New Graduate Speech Pathologists - Darwin NT

Job title: New Graduate Speech Pathologists - Darwin NT

Working hours: Full Time

Salary: Competitive salary offer + CPD Allowance + Benefits

Location: Darwin NT

About the company:

Our client is a not-for-profit organisation providing disability and therapy services for children, adolescents and adults in the Northern Territory. They deliver innovative and flexible services to empower people to thrive and live a great life, and we are committed to a philosophy that respects the rights of individuals to make informed choices about their lives.

About the role: 

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a Speech Pathologist to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team. In this role you will work collaboratively with clients and stakeholders to deliver person-centred services to enhance participation and independence, empowering people with a disability to live a full life and achieve their goals. 

We have positions available in both Darwin and Alice Springs, with the opportunity to also be part of our remote clinical team and deliver speech pathology services across remote communities in the Top End and Central Australia. 

Roles & Responsibilities: 

As a mobile podiatrists providing support and assessment through diabetic foot screening and footcare advice, along with gait and posture analysis, treatment across a range of  prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of medical conditions that affect your feet and lower limbs. Where clinically appropriate, also offer the following services at home:

• Working in a culturally diverse environment, providing a contemporary, evidence-based speech pathology service, including assessment, treatment planning and evaluation, for people presenting with a wide range of conditions and syndromes.
• Working collaboratively with families/caregivers to assess, plan, implement and review targeted and meaningful developmental therapy.
• Selecting, developing, and tailoring augmentative and alternative communication systems, programs and resources for participants with communication needs.
• Leading and contributing to the development of individual and group programs within Carpentaria Therapy Service areas.

About you:

This position is open to candidates seeking either full-time or part-time employment. We are looking for someone with demonstrated clinical competency and experience in conducting assessments and writing high quality individualised assessment and program reports, and a strong commitment to supporting clients to achieve their goals working in a person/family centred practice model.

You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated by the ability to interact and negotiate with a wide range of people along with experience working with clients and families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

In addition, you will be able to demonstrate:

• Undergraduate or Post Graduate qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Current membership with Speech Pathology Australia (or eligible for membership)

You will also need to hold (or have the ability to obtain) a current Ochre Card, Criminal History Check, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, First Aid certificate, evidence of Australian work rights, and an NT Drivers Licence.

Why work with us?

We provide a positive work environment that encourages and promotes work/life balance, a sense of humour and having fun. In this role you will work with an awesome team who will encourage and inspire you to develop and progress your skills and career, whilst supporting Territorians with disabilities to live their best life. 

This position offers a fantastic opportunity to progress your career in the disability field, with opportunities for ongoing clinical support, supervision, leadership and professional development.

We value our teams, and our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Salary packaging available (equivalent of up to $6,400 additional salary) 
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• $1,500 professional development allowance per year
• Relocation assistance available for interstate candidates
• Comprehensive induction program and shadowing of all disciplines
• Flexible work arrangements
• Latest technology including iPad, laptop, sit-stand dual screen workstation, and high quality therapy assessment resources 
• Access to internal professional development mentoring and resources (including case meetings, team projects, specialist interest groups) 
• Support to access PHN Professional Development grants
• Opportunity to be part of our remote clinical team and deliver services across remote NT communities
• Access to employee discounts and wellness benefits
• Access to free confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free on-site carparking
• On-site café
• Work satisfaction - love what you do and why you do it!

If you are interested in this position please click Apply Now.

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