Speech Pathologist

Tamworth, NSW
Permanent
Full-time

3 days ago
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Company DescriptionWelcome to Ability Action Australia!We are one of the largest providers to the NDIS, supporting over 10,000 participants every year with the care they need, when and where it is needed. We have a multi-disciplinary team approach, building a quality support service around the needs and goals of our participants and their family.Help us help others with life changing support that can improve their independence, access, development, health and wellbeing, and function.Job DescriptionWe’re seeking a Speech Pathologist at any stage of their career who’s ready to take the next step. You will join our fun and collaborative multidisciplinary team. We want to support you in your journey and have clinical and operational pathways for career progression!Successful candidate will be providing supports to cover NDIS participants living in the following areas (depending on where you live) Tamworth, Watsons Creek, Upper Manilla, Gunnedah, Wallabadah & surrounding areas.Our team assists individuals of all ages and abilities to achieve their goals. No two days will look the same! We strive to provide a caseload that includes your experience and interests.You might find us in childcare centres, schools, homes and even outreach locations (as part of our AAA Adventurer Program!). Our team are a mix of experience levels and enjoy coffee, memes, and our monthly meeting, well-being check ins and upskilling in clinical areas.We work closely with the MDT and can be found regularly lunching together and celebrating our wins. Whether you are keen on coming out and spending time as a team, or your family life and home is your priority – there is a place for everyone!Your role will include:

Manage an allocated caseload (based on your negotiated hours) and deliver timely therapeutic services
Our Early Years caseload (0-5) – Early intervention and parent coaching (including speech sounds, early language, feeding, school-readiness)
School-aged children (5-18) – Literacy, social communication, speech, language, fluency, voice, feeding and AAC assessment and implementation.
Adults – Functional communication, speech, language, fluency, dysphagia and mealtime management, neurodegenerative diseases, stroke and acquired brain injury rehabilitation.
Neuro-affirming supports to our large neurodivergent population of all age groups.

What's in it for you?As you support many, we support you. We offer:

Work flexibility – From 24 hours a week to full time, you select the hours and days that work best for you as an individual.
Excellent remuneration – Industry leading salary + salary packaging + car allowance + laptop + smartphone + purchase leave.
True work-life balance – The autonomy of setting your calendar, your way. Combine the convenience of working from home with time at our supportive hubs.
Career progression – Access to ongoing training tailored to your interests and long-term goals combined with professional development opportunities through Ability Action Australia and our parent company, MedHealth.
Continuous Professional Development – A generous CPD allowance and paid leave days to complete this.
Passionate and positive culture – Be part of a purpose-driven team that believes in making a difference.

QualificationsTo be successful in this role you will have:

Current registration with Speech Pathology Australia as a Speech Pathologist
A passion for collaborating in a multi-disciplinary team
A desire to make a real difference within the community
A current full driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle

Additional InformationClick on the apply button or contact Amie Gargan on 0491 388 893. If your resume is not quite up-to-date, you can add me on LinkedIn for a more informal conversation - www.linkedin.com/in/amiegargan#AAAYou are welcome here.Our fast-growing team of more than 3,500 people around Australia represent a huge array of life experiences, skills and ways of thinking. We value all these differences.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, proudly welcoming people with disability including mental health conditions, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI community, veterans, carers and Indigenous Australians to our team.We are happy to adjust our recruitment process to support accessibility needs.

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