• Full time/Part Time, Permanent role

We are looking for a passionate speech pathologist to join the growing, dynamic team at RFW to help us reach more country kids.

ABOUT US

At Royal Far West, we believe every child has the right to access the services they need to thrive, no matter where they live. From our new, award-winning office building opposite Manly beach in Sydney, we provide multidisciplinary health and disability services for children from rural and remote Australia with developmental, behavioural, learning and mental health difficulties.

We provide high quality and outcomes focussed support to:

• country children,
• their families,
• local schools
• local health providers

ABOUT THE POSITION

You will be responsible for providing evidence-based assessment and intervention to children in the context of the family and community using a bottom-up, developmental approach that is strengths-based and trauma aware. You will be confident in working in a school-based model, delivering speech pathology services via telecare. You will have opportunities to expand your skills by working with a large multidisciplinary team, providing disability services to NDIS clients, and visiting rural and remote communities. You will be a contributing member of a large, highly experienced speech pathology team that values supportive and robust clinical supervision and professional development.

ABOUT YOU

You have a qualification in Speech Pathology and are a member of Speech Pathology Australia with Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist status.

You have, or can obtain, a NSW Working with Children Check.

You have experience in Speech Pathology assessment, intervention, case management and discharge planning of children (2 – 16 years).

You are a confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and relationship capabilities.

It would be desirable if you also have:

An understanding of issues faced by rural and remote families in accessing health services.

Experience using telehealth to deliver Speech Pathology services.

Knowledge of early life trauma and/or experience working from a trauma aware approach.

Experience working with children/adolescents with an intellectual disability, Autism Spectrum Disorders, ADHD and behavioural difficulties.

Proven ability to work collaboratively with schools and parents using a family centred and strengths-based approach to practice.

ABOUT OUR CULTURE

Royal Far West is a rewarding, inspiring workplace which offers a diverse work experience. We provide programs on-site in Manly, via telehealth, and through outreach into rural and remote communities. We have a knowledgeable and innovative multidisciplinary clinical team which offers opportunities in existing and emerging projects and initiatives. We strive for a positive and committed workplace culture. Our core values at Royal Far West are respect, integrity, care and energy.

The Speech Pathology team is a large, supportive, highly skilled and innovative group who are passionate about rural health and evidence-based practice.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Royal Far West was honoured to be recognised as one of Australia and New Zealand’s Best Places to Work. The prestigious annual list, published by The Australian Financial Review and Boss Magazine. We were proud to rank 6th on the Government, Education and NFP list, from nearly 700 nominated organisations.

We will give you a Structured induction program

Work with a highly skilled and experienced Speech Pathologist team: regular case discussions & professional development opportunities. Supervision is valued and protected.

Multidisciplinary work we offer face to face services to children seeking assessment services or intervention. We work closely with resident paediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational therapists and social workers to name a few.

Established Telehealth program we offer extensive training, online resources, and effective administrative support. We also provide you with an HP Laptop and an additional monitor.

Career progression opportunities Develop both your clinical and non-clinical skills. We offer opportunities to engage in quality improvement projects and research initiatives.

Outreach opportunities are available if desired.

Location Located in beautiful Manly, we can be accessed by bus, ferry or car. We also support a remote, rural workforce and working from home arrangements.

For more information go to https://www.royalfarwest.org.au/contact/

Our Work Place is modern and architecturally designed.

Salary Packaging Salary packing allows part of your wages to be paid as a reimbursement of your personal expenses and no income tax is payable on this money. In effect, part of your wage is paid tax free each pay day. Visit https://www.salary.com.au for more information

10% Superannuation in addition to base salary

Paid Parental Leave

Purchase Leave Scheme

Work life balance At Royal Far West we acknowledge the diverse commitments of our employees outside of work and can offer flexible working arrangements to accommodate the needs of these individuals.

How to Apply

For further information please contact Jessica McGrath – Clinical Manager Speech Pathology on 02 8966 8509 Alternatively a position description is available on the Royal Far West website.

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and Cover Letter which includes briefly addressing how you meet the criteria by clicking on the ‘Apply’ or ‘Apply for This Job’ button.

Only those applicants who have the right to work, and are currently residing in Australia will be considered