• Job No: MDS151
• Location: Campbelltown

Macarthur Disability Services (MDS) has been providing support to people with a disability, the frail aged and their carers for over 30 years. We actively promote the rights and aspirations of people with a disability to enrich lives and roles in the community through the provision of choice, opportunity and innovative service design.

We take great pride in what we do at MDS, and we work to foster for our employee’s a culture of integrity and honesty, accountability, equality and social justice, continuous improvement and a strength based approached, in line with the MDS values.

MDS believes our mission purpose is dependent on the collective efforts of our diverse workforce. MDS aims to use a competency based management strategy for Human Resources practices and to develop motivated teams who are driven, skilled and trained.

MDS offers a rewarding career with:

• Flexible Work practices
• Opportunity to make a difference
• Safe and Supportive work place that recognises and rewards individual achievement

About the Opportunity

MDS is seeking to employ a Speech Therapist. This is an exciting newly created position, created to support organisational growth within our Allied Health team. The successful applicant will be an invaluable contributor to shaping and designing the role to its full potential.

Key Responsibilities for this position include:

• Conduct Speech Therapy assessment and intervention to support participants receiving NDIS funding
• Develop individualised plans that reflect participant's goals as per their NDIS funding
• Undertake accurate and timely documentation and communication, including clinical notes, reports, responding to inquiries and the NDIA.
• Undertake professional development activities to maintain and enhance skills

The successful applicant will have:

• Higher education tertiary qualification in Speech Therapy
• Registration with Speech Pathology Australia
• Knowledge of the concepts and principles of Evidence based practice
• Understanding of the NDIS and the service delivery model
• Current Drivers Licence and access to a reliable motor vehicle.
• Current Working with Children Clearance

Desirable:

• Experience working with children and adults with a disability / mental health and and from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module (if not completed this will be required to be completed prior to commencement).

The opportunity exists for a Permanent Part Time contract at commencement of employment (days and hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant), with the opportunity to move to a Permanent Full Time position (76 hours per fortnight on a flexi-time contract). This role is covered under the SCHCADS Award at a level 5 classification ($40.87 - $42.86 per hour). Also offered is salary packaging, flexible working hours, and mobile phone.

To apply for this position, please click Apply Now and complete the application form.

Phone (02) 4621 8400 for further information.

Applications will not be considered unless application form is completed.

Candidates may be contacted prior to this advertisement closing. It is essential that all applicants have the right to work in Australia. They must also have a current driver’s licence and access to their own vehicle. Applicants will be subject to a Criminal Record Check. MDS is an EEO Employer and a smoke free workplace.

MDS is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people