Speech Pathologist
We are seeking expressions of interest from Speech Pathologists that are interested in joining our Western Sydney team, office located in Baulkham Hills, supporting families around the Blacktown LGA in a part-time capacity.
This part-time opportunity is ideal for individuals seeking afternoon working hours, with options including:
- 2:00pm – 6:00pm (across 5 days, 20 hours per week)
- 1:00pm – 6:00pm (across 4 or 5 days, 20-25 hours per week)
You will provide person and family-centred therapy services to children and young people with disabilities or developmental delays. This includes a mix of in-person supports across Lifestart sites, homes, schools, and the community, as well as online therapy Australia-wide.
Responsibilities:
- Work alongside children, young people and their families to set goals, develop strategies and support their implementation
- Empower our clients and families to develop their skills in areas such as communication, speech, eating and drinking, social skills and supporting inclusion in chosen activities and settings
- Assessment and intervention in specialist areas such as Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), dysphagia and mealtime management.
- Work with a varied caseload alongside a team of experienced allied health professionals and behaviour support practitioners including occupational therapists, physiotherapists and behaviour clinicians.
- Provide support to families through a keyworker model of practice and parent coaching
- Opportunity to provide support through telehealth, engaging with families online for assessment and intervention.
- Opportunity to support families through group programs such as Hanen More Than Words, toilet training, Secret Agent Society and Tech Talkers.
- Opportunity for supervision of junior clinicians and students (for Senior roles)
Key Selection Criteria:
- Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
- Current SPA membership
- Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Speech Pathologist
- Professional experience, or demonstrated commitment to working with children and young people
- Experience and/or interest in using person and family centred, strength-based approaches
- Highly organised, and able to work with technology in a changing environment
- Understanding of inclusion, cultural sensitivities and the needs of diverse communities
- Valid Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
- Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWC) Clearance (or willingness to obtain)
- Fully vaccinated for the Covid-19 Virus (3 doses) or accepted medical exemption certificate
- Current driver’s licence and use of own car
For more information or to have a confidential discussion about your application, email careers@lifestart.org.au.