Senior Speech Pathologist

The Opportunity

• Exceptional Worklife balance and flexibility
• Paid on-site care park, mobile phone, and fleet care usage
• Competitive Salary
• Professional development allowance of up to $1000 p.a and up to 3 days professional development leave

At HenderCare, our allied health clinicians play a vital role in delivering early intervention and ongoing support for children and young people. Due to significant organisational growth, we’re seeking an experienced Senior Speech Pathologist to join our paediatrics team to help mentor and support our current clinicians whilst also managing your own caseload.

Our team is engaging, collaborative, and committed to helping you achieve your full potential. You’ll work alongside experienced clinicians with extensive field knowledge and supportive management dedicated to developing your skills and advancing your clinical career.

Take your next step with HenderCare.

About the Role

As the Senior Speech Pathologist, you will play a key role in the delivery of quality, coordinated, efficient and evidence-based services to our participants of the NDIS and disability clients specialising in children and young people under the auspice of other funding arrangements.

Your responsibilities also include:
 

• Managing a clinical caseload (inclusive of children with complex needs) independently with a high standard of clinical practice.
• Undertaking Speech Pathology evaluations, provide training, strategies and recommendations that impact positively on a child’s play, engagement, function, safety and participation in their daily activities.
• Consulting and collaborating with families, other health professionals, and service providers involved in the child’s care in a sensitive, open, and timely manner.
• Actively participate in supervision processes as arranged, which includes participation in HenderCare’s performance review process.
• Provide supervision, mentorship and support to other Speech Pathologists or allied health members within HenderCare’s Allied Health team.
• Participate in quality improvement, research and service development programs and projects as required.

About You

We are looking for innovative and passionate people who thrive in the fast-paced environment of Allied Health. You’ll show a strong commitment to high-quality client care using evidence-based practices.

Our ideal candidate will bring:
 

• Sound experiences in Speech Pathology services, functioning at a high level with independence.

• Demonstrated knowledge of a broad variety of disabilities for children
• Relevant tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology.
• SPA membership (essential)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, families, and relevant stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, exercise initiative and manage competing priorities
• Hold a full driver’s licence

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered. Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks.

Welcome to HenderCare

At HenderCare, we pride ourselves on the high-quality care and support we offer to people living with a disability, people in the acute healthcare sector, children and young people, and our older Australians. Our mission is to give our all for health and community care, with our clients at the forefront of all that we do – enhancing their lives and assisting them to achieve their goals and improve their well-being.

We recognise that our greatest contribution to enhancing the lives of our clients is the investment in talented, caring, and passionate people. We champion diversity and equality, foster a culture of respect and support, and provide growth and developmental opportunities for you to reach your full potential throughout your career.

So, why work at HenderCare?

• Competitive pay
• Inclusive and supportive leadership
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Access to Employee Assistance Programs
• Wellbeing services and corporate discount packages
• Work-life balance and flexible arrangements

HenderCare is an inclusive and equal-opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a professional and safe working environment with a zero-tolerance approach to sexual abuse, bullying, discrimination, and harassment. We value Australia's diversity and seek to improve equal and equitable opportunities for all employees and prospective candidates, regardless of race, age, gender, sex, abilities, culture, language, and socio-economic background. 

We are committed to fostering a work environment that respects and pays tribute to the rich history and culture of our First Nations People. Through our combined efforts in Closing the Gap, we aim to provide valuable employment for our First Nations peoples and encourage their contribution to our workforce.

Apply Today!

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and would like to apply for this exciting opportunity? You will need to:
 

• Update your profile and apply on SEEK only.
• Attach a current Resume/CV.

We are actively looking to fill this role and reserve the right to shortlist and interview applicants whilst this advertisement is open; therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Applications close on Monday, 23 December at 11:59 pm unless a suitable candidate is appointed earlier. 
Get in touch for more information | careers@hendercare.com.au