Senior Speech Pathologist

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The position is suitable for experienced practitioners who are able to work independently and are excited to build up our Allied Health team in NSW! The successful candidate will be integrally involved in building the NSW speech pathology team and referral base, and will be supported remotely by SAL Consulting Speech Pathologists in other States and Territories. One the ground support will also be provided by the wider trans-disciplinary team of practitioners across the SAL Consulting team. 

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

• assessing, diagnosing and managing clients who present with a wide range of communication and swallowing disorders; 
• providing client support including clinic or home-based sessions, training and resource development; 
• working with low and high tech ACC.

Our office is based in Pennant Hills. The position will require regular travel around the Sydney metro area and occasional regional travel. Opportunities for interstate / remote area projects are available to our team of practitioners at times. There is also an option to work from home for administration / report writing. 

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 in working with people with intellectual disabilities and/or experiences of trauma who have complex needs;
2. Experience in conducting Communication assessments, treatment planning and intervention for children, adolescents and adults with a wide range of presentations; and Mealtime Management.
3. Experience in supervision and mentoring of staff.

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

• have a current Driver’s 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
• 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)
• Diverse caseload
• 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 phone with access to internet, and IT support)

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, 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 psychological services under Medicare.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit your application including a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining what interests you about the position and addressing 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 advance. Should 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:

Julia Georgopoulos

People & Culture Officer

Email: ***************@salconsulting.com.au

Mobile: 0499 702 ***