Community Services and Development,Healthcare & Medical
A little about us:
EverAbility Group have a long and proud history of providing services for people with disabilities across Western Australia and Tasmania. Together, our team of nearly 200 staff and over 500 volunteers support our growing group of diverse services. This opens up a world of possibilities for our clients – and also opens up a host of career opportunities for you!
Our growing family of services at EverAbility Group include:
VisAbility - our specialised service supporting people with blindness or vision impairment.
Guide Dogs WA and Guide Dogs Tasmania – our iconic service raising and training life changing assistance dogs.
Kites Children’s Therapy – our early intervention support, advice and solutions service transforming the lives of children and their families living with disability or developmental challenges.
Perron Place - our innovative and collaborative community centre.
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Speech Pathologist to provide effective, efficient, and responsive services to children with developmental delays or disabilities at our Derwent Park site in Tasmania.
Working within a person and family-centred approach, you'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support clients' communication, social skills, and feeding abilities across home, school, and community settings. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and working in a collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you!
Key responsibilities
Manage a clinical caseload of clients, adhering to service guidelines and external agency requirements.
Provide speech pathology assessments, interventions, and evaluations for assigned clients.
Deliver individual and group therapy interventions.
Collaborate with families, carers, and healthcare/education providers to achieve client outcomes.
Work with interdisciplinary team members to provide holistic, integrated care.
Offer information and support to parents, professionals, and others involved in client care.
Coordinate with service providers and community networks for successful client outcomes.
Assess and train clients in the use of assistive and augmentative communication methods.
Maintain accurate records, assessments, case plans, and service documentation in the Client Management System.
Ensure person-centred and family-centred services meet policies, procedures, and contractual obligations.
Report any service provision issues to the Program Manager.
Mentor and coach students as directed by the Program Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.
Desired Skills and Experience
Essential Requirements:
Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist (CPSP) status with Speech Pathology Australia.
Strong interpersonal skills for working with interdisciplinary teams, external organizations, and diverse clients.
Ability to write clear, accurate, and comprehensive client reports.
Excellent administration and organisational skills.
Capability to work effectively in a team environment.
Current National Police Clearance and Working with Vulnerable People Card (NDIS endorsed).
Ability to travel to and from client appointments and the office.
Desirable:
Previous experience in early intervention or working with children with disabilities.
Proven experience managing a caseload, meeting service delivery objectives and deadlines.
Knowledge of the Disability and Community Sectors, including disability client-directed care and person-centred practices.
Strong understanding of funding models, particularly the NDIS.
Benefits:
In return, you will be rewarded with:
Enjoy up to 3 days of paid leave during the Christmas and New Year holidays!
Ongoing professional development and training
Access to purchased leave
Employee Assistance Program
NFP salary packaging options – use some of your salary for everyday expenses before income tax; meaning you can increase your take-home pay!
How to apply?
If you’re ready to help us, make a difference, click Apply and let’s chat about what life looks like at EverAbility.
Applications close at 4:00 PM on Friday, 31 January 2025. However, please note that interviews may commence prior to the closing date, and the job advertisement may close earlier than expected. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
For further information please contact Tennille Burns, Senior Program Manager Kites TAS & VisAbility TAS at tennille.burns@kitestherapytas.org.au.
We encourage people with disability and of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply. Everyone is welcome, as we are an inclusive and diverse workplace.
