Part-Time Speech Pathologist (Disability & Aged Care)

About the role

Indigo, a provider of allied health services, is looking for a Speech Pathologist to join its team on a part-time basis. The role sits across disability services and aged care, with a varied caseload shaped by service needs and clinical experience. You will work with individuals, carers, organisations and partners to deliver speech pathology services, including training, assessment, prescription and implementation of assistive technology.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver person-centred, evidence-based assessment, prescription, intervention and training services to consumers, carers, health professionals, schools and service providers, including AAC and assistive technology.
• Prepare professional reports and equipment funding applications, and coordinate referrals, grants and assessments.
• Provide clinical supervision to students (Level 6 and 7) and support to colleagues (Level 7).
• Develop educational materials, give presentations and contribute to service development and research.
• Maintain equipment databases, manage assistive technology and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Comply with health, safety and child-safe obligations, and report suspected child abuse.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science (Speech Pathology) or equivalent.
• Registration with Speech Pathology Australia; desirable 5 years' experience (Level 7 requires 6+ years).
• Clinical experience in assessment, prescription and implementation of assistive technology and AAC.
• Valid Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and current First Aid and CPR.
• Willingness to travel across Western Australia and occasional work outside normal hours.

Required skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in ICT, including databases, data analysis and Microsoft Office.
• Sound report writing and presentation skills.
• Collaborative, consultative working style in multi-disciplinary teams.

What we offer

• Flexible work arrangements and the option to work remotely.
• Professional development with funding and time, and two weeks of orientation and shadowing.
• Salary packaging up to an additional $18,549 tax-free FBT, travel reimbursements and extra leave.
• Employee assistance program and health and wellbeing programs.