** Great Multidisciplinary Team - Continuous Support - Growth Opportunities - Modern Clinic - Plentiful Resources - Supervision Provided - 9 Day fortnight - Suit New Graduate or Experienced Speech Pathologist - VISA Sponsorship Available if required **
About us
We are a friendly multidisciplinary team including speech pathology, occupational therapy and early childhood practitioners. We enjoy problem-solving together, sharing our challenges and expertise, developing our skills and supporting each other. Our practice services children of all ages, both those with and without disabilities. We proudly support the Cairns Special Children's Christmas Party with annual sponsorship.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Providing best-practice assessment and speech pathology services to children in our modern clinic.
Writing assessment and progress reports.
Liaising with families and other professionals.
Maintaining and expanding your knowledge base.
Sharing your knowledge with the rest of the team.
Providing a mobile service to surrounding areas, which will attract a travel allowance.
About You
You have an interest in working across all areas of paediatric speech pathology
You have a committment to learning and applying evidence-based therapies to your practice.
You are keen to engage in professional support team meetings
You are empathetic and will work with our families within a non-judgmental and supportive framework.
You may be a new graduate or you may have years of experience - all are encouraged to apply.
You may be an Australian citizen, or international candidate applying under a VISA 482 or 494.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Speech Pathology or higher
Blue Card for Working with Children must be held before commencing work
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist status with Speech Pathology Australia must be obtained before starting employment
Eligibility to Obtain a Medicare Provider Number
Australian Driver's License to be held prior to commencing work
Benefits
Benefits
Rewarding salary
12% Superannuation
17.5% Annual Leave Loading
This role is full-time, however hours are spread over a 9 day fortnight, giving you one day off each fortnight for yourself.
Professional Development Program
Supervision provided
Support for new graduates/early career speech pathologists, involving gradually increasing caseload over time, and weekly meetings with supervisor for case discussions.
Reception staff to take care of the administrative side of the job, leaving you to focus on what you love.