Clinical Lead Speech Pathologist

• Full-time, 5-month parental leave contract
• Based in Hindmarsh, travel across metro Adelaide
• Lead and mentor a team of Speech Pathologists within our Outreach AnglicareSA Therapeutic Services

What we offer:

• Flexible working options – tell us what you need for that work-life balance*
• Access to our fantastic salary packaging options – increase your take home pay by decreasing the amount of tax you pay with $15,899 tax free each year
• Meal Entertainment and Holiday Accommodation Card provides you with an additional $2,650 tax free per year
• Paid parental leave, including superannuation paid on parental leave
• Genuine career development opportunities across the organisation
• Discounted motor vehicles and gym memberships
• BUPA and Medibank health cover discounts
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you, and your family

*AnglicareSA offers a range of flexible working arrangements that are aimed at meeting your diverse needs and the different operating environments across AnglicareSA. This includes working from home, part-time work, compressed working weeks and flexible working hours. The suitability of different arrangements will depend on your individual needs, the position you are applying for, and team and customer requirements. You are encouraged to discuss your needs during the application process.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Clinical Lead to manage our Speech Pathology team. In this role you will oversee the daily operation and leadership of Speech Pathologists, including all aspects that contribute to high quality therapy intervention service for people with disabilities across the life span. The team works within our Outreach AnglicareSA Therapeutic Services (OATS) which provides specialist intervention, education and therapy services to children, young people and adults within education, community, and work settings.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with a disability and applying your leadership skills in a fast paced and quality improvement focused environment, then this is the position for you!

What can you expect to be doing?

• Responsible for the delivery of high-quality evidence-based practice, maintaining a customer case load
• Provide regular supervision and consultative support to Speech Pathology team, with a focus on building and fostering successful working relationships
• Contribute to the review and development of policies, procedures, and practices and lead any change initiatives in partnership with the OATS leadership team
• Focus on risk management and best outcomes for customers and program.
• Oversee the coordination of regular discipline meetings, professional development sharing sessions and contribute to portfolio wide leadership meetings
• Oversee staff training requirements, ensuring that each staff member is up to date with required training certificates and provide opportunities for staff to participate in professional development programs
• Keep a breadth of Speech Pathology networking and information events/sessions across the sector to ensure that the AnglicareSA is delivering Speech Pathology services in line with current best practice

What do you need to bring?

• Bachelor or Masters degree in Speech Pathology
• Membership with Speech Pathology Australia
• Experience in a leadership and supervisory role
• Knowledge of a range of developmental delays and disorders
• Knowledge of relevant clinical assessments, interventions, conceptual frameworks and practice models relevant to children, young people and adults with a disability

Who is AnglicareSA?

As one of SA’s largest social services provider, AnglicareSA makes a positive difference to the lives of more than 50,000 people each year. Our almost 2000 employees, and 300 volunteers support individuals, families and communities, responding to their immediate need and working with them to build capacity to restore and maintain dignity and control in their lives. Our services are broad, supporting people at every stage of life.

We believe in social justice, the equal worth of each citizen, equality of opportunity and the importance of strong communities. Together we change lives.

How to Apply:

View the attached Job Description via the vacancy’s application page, via the Apply Now link, on the AnglicareSA website for further details on the role requirements.

If this sounds like you please click on Apply Now and submit your application!

We do not accept applications via email but for more information, please contact: Angela, Recruitment Business Partner at [email protected], using the subject line: Clinical Lead Speech Pathologist enquiry via EthicalJobs.       

At AnglicareSA, we want everyone to feel that they can be themselves and that they belong. We value diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings to the people who work with us and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and abilities.

We are committed to the employment of First Nations people. Please contact the person listed above to discuss joining AnglicareSA and visit our website for details on our Aboriginal Services and to access AnglicareSA’s Reconciliation Action Plan.