- Excellent Career Progression and Professional Development Opportunities!
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Join a 50+ Speech Pathologist team with multidisciplinary support
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Hybrid working & local caseloads
Join a growing early childhood team delivering evidence-based supports for children with developmental needs
About the Role:
ORS Group is expanding its dynamic NDIS services for children aged 0-8, and we are looking for a passionate and dedicated Speech Pathologist to join our growing team. In this dual role, you will deliver high-quality speech pathology services and also take on the Key Worker model to provide multidisciplinary support for children with diverse developmental needs. Working in a collaborative, family-centered environment, you'll support children's communication, swallowing, and developmental goals while empowering families to enhance their child's progress and co-ordinate therapy from multiple disciplines as needed throughout the process.
Key Responsibilities:
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Speech Pathology: Conduct communication and swallowing assessments, develop mealtime management plans, provide ongoing therapy and intervention, and assess Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) needs.
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Key Worker Support: Work closely with families to set individualized goals, providing evidence-based interventions in areas like communication, play, mobility, sensory processing, and emotional regulation.
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Empower and educate caregivers, building their capacity to support their child’s development.
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Coordinate care across disciplines and collaborate with other professionals to ensure holistic, multidisciplinary support for the child.
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Maintain a strengths-based and family-centered approach to therapy, ensuring active participation in family and community life.
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Providing consultative support to other Key Workers specific to your discipline/ background
What We Offer:
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Work-Life Balance: Flexible hours, the option to work remotely, suburban office locations with free parking, and clients located near your home or office for convenience.
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Professional Development: Access to extensive internal training, special interest groups, mentorship from experienced managers, and a comprehensive graduate program.
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Career Pathways: Opportunities for specialization in paediatrics, leadership roles, or other areas such as Positive Behaviour Support and more.
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Supportive Environment: Join a team of 50+ Speech Pathologists and work within a diverse and inclusive culture that values your input and career growth.
Role Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you should have:
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Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology and SPA registration or eligibility.
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Passion for working with children and families, with significant experience in paediatric clinical services.
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A car and licence, plus a National Police Clearance, Working With Children Check, and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain).
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