• Full time parental leave cover contract until 16 December 2022

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced allied health professional to step into the Clinical Lead - Speech Pathology role and be responsible for developing and maintaining clinical integrity and fidelity for Speech Pathology programs across all Autism SA services.

Why join us?

• Supportive team and clinical structure with involvement and collaboration in the Clinical and Care Governance Committee
• Fantastic training and professional development opportunities (including access to our in-house Training, Research & Consultancy department)
• We strongly believe in a person-centred approach for both the individuals we support and our valued employees
• We have a strong and rich history of being a recognised leader in providing specialised services to individuals on the autism spectrum, their families and the broader community
• Attractive salary packaging benefits (an opportunity to increase our take home pay) including options for novated lease agreements and meals and entertainment benefits
• Work under Autism SA's Enterprise Agreement and have opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible working environment

Your new role

Reporting to the Executive Manager, Clinical, Care & Community Excellence and working collaboratively across business, you will be responsible for independently applying high level clinical and professional knowledge to support the Speech Pathology employees, volunteers and placement students in applying a consistent high quality service across multiple sites and services by maintaining specialist knowledge of current evidence informed practices in Speech Pathology and applying best practice within policy, procedure and staff training and development. You will also support and consult with all areas of service delivery that require specialist Speech Pathology knowledge to improve and achieve best outcomes for clients.

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor of Speech Pathology or Master of Speech Pathology
• Current Membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
• Advanced training in the area of mealtime management and delivery of assessments and provision of oral eating and drinking care plans and mealtime support plans is desirable
• Substantial experience in working directly with people on the autism spectrum
• Substantial experience in consultancy in the field of disabilities, and working collaboratively with families and service providers
• Substantial experience as a Speech Pathologist working within the disability sector
• Proven experience in providing clinical support to relevant others
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation module "Quality, Safety and You". If not already completed you can access the module to complete: see here
• Satisfactory DHS Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening and National Police Check
• Full COVID-19 vaccination (including booster)

Please attach your cover letter and resume as a single document and complete your work history & education information on the application page. You will also need to answer the shortlisting and personality questions for your application to be considered. You are welcome to include any certificates or licences in the education section to assist us in assessing your suitability for this role.

Autism SA is committed to improving and sustaining employment outcomes for people from diverse backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information, please contact Lisa Studders, Clinical Lead - Social Work, via email [email protected] using the subject line: Clinical Lead - Speech Pathology enquiry via EthicalJobs.

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