Speech Pathologist (NDIS, Hybrid) - New Grads Welcome

About the role

Austcorp is recruiting, on behalf of its client, an experienced and motivated Speech Pathologist for a growing allied health provider in Perth, WA. The provider delivers evidence-based, person-centred therapy to people living with disability. The role is hybrid, full-time, part-time or contract (up to 12 months, with possible ongoing employment), and pays $80,000-$120,000 plus super and performance incentives. New graduates are welcome.

Key responsibilities

• Provide assessment, therapy and management for children, adolescents and adults with communication, speech, language, literacy, fluency, voice and swallowing difficulties
• Work with families, carers, educators, support coordinators and other health professionals to deliver individualised programs aligned with NDIS outcomes
• Conduct standardised and informal assessments of communication and swallowing needs
• Develop and deliver individualised therapy programs, individually and in groups
• Assess and manage swallowing and feeding difficulties, including advice on positioning and food and fluid textures
• Educate and support families, carers, educators and support workers with strategies to use outside sessions
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and make referrals where needed
• Monitor progress and adjust therapy programs, and prepare assessment, progress and NDIS documentation
• Maintain accurate clinical records in line with professional and NDIS requirements

Required profile

• Bachelor or Master's degree in Speech Pathology
• Eligibility for, or current membership with, Speech Pathology Australia
• Knowledge of speech pathology practice in disability and/or community settings
• Disability experience is highly desirable
• Current Australian driver's licence (or ability to obtain one) and willingness to travel to participants
• NDIS Worker Screening Check, Working With Children Check and First Aid/CPR, or willingness to obtain them
• Appropriately qualified overseas Speech Pathologists are welcome; visa sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates

Required skills

• Strong communication, organisation and time-management skills
• Person-centred, evidence-based approach

What we offer

• $80,000-$120,000 plus super and performance-based incentives
• Flexible hybrid working and full-time, part-time or contract options
• Professional development allowance, training and ongoing supervision and mentoring
• Administrative support, laptop, mobile phone, clinical resources and travel reimbursement
• Flexible caseload management and a supportive multidisciplinary team
• No rigid KPIs or billing targets