinary team works closely with participants, families, employers, insurers and other healthcare professionals to develop tailored solutions that support recovery, independence and participation in everyday life.

About the role: 

We are seeking a Speech Pathologist to join our client's multidisciplinary team and provide high-quality, person-centred speech pathology services to participants across a range of ages, conditions and support needs.

The role will involve conducting assessments, developing individualised treatment plans and providing practical strategies to improve participants' communication, swallowing and overall participation in daily life.

Depending on location and client requirements, services may be delivered in person and/or via telehealth.

Key responsibilites:

• Conduct in-person assessments to identify participants' abilities, needs and challenges.
• Develop individualised treatment strategies and intervention plans.
• Develop and implement mealtime management plans where required.
• Provide participants with practical exercises, strategies and education to support their daily communication and swallowing needs.
• Provide advice regarding assistive and technical equipment that may support participants.
• Liaise with other treating professionals and members of the multidisciplinary team regarding participant progress and outcomes.
• Provide education, instruction and supervision to participants, support workers, family members and carers.
• Identify opportunities for cross-disciplinary services that may benefit participants.
• Maintain accurate participant health records and documentation in accordance with organisational policies and standards.
• Contribute to innovative program planning, implementation and evaluation.

Benefits: 

• Join a purpose-driven organisation focused on making a genuine difference in people's lives.
• Work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
• Opportunity to support participants with a diverse range of needs and presentations.
• Flexible service delivery, including in-person and telehealth opportunities where appropriate.
• Work across a nationally established organisation with services available in multiple Australian locations.
• Be part of a person-centred and worker-focused environment that values quality over volume.
• Opportunities to develop your clinical skills through varied and complex caseloads.
• Access to ongoing professional development and opportunities for learning and growth.
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative rehabilitation and wellbeing programs.

About you:

• Degree qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Current Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) status with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Demonstrated experience providing speech pathology assessments and interventions.
• Ability to work with people of different ages and with a range of acute, chronic, complex and multiple conditions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent ability to build rapport and establish positive relationships with participants.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, implement and evaluate innovative programs and treatment strategies.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to completing 20 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) per membership year.
• Current driver's licence and passport.
• Current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWC).
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Program and Supporting People to Stay Infection Free module.

If you are looking for an opportunity to use your clinical expertise while making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and their families, we would love to hear from you.

APPLY NOW to join a supportive, collaborative team committed to helping people move forward with confidence, independence and purpose.

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