Speech Pathologist Early Childhood Approach

• Permanent full-time role based on Gubbi Gubbi land in Caboolture
• $89K - $103K Super Salary Packaging (salary dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Enjoy 50% WFH in a flexible supportive organisation with clear career progression and leadership training opportunities

Our Organisation

At The Benevolent Society we believe every person deserves to live life on their own terms with dignity respect and a sense of belonging. For over two centuries this belief has shaped who we are and how we work.

Were working towards a just society where everyone feels valued safe and included. As a not-for-profit independent and non-religious organisation we proudly embrace diversity and are deeply committed to reconciliation. We welcome people from all backgrounds identities and experiences to join us in creating positive change.

About the role

Join our Early Childhood Approach (ECA) team as an Early Intervention Speech Pathologist and make a meaningful impact for children aged 0-6 years with developmental delays and their families. We embrace a relationship-based approach fostering strong connections with families to support each childs unique journey. Utilising the key-worker model you will be the primary point of contact ensuring consistent and family centred care. Our work is short term sessions are community based and occur across a 3-month span. You will be supporting a culturally diverse clientele and part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team of Speech Pathologists Occupational Therapists Physiotherapists and Early Childhood Educators.

Duties

As a Early Intervention Speech Pathologist you will:

• Perform functional assessments for young children to determine appropriate supports
• Collaborate with families and trans-disciplinary teams to implement individualised intervention plans.
• Provide direct Speech Pathology services in both individual and group settings.
• Support families educators and professionals in creating inclusive environments and staying updated on best practices.

Our Benefits

We support people to live their best life. That includes you our employee. A best life is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:

• Our Reconciliation Commitment - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.
• Salary Benefits - You can package up to $15900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated meaning you take homeeven more pay!
• Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements by negotiation and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee.
• Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport utilise our Employee Assistance Program and even purchase additional leave.
• Professional Development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment fulfilment and growth.

Skills and Requirements

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology (essential).
• Registration with Speech Pathology Australia (essential).
• Experience working with young children with developmental delays or disability and their families is preferred.
• Openness to work in an innovative dynamic and relationally informed early intervention model.
• Knowledge of early childhood intervention principles and best practice.
• Current drivers license willingness/ability to travel to clients (pool cars provided).
• Current Blue Card.

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice one who offers provides and practices cultural safety in our workplace.

Interested Apply online today!Please submit your current CV and 1 page cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role.

Have a question Please contact Iona on 152 for a friendly confidential discussion.

This role aligns to the capability requirements of a Individual Contributor level. Please see the Capability Framework attached below to discover essential skills values and behaviours required at this level.

The artwork above is by Jasmine Sarin a proud Kamilaroi and Jerrinja woman from NSW who grew up on the South Coast in Jerrinja and Yuin country (Nowra) and Dharawal country (Wollongong).