Senior Speech Pathologist

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The position is suitable for experienced practitioners who are able to work independently and are excited to contribute to building up our Allied Health team in NSW! The successful candidate will be integrally involved in building the NSWspeech pathology team and referral base lead by our Speech Pathology practice manager and supported by the wider trans-disciplinary team of practitioners across the SAL Consulting team in NSW and nationally.

The successful candidate will be given an opportunity to participate in improving other peoples lives by delivering high-quality person-centred services working with a range of clientsacross a range of needs from short-term involvement to complex long-term needs. This will involve but is not limited to:

• assessing diagnosing designing and implementing interventions with clients who present with a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders;
• participation in multidisciplinary assessments;
• providing client support including clinic or home-based sessions training and resource development.

Our office is based in Pennant Hills. The position will requireregular travel around the Sydneymetro area and occasional regional travel. Opportunities for interstate / remote area projects are available to our team of practitioners at is also an option to work from home for administration / report writing. Ideally this would be a full time position however would be open to consider a part time engagement for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will also be able to access Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) training through SAL Consulting.

Essential Criteria:

1. A degree in Speech Pathology and eligibility for certified practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia.

Desirable Experience Interest and Skills:

1. Experience or interest in working with people with developmental delays anddisabilities;
2. Experience or interest in conducting Communication assessmentstreatment planning and intervention;
3. Experience or interest in Mealtime Management;
4. Experience in supervision and / or mentoring of staff.

Due to the nature of our business it is required that our staff:

• have a current Drivers Licence;
• have a current Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening or the ability to attain these checks;

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:

• A job with purpose and capacity to positively impact lives
• Opportunities to work across the lifespan
• Diverse and tailored caseload
• Opportunity for advocacy and systems change
• A strong and supportive workplace culture
• Flexible work hours and a family-friendly environment
• Regular clinical and operational supervision
• Access to professional development (internal and external)
• Opportunity to learn and work across human services sector
• Career progression
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with a professional experienced multidisciplinary team
• Opportunities for interstate & remote placements / work projects if desired
• Attractive salary package and additional benefits (including laptop and mobile phone)

ABOUT US:

SAL Consulting Group is an organisation with a focus on working with complex individuals systems and organisations across Australia. We work with children young people and adults; people with a disability; people who have mental health support needs people who have experienced trauma their families and the organisations and government departments that support them. We provide a range of customised services including Clinical / Behaviour Support Psychology Services Clinical Supervision Therapy Speech Pathology Occupational Therapy Social & Emotional Wellbeing / Cultural Consultancy Training and Organisational Practice and Professional Development.

SAL Consulting Group is a leader in the field of neurodevelopment attachment and a trauma-informed (NATI ) practice. We recognise that relationship is fundamental to every aspect of our work. Through our national and international partnerships we have access to current research that informs the work we do. We are also NDIS registered and NMT accredited an RTO and provide services under Medicare.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your application including a copy of your CV and a cover letter outliningwhat interests you about the position andaddressing the designated criteria.

Please note that interviews will be conducted as appropriate applications are received. To assist with preparations for the interview shortlisted candidates will be provided with interview questions in the right applicant be found prior to the expiration of the advertisement no further interviews will be arranged.

If you have any questions please get in touch:

Barbara Campbell

People & Culture Officer

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