Speech Pathologist

Make a meaningful difference with BlueCare

Were looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.

Lets make a meaningful difference together.

What makes a difference for you

With a Blue Nurses legacy dating back to 1953 BlueCare is one of Queenslands largest and most trusted notforprofit providers of community and inhome care residential aged care disability services and retirement living.

• Flexible work arrangements to support worklife balance
• 12 weeks paid parental leave in addition to the government scheme
• Access to salary packaging meal and entertainment benefits up to $15900 per year tax free as well as up to $2650 of your pretax income to pay for meal and entertainment benefits
• A recognition and rewards platform providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers including everyday expenses holidays health insurance a wellbeing program and employee assistance program
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect shared standards strong values and a commitment to serving others
• Career development opportunities with one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia to challenge yourself grow and make a meaningful difference

Your part in our Blue Care team

Youll provide individualised personcentred speech therapy to our elderly clients living in our Communities. Youll actively incorporate contemporary theory and practice into therapy that promotes the independence and wellbeing of our elderly clients. This will include:

• Proactively screen and assess clients to formulate and maintain up to date individualised care plans.

• Maintaining open and fluid communication within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Referring clients to appropriate health care professionals when necessary.

• Liaising compassionately with our clients and their families.

We encourage our team to be creative and enjoy themselves while contributing to our success. Come join one of themost trusted communityandresidential careprovidersin Australia.

What makes a difference for us

Youll be passionate about implementing innovative therapies designed to enable your clients to maintain and improve their independence. Youll be selfmotivated and driven to incorporate contemporary theory in your day to day activities and make a real difference to the lives of our clients! Youll have:

• Tertiary Qualifications in Speech Pathology

• Experience as a Speech Pathologist/Therapist preferably in the aged care. Graduates are encouraged to apply

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build great relationships

• Clear understanding and experience with contemporary speech pathology theories and practices

• Current Australian Drivers Licence and a road worthy vehicle with comprehensive insurance as required

• Confidence to satisfy the relevant probity checks required by legislation or policies

BlueCare is proudly part of the UnitingCare Family wed love you to be too

Joining the states largest network of aged care workers with its over 8000 strong bright team in blue youll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. With more than 16500 staff and 9000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare Lifeline ARRCS The Wesley Hospital Buderim Private Hospital St Stephens Hospital and St Andrews War Memorial Hospital you are part of something bigger. Our team are compassionate inclusive and committed to the work we do helping people live life in all its fullness.

Start making a difference today

Our application process takes less than 15 minutes Click the APPLY button to be taken to our online application process and upload your resume and cover letter. Our team are available to answer any questions you may have.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare diversity is at the core of our who we are our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex race culture sexual orientation disability or gender identity. Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building longterm employment opportunities for First Nations peoples UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

Safe workplace

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children young people and the elderly safe from harm within our services workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety.