• Full time, 12 month maximum duration contracts, with the possibility of extension available at our Redwood Park and Netley locations
• You'll be part of a growing team with a positive team culture, where sharing ideas and building positive and strong working relationships is valued
• Supportive team structure with regular supervision and support
• Offering an attractive salary, including salary packaging opportunities (an opportunity to increase our take home pay)
• A great opportunity for an enthusiastic and person-centred Speech Pathologist to join Autism SA and contribute towards the successful delivery of our amazing Foundation Skills Group.

Your new company

Autism SA has a strong and rich history of being a recognised leader in providing specialised services to individuals on the autism spectrum, their families and the broader community. We believe in a person-centred approach which puts the individual at the forefront of everything we do. With the opportunities created by the NDIS, we are embracing the opportunity for new, different and innovative ways of providing responsive and adaptable services.

Your new role

The role of a Speech Pathologist in the Foundation Skills Group involves working effectively and collaboratively within the team to deliver holistic early intervention therapy in line with individualised therapeutic goals and provide discipline specific skills and knowledge to support all members of the team to deliver teaching and learning across all of a child's developmental domains. The Speech Pathologist role includes, but is not limited to:

• Working collaboratively within a small team to deliver holistic early intervention therapy in a group model
• Identifying holistic and person-centred therapy goals and developing therapy plans
• Facilitating therapeutic interventions across all areas of child development, with support from other members of the team
• Application of a range of different therapy styles based on client need (e.g., behavioural, social, developmental)
• Conduct assessments and implement AAC
• Provide discipline specific knowledge and skills to support team members to deliver therapy within the area of Speech Pathology
• Facilitate Positive Behaviour Support strategies with support from behaviour specialists
• Diligent and accurate data collection and daily monitoring of client progress toward goals

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor of Speech Pathology (or Masters in Speech Pathology)
• Membership or eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) as required by the NDIS professional qualification requirements
• A passion for working in early intervention and collaborative team work
• Experience in the delivery of services to children with developmental delay/disorders
• Experience in the provision of Speech Pathology services
• Experience working with families to identify goals and priorities and transition therapeutic strategies into the home and community settings
• Demonstrated experience in the assessment and use of AAC systems is desirable
• Knowledge or understanding of person centred practices and principles
• Knowledge and understanding of Positive Behaviour Support practices and principle
• Satisfactory DHS Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening and National Police Check

Significant employee benefits are available under Autism SA's Enterprise Agreement, including salary packaging options.

How to apply

When submitting your applications please attach your cover letter and resume as a single document and complete your work history & education information on the application page. You will also need to answer the shortlisting and personality questions for your application to be considered. You are welcome to include any certificates or licences in the education section to assist us in assessing your suitability for this role.

Autism SA is committed to improving and sustaining employment outcomes for people from diverse backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

For more information, please contact Emma Leonello, Project Officer FSG (Foundation Skills Group), via email [email protected] using the subject line: Speech Pathologist FSG (Foundation Skills Group) enquiry via EthicalJobs.

This is the perfect opportunity to join a supportive team environment where the company rewards its employees by providing great, flexible working conditions.

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