Speech Pathologist

Relocate from the UK to Australia! We're seeking a qualified, experienced Speech Pathologist to join a growing, caring company in Brisbane, Queensland.

Benefits:

• Live and work in Brisbane, Australia - 45 minutes from the best beaches!
• Support from an immigration solicitor who will help you through the VISA process
• Company provided vehicle with a generous personal use fuel arrangement
• Generous bonus on completion of 12 months of employment
• Home provided - rent a room and share expenses with up to three other people
• Australian checks, memberships and any equipment covered
• Training, ongoing Professional Development and supervision network
• Flexibility to write reports from the office or home

Speech Pathologist Duties such as:

• Provide assessments, care planning and reviews to children and adults with a cognitive, physical or psycho-social disability.
• Drive to homes, schools or hospitals to conduct assessments and provide recommendations on the functional impact of disability on positioning, eating and swallowing.
• Develop training to clients, carers and support workers on meal-time management.
• Work in a dynamic and evolving team focused on achieving optimal client
  outcomes while meeting clinical targets set for the adult therapy team.
• Liaise with and provide therapy and progress reports to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Support Coordination and other referrers/funding bodies as required.
• Work with the NDIS adult therapy team, and community engagement & marketing team to participate in community events that increase the presence and identity as a service provider of choice.
• Write reports that meet both the needs of the client and the insurer.

Speech PathologistHours:

• Monday to Friday
• Full time - approx. 38 hours a week
• Office Hours - usually 5 hours a day of visits and reports then written at home or in the office

Person Requirements:

• Current full Driver’s Licence
• 2 years or more experience as a Speech Pathologist
• University qualification in Speech Therapy/Pathology
• Eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia e.g. hold certification or membership from The Royal College Of Speech & Language Therapists - London, or the Irish Association of Speech and Language Therapists
• Knowledge of the Australian NDIS or willingness to learn 
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven track record in creating efficiency and meeting targets.
• Comfortable in a dynamic environment.
• Have or able to obtain an Australian National Police check (NPC) and a Blue Card - Queensland's Working with Children Check.

If you fit the requirements and are excited to join a wonderful team in Aus, then please apply now!