SPEECH PATHOLOGIST/SPEECH AIDE - NORTHERN RIVERS NSW

Location: Northern Rivers NSW region

• New Grad Package Starting from $90,000 pa

• Dynamic & Reputable Speech, OT & Psychology Practice 

• New Grads Encouraged to Apply – Full, Part Time and Contract Available 

About The Company

Spot4you & Spot4kids has over 30 years of experience providing exceptional Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy and Psychology services to our clients. Our therapists are primarily mobile therapists, servicing clients in their school, day care, nursing home or home environments.

As one of the original organisations in Australia to offer mobile therapy/community work, SPOT is well known and held in high regard for our paediatric and mobile community work. However, in the last decade we have also built a stellar reputation in the:

• Aged Care

• Adult

• Mental Health and

• Disability sectors.

We are now emerging as the preferred provider for allied health assessments in many areas including:

• My Aged Care home support assessments

• Independent (comprehensive) Assessments Trial

• AN-ACC residential aged  care assessments

• Pre and Post Surgery assessment trial (currently on hold)

• Active Assessment Trial

• NDIA Assessments for NDIS

• and many workforce assessments

We work extensively with Aboriginal Medical Centres and in rural indigenous communities, conduct functional capacity assessments, do significant locum/ fly in/fly out work and deliver education and training programs to schools, preschools and other organisations.

A career with SPOT will give you:

• Diversity of many different caseloads: ATSI, CALD, rural, remote, aged, paediatrics, adults, disability, brain injury

• Opportunities to be involved in new national pilots and programs. 

• All expenses paid locum work throughout Australia giving you the opportunity to travel and work

• With two years supervised practice OTs have the opportunity to become mental health registered

• Opportunities for supervising students and new graduates (for those more experienced therapists) 

• Experience in many different areas

• Supervision and support from one of the most supportive organisations

• Working in one of the longest running, reputable practices, and the original “SPOT”

• Working in a multi-disciplinary team

• Flexible working hours

• Working in some of the most beautiful towns in Australia and/or the most vibrant cities

About The Opportunity

We are looking for a Speech Pathologist to join our company in the Northern Rivers NSW region with the potential to earn a new grad package starting at $90,000 per annum.

New graduates are encouraged to apply. There are full or part-time and job share opportunities available. 

The primary purpose of this position is to work predominantly with children, providing screening and assessments, individual and group therapy, teletherapy, and education in Brisbane and surrounds.

The role will suit a Speech Pathologist with a particular interest in working with young children with additional needs, and their families, but who is also looking for a diverse range of experience.

About You 

The successful candidate will be a Qualified Speech Pathologist:

Additionally, you will have:

• Speech Pathology Australia Certified Practising registration

• A current Drivers Licence and reliable vehicle

• A current WWC, blue card and laptop

• The ability to work independently and efficiently

• Excellent communication, time management, and client management skills

What's in it for You?

• Mobile phone and travel allowances 

• CPD Allowance

• Bonus Scheme

• Weekly mentoring calls | Ongoing Training & Career Development

• Diverse caseload of patients from paeds to adults

Apply today at ••••@spot4you.com.au and don't miss out on starting this rewarding opportunity as soon as possible!

Start Date:  asap or as agreed

In addition to qualified therapists, we are also looking to appoint an Allied Health Assistant or Speech Pathology Aide to service this area providing mobile therapy services to new clients and an established caseload within the same populations. 

This role would suit those currently studying in the Allied Health Sciences seeking part time or casual employment. This role would give you the opportunity to kick start your career early, working with experienced therapists and potentially securing employment as a qualified therapist at the end of your studies.

Requirements for this role include:

- SP/OT student/undergraduate; or

- Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance/relevant qualification or willingness to complete this training within two years of commencement; or

-  SP with lapsed registration; or

- SP from overseas or previous relevant experience in allied health aide work.