About the role

We are currently seeking a Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist for a Full Time (or 0.8FTE) position.  We also offer a hybrid model of working which is a combination of working from home, meeting with consumers in their natural surroundings or within our offices in Berwick, Narre Warren, Cranbourne and / or Pakenham.

As a Windermere Paediatric Speech Pathologist, you will manage a caseload and:

• deliver a broad range of evidence informed intervention strategies, standardised assessments and parent training to increase communication and active participation in social and educational settings for children;
• undertake face to face consultation and relationship building in natural environments, schools and kindergartens as well as our modern office facilities and therapy spaces;
• liaise and collaborate with a transdisciplinary team to design and deliver comprehensive support plans; and
• Provide key worker support and advice to families and children in relation to speaking, listening, understanding language, fluency and social skills.
• Provide discipline specific assessment and intervention to children aged 0-12 years and their family with a range of disabilities.

To succeed in this role:

You are confident and enthusiastic with a ‘can-do’ attitude. You are self-motivated and can work independently to meet set targets, as well as forming part of a collaborative, family focused and holistic transdisciplinary team. You are adaptable and resilient and thrive in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement of your practice ensures you make a real and lasting difference to the lives of your consumers.

Technical Skills & Professional Experience:

You will have a tertiary qualification within Speech Pathology and hold a current registration with Speech Pathology Australia. Furthermore, you will have specialist knowledge and relevant demonstrated experience within a paediatric practice.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology with current and ongoing registration with Speech Pathology Australia

• Minimum 4 years’ experience managing, supervising and leading staff through a coaching approach
• Minimum 6 years’ discipline specific clinical experience, with sound theoretical knowledge in Paediatric practice for children aged 0-12

• Demonstrated knowledge of typical development and common conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy and developmental delay
• Knowledge and skills in the assessment, implementation and evaluation of plans and services for children & families
• The ability to meet service delivery KPIs and provide a consumer-focused, high-quality and responsive service
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as work independently, including office based or remote off-site locations
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage use of time in a fast paced, complex service environment
• Registration with Medicare
• Ability to use a computer and all relevant technology

• Current Victorian Drivers’ License
• Willingness to undertake relevant pre-employment screening and checks.
• Willingness to promote and support practices that are inclusive, culturally responsive, safe and accessible.
• Right to Work in Australia e.g. Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Visa holder with full working rights.

If this job excites you, then click the “Apply” button to view the detailed Position Description and submit your application. Please also ensure you address the Key Selection Criteria in your application letter.

If you require any specific access adjustments or support within the Windermere recruitment, interview or onboarding process please contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist via phone +613 8794 1311 or email opportunities@windermere.org.au

Windermere is committed to creating equitable environments for consumers and employees, this by building diverse and inclusive services and workspaces, where all peoples from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, CALD, LGBTIQ+ Communities and those living with disability will know and feel accepted, affirmed, safe and celebrated. Windermere is delivering this through the continued development and implementation of our Welcoming and Inclusion Strategy as we seek to provide a diverse workforce at all levels.