Irabina and Aruma have merged!

Aruma and Irabina have come together to share in the vision of supporting people with a disability to live a great life, the life they want, the life they choose. It makes perfect sense that two organisations with the same values and vision join forces to truly make a difference in the lives of our customers.

Your Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Speech Pathologist to join our team working at our Bayswater site and in community. You will work in a transdisciplinary team to assess and develop plans for therapeutic supports for our customers ranging from early intervention through to young adults.

A day in the life of a Speech Pathologist

• Design and implement intervention programs with the support of a supervisor for individuals with Autism in both 1:1 and/or group environments
• Document all assessment and intervention information, including therapy reports to be consistent with Aruma policies and best practice
• Contribute to education sessions for families, team members and community members to improve outcomes for individuals with an Autism
• Attend and contribute to regular discipline specific meetings
• Contribute to discipline specific and assist as required with Aruma wide planning and evaluation of services
• Participate in clinical supervision and mentoring sessions
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities as required
• Display a strong commitment to self-directed learning
• Undertake ongoing professional development to work towards the roles core competencies

About you

• Commitment to Aruma's Strategic Intent, Purpose, Values and Code of Conduct
• Speech Therapy Qualification and eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Therapy Australia
• Eligibility for Medicare provider number
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage conflict resolution and problem-solve.
• Awareness of the principles of family centred practice
• Commitment to providing services to people from diverse language/cultural backgrounds
• Beginner - Intermediate computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and Outlook

Why choose Aruma?

• We offer the benefits of flexibility and professional learning and development opportunities.
• Access to leaders with over 25 years of clinical experience.
• As a charitable organisation, our staff benefit from some Fringe Benefit Tax exemptions through salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a + up to $2,650 p.a on meal & entertainment.
• Salary package living expenses (i.e., mortgage, loan, credit card repayments) meal and entertainment (dining out), a car (new or used)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• We offer employees and their immediate family members access to a confidential, impartial, and professional counselling service.
• Corporate health plans with Bupa.
• Fitness Passport for NSW, QLD, and ACT staff members.

Successful candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks including:-

• NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance.
• National Police Check clearance.
• Rights to Work in Australia (if applicable).
• Current Australian Driver's Licence (unrestricted) and willingness to use own vehicle (if required) with comprehensive insurance.
• Satisfactory Working with Children check, if required.

Culture

People love to work at Aruma because they get the satisfaction of knowing they are Supporting people to live a great life, the life they want, the way they choose. Aruma is also BRAVE. That's what makes us a trailblazer, being part of our team means you need to meet our BRAVE behaviours (Bold, Respectful, Authentic, Value Teamwork, Excellent) Find out more at www.aruma.com.au

Aruma is a Child Safe Organisation and an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. To this end, we invite applicants to answer optional questions around Diversity and Inclusion as part of the application process. The information provided will be treated in strictest confidence in accordance with Aruma's Privacy Policy.

Only applicants with the right to work in Australia will be considered.