• Part time 4 day a week role based in Hurstville
• $70,200  to $76,650 + packaging + super depending on experience
• Join a leading disability service provider and make a difference in your community!

About Northcott

We are a leading disability service provider in NSW and the ACT, providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families and carers.

Northcott Therapy provides support to children, young people and adults with a range of disabilities including intellectual disability, physical disability, autism and global developmental delay.

About the role

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Speech Pathologist  to join our vibrant team  based in Hurstville.

Reporting to the Service Manager you will exude confidence and determination in providing timely, evidence based and person-centred therapy services to children and adults with a disability within  multidisciplinary team

What you will be doing:

• Provide Speech Pathology services to children, young people, and adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and physical disabilities and other complex needs (under supervision as required).
• Work with the customers and families to identify the customers strengths, skills and goals.
• Identify barriers that may restrict the customers physical, emotional, cognitive and/or social development, well-being or participation.
• Use appropriate assessment tools and methods to assess strengths, skills and areas of development in collaboration with the customer
• Analyse and interpret assessment findings and customer's priorities to develop appropriate interventions in collaboration with other team members
• Provide centre-based and community-based Speech Pathology interventions addressing the customers needs. These may be delivered on an individual, group or consultative basis
• Provide ongoing evaluation of interventions and customer priorities and adapt intervention accordingly.

Full list of responsibilities can be found on the Position Description below

What we are looking for

• Genuine interest and commitment to working with people with disability
• Previous NDIS related experience is desirable
• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology
• Certified practising member of Speech Pathology Australia
• Demonstrated ability to manage a case-load in an efficient and effective manner
• Advanced understanding of relevant assessments and interventions
• Current drivers licence and willingness to drive
• NSW Working with Children Check
• Police Check no less than 6 months old, or willingness to obtain

What you get in return!

• Salary packaging is available to all staff; this can increase your take home pay.
• A family friendly workplace is offered and support provided so you can manage your home and work lives effectively.
• We provide ongoing support for Professional Development, peer to peer support, formalised supervision, and attendance at regular therapy forums.
• Develop your skills – extend yourself and excel in your chosen field. We provide learning & career opportunities
• We are a renowned disability service provider in NSW and the ACT, with more than 85 years of experience and expertise in the disability service industry

For a confidential discussion about this position please contact Danielle Coogan, Service Manager; on  0400 558 367

Applications for this position close 18  May 2019