Are you a creative problem solver motivated by your contribution to real outcomes for real people?

Do you enjoy working with like-minded Allied Health professionals who are genuinely passionate about what they do?

If you’re looking to move away from the hustle and bustle of a busy healthcare environment and really dedicate quality time to working with consumers to reach their goals, then read on as this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Want to know why it’s an exciting time to join Windermere? Firstly, there is no other organisation quite like us. Why do you ask? We are an independent community service organisation working across the Southeast of Victoria to help those who need it most. Our unique range of services include Communities for Children, Family Health & Wellbeing, Childhood Development, Education & Support, Early Intervention Therapy Services, NDIS Support Coordination and Plan Management, Homelessness Support, Counselling Services, assistance to support victims of trauma, assault and violent crimes and Recovery Support Services.

Why work at Windermere?

We know you are spoilt for choice in the vibrant Allied Health Space, but do you want to know why you should join Windermere? Over 80% of our staff tell us that we have a happy workplace with a team dedicated to supporting our consumers and each other.

Windermere aims to assist people with a disability to identify support that really matters most to them. Our team of talented Paediatric Speech Pathologists work as part of a team of Allied Health Professionals and Early Childhood Education Specialists to provide service to children and youth aged 0 -12 years who may be demonstrating delays or difficulties with their development including speech, language, feeding and social skills.

We are committed to outcome-focused care for children, families and individuals and to making a positive difference in the community. As well as tailored support services for individuals and families, Windermere provides a varied scope of services to support disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Windermere offers a culture of flexibility, support and wellbeing.

Staff Benefits - this is where we stand out from the crowd!  Windermere offers staff a wide range of unique benefits beyond the salary.

• Flexible Ways of Working - home, in the office or combination of both
• Above Award Personal Leave and 17.5% annual leave loading
• Gifted days off (between Christmas and New Year)
• Employee Referral Program - $500 per referral
• Flexible Leave Scheme (50/52, 51/52)
• Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year + additional $2,650 meals and entertainment)
• Structured performance and 1-on-1 development check-ins
• Secondment and career growth opportunities
• Staff discount program for everyday items
• Opportunities for professional development
• Rostered Days Off
• 9 Day Fortnight

About the role

We are currently seeking a Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist for a Full Time (or 0.8FTE) position.  We also offer a hybrid model of working which is a combination of working from home, meeting with consumers in their natural surroundings or within our offices in Berwick, Narre Warren, Cranbourne and / or Pakenham.

As a Windermere Paediatric Speech Pathologist, you will manage a caseload and:

• deliver a broad range of evidence informed intervention strategies, standardised assessments and parent training to increase communication and active participation in social and educational settings for children;
• undertake face to face consultation and relationship building in natural environments, schools and kindergartens as well as our modern office facilities and therapy spaces;
• liaise and collaborate with a transdisciplinary team to design and deliver comprehensive support plans; and
• Provide key worker support and advice to families and children in relation to speaking, listening, understanding language, fluency and social skills.
• Provide discipline specific assessment and intervention to children aged 0-12 years and their family with a range of disabilities.

To succeed in this role:

You are confident and enthusiastic with a ‘can-do’ attitude. You are self-motivated and can work independently to meet set targets, as well as forming part of a collaborative, family focused and holistic transdisciplinary team. You are adaptable and resilient and thrive in a fast-paced environment where continuous improvement of your practice ensures you make a real and lasting difference to the lives of your consumers.

Technical Skills & Professional Experience:

You will have a tertiary qualification within Speech Pathology and hold a current registration with Speech Pathology Australia. Furthermore, you will have specialist knowledge and relevant demonstrated experience within a paediatric practice.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Tertiary qualified in Speech Pathology with current and ongoing registration with Speech Pathology Australia with a minimum of 4 years’ experience managing, supervising and leading staff.
• Knowledge and experience to assess children from 0 to 12 with a variety of clinical and developmental needs, such as autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome and global developmental delay.
• Knowledge and skills in intervention and evaluation of services for children and families.
• Build trusting working relationships with both children and families in addition to the Early Intervention and Therapy Service team.
• Openness to continuous quality improvement that allows ongoing leaning and growth as part of a high performing team.
• Knowledge in the assessment and prescription of assistive technology to support communication needs.
• Ability to manage own caseload to meet consumer needs and organisational KPIs.
• A current Victorian Drivers’ Licence, as this role involves outreach visits, including school, kinder and home sessions.
• Willingness to promote and support practices that are inclusive, culturally responsive, safe and accessible.
• Willingness to undertake relevant pre-employment screening and checks - including NDIS Worker Screening Check, Police Check, Pre-Employment Medical and Working with Children Check.
• Right to Work in Australia e.g. Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or Visa holder with full working rights.

If you require any specific access adjustments or support within the Windermere recruitment, interview or onboarding process please contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist via phone +613 8794 1311 or email [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist / Key Worker enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Windermere is committed to equity & equality for consumers and employees, this by building diverse and inclusive services and work environments, where all peoples from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, CALD, LGBTIQ+ Communities and those living with disability will know and feel accepted, affirmed, safe and celebrated. Windermere is delivering this through the continued development and implementation of our Welcoming and Inclusion Strategy as we seek to provide a diverse workforce at all levels.