Speech Pathologist - Wagga Wagga City Council, Australia - Northcott

Description

• We are a friendly, supportive and collaborative team in Wagga Wagga and the wider therapy team across NSW/ACT.
• A family friendly workplace with flexible hours for staff to manage your home and work lives effectively.
• Ability to negotiate working from home when appropriate to your caseload.
• Formalised supervision, peer to peer support and attendance at regular therapy forums, as well as structured internal training and support.
• 2 weeks paid Professional Development leave (pro rata) including some funding towards approved courses, seminars, etc.
• 5 weeks paid annual leave and additional paid parental leave.
• Multiple employee benefits, such as discounted gym & health fund membership, discounted motor vehicle services and entertainment cards.
• Novated Lease Arrangement for vehicle if desired.
• Manage a mixed caseload with complex and varied needs.
• Be able to work with customers of all ages, their families and carers to identify strengths, skills and goals.
• Use appropriate assessment tools and methods to assess strengths and areas of development, in order to identify suitable intervention strategies.
• Be able to deliver therapy in a variety of environments, e.g. centre based, schools/preschools, group homes, homes and via telehealth.
• Contribute proactively to the ongoing development of professional knowledge and skills within the Speech Pathology profession.

Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology.
• Current registration with Speech Pathology Australia.
• Experience delivering evidence based therapy to a paediatric, adolescent and/or adult caseload.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload and administrative responsibilities in an autonomous, efficient and effective manner.
• An understanding of the NDIS framework and working within a fee for service model is desired.
• Be able to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills – written, oral and listening.
• NDIS Worker Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Current First Aid Certificate (including CPR) or willingness to obtain one.
• Current NSW Working With Children Check or willingness to obtain one

The health and safety of our people, customers and communities is our number one priority. This means that we require all of our employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid 19 and maintain regular booster shots (unless granted an exemption).

For a confidential discussion about this position please contact Hannah Read, Therapy Service Manager on

Covid Vaccination Status
The health and safety of our people, customers and communities is our number one priority. This means that we require all of our employees to be fully vaccinated against Covid 19 and maintain regular booster shots (unless granted an exemption). Evidence of your current vaccination status or medical exemption will be required.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTIQ+ identity, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, if you have a preferred contact method or require any information provided in an alternative format, please contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at .