About the Position

Anglicare’s Community Aged & Disability teams provide support and services that enable our clients to maintain their independence - living happily and healthily within their own homes. We recognise that one size does not fit all, and working together is the key to great outcomes. Our non-clinical lifestyle programs are designed to support individual needs, incorporating the principles of social inclusion, choice and control, enablement, empowerment and independence; and our clinical supports include nursing and allied health care at home, along with domestic and personal assistance.
To support this service, we are looking for a part time Speech Pathologist to join our team based in our Nambour office, covering the North Coast region. This role’s overall purpose is to provide high quality clinical services to improve the wellbeing and quality of life of clients with communication and/or swallowing difficulties. The practice encompasses consultation, assessment, treatment and evaluation in the areas of language, speech, voice, swallowing and multi-modal communication, which may also assist in social inclusion.

About You

An experienced Community or Disability Services professional, you will bring the following skills, experience and attributes:

• Proven background in speech pathology services including swallowing disorders and adult communication
• Clinical knowledge and practical functionality in community based speech and language services
• Ability to develop, implement and evaluate programs to ensure efficient and effective use of resources
• The capability to identify individual client needs and work with families and carers to improve independent functioning
• Confident working in a multi-disciplinary team and promoting a collaborative, productive working environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with a variety of people including staff, management and clients in a professional and friendly manner
• Commitment to ongoing quality improvement and professional development of the service and yourself
• Strong conflict resolution, prioritisation and time management skills, and the ability to work productively within deadlines
• Dedication to working within the Aged Community & Disability sector to improve and enhance the lives of clients

To be successful in this position you will have:

• A Degree in Speech Pathology or similar field
• Current First Aid Certificate with CPR
• Membership with SPA, and current Certified Practising Speech Pathologist status
• Valid Blue Card (Working with Children) with Yellow Card exemption
• National Police Certificate
• Current Queensland Driver Licence

What We Offer

Anglicare is committed to building a highly skilled workforce, assisted by a dedicated management team. We support our staff with learning and development initiatives, an employee benefits program and progressive human resources management strategies, and are recognised as a leading employer in the non-profit sector. You will also enjoy:

• Providing care and supporting clients to live enriched lives
• Work with a team of passionate and caring professionals and volunteers
• Gain further training with career development and opportunities
• Maintain work/life balance with part time hours – plus Salary Packaging benefits

Anglicare is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, those from cultural and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQ+ communities, people with disabilities and people with a lived experience of mental health issues. We promote a child-safe environment and are committed to providing on-going care and protection.