About the role

Better Health Network understands the impact speech pathology can have on people.

Located in Bentleigh, we are seeking early career or graduate Speech Pathologists to join our experienced and remarkable multi-disciplinary team. We strive to create a supportive, nurturing atmosphere across all BHN clinic that benefits both clients and clinicians.

Become part of a team that includes Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Psychologists, Exercise Physiologists, Counselors, and Social Workers. Provide individuals and their families with broader care team support by working alongside OTs and Psychs. In addition to regular practice reviews, we offer multidiscipline case consulting services.

Individualised ongoing learning and development opportunities including clinical and line management supervision. Be part of a positive team with regular team breakfasts, lunches and team-building activities.

Responsibilities

• Conducting assessments with children and their parents/carers.
• Delivering intervention in clinic and natural learning environments such as childcare, school, home etc.
• Participating as part of the broader multi-disciplinary team, including supervision, team meeting and practice reviews.
• Liaison with key stakeholders to best support the child/ their family.
• Completing NDIS review reports making recommendations regarding goals and therapy required to reach goals

About you

• Professionally Qualified Speech Pathologist
• Passion for working with children, young people and their parents/carers
• Understanding of and interest in the NDIS
• Demonstrated ability to deliver Speech Pathology specific assessments and interventions.
• A desire to be part of a supportive team, eager to contribute and learn together

Benefits and perks

• NFP tax- free salary packaging amount ($18,550 per annum).
• Great Team Culture.
• Work life balance friendly leave– parental leave, purchased leave & leave loading.
• Working with in a multidisciplinary community health
• In addition to clinical and line management supervision, dedicated BHN L&D Advisor will provide learning and development opportunities.
• Easy and free all day street parking.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Access to car pool.
• Laptop provided.
• Networking opportunities across our network and expanding network.
• Employee Assistance Program - support and assistance for you and your partner at those times in life when you need it most

What makes BHN tick?

Better Health Network (BHN) encompasses more than 22 locations and has over 800 staff work in multi-disciplinary teams to deliver health and disability outcomes. BHN is a responsive and agile community health service, providing a wide range of healthcare, social support, disability, and welfare services for all members of the community.

BHN provides services spanning all periods of life including specialist childhood, youth, and aged care services. In achieving its vision of health and wellbeing for all, BHN is guided by our distinct service principles which include working with people and communities to achieve their health goals, understanding the context in which people live their lives, providing friendly, affordable, and holistic service.

To apply

Are you interested but don't have an updated resume? Let's take the hard work out of getting you a rewarding job by getting in touch with Belinda Sanger - Talent Acquisition Lead 0435 878 093 or [email protected], using the subject line: Paediatric - Speech Pathologist enquiry via EthicalJobs.

We will be shortlisting applications on a rolling basis and suitable candidates will be contacted immediately. This role will close once a suitable candidate has been selected, so please don’t wait to apply!

For information about the role, please contact Catherine Harris Coordinator NDIS Adult Team on 9066 1602 or email [email protected], using the subject line: Paediatric - Speech Pathologist enquiry via EthicalJobs, for a confidential discussion.

A position description is attached.

Please note that prior to any commencement of employment, pre-employment checks must be complete. These will include reference checking, a national criminal history and right to work check, proof of vaccinations and a working with children check.