Speech Pathologist - Graduate Program

Hearth Allied Health is a growing Allied Health NDIS registered business, and we are offering a unique opportunity for you to be a part of a friendly growing Speech Pathology and Allied Health team.

Our aim is to provide the opportunity to build capacity within Speech Pathology and to support dedicated clinicians to accelerate their learning and their career while providing excellent services to our clients.

Hearth Allied Health work closely with clients, their families, support workers and other professionals to achieve their goals.

Hearth Support Services commenced in 2017 with a desire to deliver responsive, quality, hassle free disability support to clients and has now expanded to add Hearth Allied Health to promote independence and assist clients to lead fulfilling lives at home and within their community.

At Hearth, we strive to be a driving force for positive change within the sector and to create an environment that nurtures and supports both our clients and employees.

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About the role:

• Caseload of NDIS clients with a variety of disabilities
• Work with children (7 yrs.+) and adults in their homes, schools / community
• Supervision and support from experienced senior clinician and external mentor
• Opportunity to work with AAC, swallowing/dysphagia, complex communication needs
• Work in interdisciplinary team (OTs, speech pathologists, positive behaviour support practitioners)
• Continuing education and professional development opportunities

Requirements

About You:

• Qualified Speech Pathologist with energy and commitment to working with people with a disability
• Member of Speech Pathology Australia
• Enjoy working with people with complex communication needs
• Understanding of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) systems or willingness to learn
• Ability to assess and diagnose swallowing disorders
• Ability to work as an effective team member alongside OT, and behaviour support practitioners
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), ability to write information that is accessible for everyone
• Driven to succeed and committed to continuous learning

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Speech Pathology or recognised equivalent degree
• Certified practicing member of Speech Pathology Australia
• Employee Working with Children Check/NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current driving licence and car

Benefits

Why work at Hearth?

• Founded on lived experience
• Highly supportive and committed allied health team
• Experienced Supervisor
• Dedicated leadership team with a commitment to make a difference
• Flexible, family friendly workplace
• New office with great facilities and technology set up
• Realistic KPI’s
• Continuing education and generous professional development budget
• Professional Development time allocation
• Laptop & iPhone provided
• Travel reimbursed
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program
• Full time