Senior Speech Pathologist – Dysphagia and Mealtime Management

About the role

The Autism Association's Dysphagia and Mealtime Management team, made up of Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists and Psychologists, is looking for an experienced Speech Pathologist to lead in a full-time or part-time arrangement. The team creates safe, positive mealtimes for Autistic individuals and offers a person-centred, strength-based therapy approach.

Key responsibilities

• Work with Autistic individuals across the lifespan to create life-changing mealtimes
• Focus on dysphagia and swallowing, oral motor skills development and adding variety to mealtimes
• Complete dynamic mealtime assessments and develop mealtime management plans
• Collaborate with clients, families, therapists, external medical teams and other supports to put practical mealtime strategies in place
• Deliver mealtime and dysphagia training to families, therapists and support workers
• Attend regular team meetings and receive clinical support and ongoing training

Required profile

• 3 or more years' experience working with Autistic individuals and their families
• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist status with Speech Pathology Australia
• Person-centred approach, strong communication skills and ability to build rapport with clients, families and professionals
• Flexibility to work independently and in a team, commitment to professional development and high standards of care
• Completion of required clearances, including an NDIS Workers Check

What we offer

• Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year plus up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment
• $1,000 CPD allowance plus up to 2 days paid CPD leave annually
• Discounted gym, group fitness and aquatic facility access across Perth
• Career progression pathways and internal and external learning opportunities

This is a fully site-based, in-person role. Applications are submitted through the Autism Association's online careers site with a resume and cover letter.