• Full time position based on Gubbi Gubbi Land in Caboolture
• $86k - $103k + Super + Salary Packaging (salary negotiable depending on qualifications and experience)
• Flexible, friendly organisation, WFH 50% of the time! 

Our Organisation  

The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.  

As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. 

About the role

 Embark on a thrilling journey with us! We're a community-driven force, pioneering the Early Childhood Approach alongside NDIS. Are you ready to join our team as a passionate and skilled Early Childhood Early Intervention Speech Pathologist?

At the forefront of early childhood intervention, we're on a mission to make a difference. Our commitment? Providing high-quality Speech Pathology services to children aged 0-6 years, ensuring their needs are not just met, but exceeded, for holistic development. Join us and become a vital part of our team, where innovation meets impact and where your dedication can truly change lives!

Duties

• Perform functional assessments for young children and develop tailored intervention plans.
• Collaborate with families and trans-disciplinary teams to implement individualised goals.
• Provide direct Speech Pathology services in both one-on-one and group settings.
• Support families, educators, and professionals in creating inclusive environments and staying updated on best practices.

Our Benefits  

We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A ‘best life’ is unique to everyone and can change as life changes: 

• Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!   
• Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.     
• Work/Life Balance - Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including hybrid home/office options, and accrue an additional day off each month (a bonus of 12 days per year) as a full-time employee. 
• Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.      
• Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave. 
• Professional Development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.  
• Our Reconciliation Commitment – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.

Skills and Experience   

You will be a qualified Speech Pathologist with significant practice experience and: 

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology. 
• Registration with Speech Pathology Australia. 
• Experience working with young children with developmental delays or disability and their families.
• Openness to work in an innovative, dynamic and relationally informed early intervention model. 
• Knowledge of early childhood intervention principles and best practice 
• Experience and ability to mentor colleagues and provide clinical supervision within framework guidelines.
• Current drivers' licence, willingness/ability to travel to clients (pool cars provided). 
• Current Blue Card.

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.   

Interested? Apply online today!  

Please submit your current CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role. 

Contact Eden at [email protected] using the subject line: Speech Pathologist - Caboolture enquiry via EthicalJobs for a friendly, confidential discussion.  

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.