Job description
- Full-time Speech Pathologist role based in Lismore, NSW
- $93k – $111k inclusive of Super + Salary Packaging
- Flexible Friendly organisation, Hybrid work options available
Our Organisation
The Benevolent Society’s vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For more than 200 years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.
As part of The Benevolent Society vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with our First Nations people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Your new role
As our Speech Pathologist, you will join our passionate, friendly dynamic multidisciplinary team. We work holistically, with clients, their families, and other healthcare professionals to develop personalised treatment plans aimed at improving communication abilities and enhancing your clients’ quality of life! With guidance from our experienced Senior Practitioners and colleagues, you will work innovatively to ensure your clients are receiving a holistic treatment approach and are kicking goals! But that’s not all! We hold monthly communities of practice where you will have opportunities to connect with your fellow allied health professionals and share your experiences whilst continuously growing your knowledge and skillset.
Duties
As a Speech Pathologist, you will:
- Provide high quality, culturally appropriate assessment and interventions to people with a disability who have language, literacy, voice and specific eating, drinking or total communication needs.
- Create treatment and therapy plans to suit the individualised needs of our diverse range of clients.
- Implement appropriate evidence-based services that meet the needs of clients according to the goals and within the allocated hours of their NDIS plan.
- Participate in support planning processes for clients to deliver coordinated, effective, service provision that meets the needs of the clients.
- Liaise with relevant persons in client’s environment e.g. family members, carers etc. regarding implications and management of eating, drinking, etc.
Our Benefits
Our commitment to making lives better extends to you, our valued team member. Here’s a glimpse of what awaits you:
- Salary Benefits – You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses and benefit from a $2,650 meals and entertainment card + discount program before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay!
- Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.
- Work/Life Balance – Flexible work arrangements including part-time hours, hybrid home/office work arrangements, 1 accrued day off a month for full-time employees.
- Recognition and Reward – Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after just 5 years
- Wellness – Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilize our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
- Professional development – Engage in monthly Communities of Practice to share experiences with your fellow heroes, explore leadership training opportunities, and get regular clinical supervision.
- Our Reconciliation Commitment – a First Nations employees are entitled up to 10 days of unpaid leave for ceremonial purposes, as well as the option to be a voice on our RAP working group and have the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways.
Your Skills and Experience
To be a part of our team, you’ll need:
- Currently registered with Speech Pathology Australia
- Current driver’s license (cars provided)
- Passionate about supporting people with a disability to achieve their goals
- Honest and who carry out their role with integrity and demonstrate genuine respect for all people regardless of their disability, culture, age, gender, sexual orientation
- Experienced in applying evidence-based practice frameworks to assess, plan, deliver and evaluate clinical supports
- Able to work in a flexible, person-centred, and strengths-based way across a diverse range of settings to meet client needs
- Willing to contribute to and develop their professional skills through our internal practice communities
Join the Adventure! Click “Apply Now” and Let Your Journey Begin!
Contact Faz on 0401 675 408 for a friendly and confidential chat.
The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity and is committed to building an inclusive culture. We welcome diversity in all its forms; applications from underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged. We value relationships with our local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. We see ability not disability, if you identify as a person with a different ability, please get in contact to let us know how we can accommodate your needs. We pride ourselves on being a client and child safe organisation and as such all our staff and volunteers go through security screening relevant to the role.
