We are seeking a Speech Pathologist to join the Early Connections – Coffs Coast Team.
The core purpose of this role is to develop and deliver Speech Therapy programs and treatments to children 0 – 6 years. The Speech Pathologist works as part of a transdisciplinary team to deliver education, therapy and support for children with and NDIS plan who are living with a disability or developmental delay, and their families.
Early Connections – Coffs Coast employs a team of 21 Early Childhood Intervention professionals including Early Childhood Intervention Teachers, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapist, Counsellor and Allied Health Assistants. Our team collaborates to draw from each discipline’s knowledge, skills and experience to create a Team Around each Child and Family.
Early Connections – Coffs Coast is a registered NDIS provider delivering Early Childhood Intervention, education, therapy, and support for children and their families. We work in partnership with families using a Key Worker model, which focuses on relationships and building a connected team around each child and family.
Our team is known for their commitment, stability and long-term retention. The Team’s well-being and stability is a priority for Early Connections – Coffs Coast and is embedded into our workplace culture. We know that a committed and stable team is vital for the families we work with. Feeling safe and secure with familiar adults and a sense of connection is essential for creating optimum environments for children’s learning, early childhood development and achieving NDIS goals.
We are looking for the right person to complement the team. Please call Caryn for a chat if you would like to know more.
Employment incentives and benefits
- Annual Professional Development and Training allocation including in house mentoring, coaching and external supervision as required
- Whole team Planning days each Term, including sharing professional knowledge and practice across disciplines
- Gradual building of caseload (depending on experience)
- Low billable hours targets – 60% or under, depending on experience
- 5 WEEKS annual leave per year (pro-rata), including 3 weeks close down period in Dec / Jan.
- Reduce your Tax through Salary Sacrificing, unique to Charities – (up to $15,899), Meal and Entertainment Card (up to $2,650) and Novated Leasing options available.
- Local Community Connector available to support you in settling into community, providing advice and support with housing, partner’s job support, childcare / school, leisure connections and more
- Working within a highly experienced team to deliver the recognised international ECI Best Practice model
- Professional Development & Training allocation of $2,000 in first year and $1,000 annually thereafter (Pro-rata). PD&T courses will include specialty discipline specific training and relevant training related to delivery of Early Childhood Intervention
- Pay rates are set well above the national Health Professional & Support Services Award
- Be a part of the larger Early Connections Alliance (from Forster to Coffs Harbour) and benefit
- from the knowledge and experience of a vast allied health and education team, with annual training and collaboration opportunities
- Staff are supported through access to well-being training and psychology supports through our Employee Assistance Program
- Supplies include laptop, access to I-Pads, modern resources and equipment, Echidna CRM system
- IT supports from our local IT company
The successful candidate will:
- Have University Speech Pathology qualifications and current SPA registration
- Have a commitment to Best Practice in Early Childhood Intervention, inclusive practice, family centred approach to service delivery
- Have excellent communication and documentation skills using technology effectively Have the ability to work independently and within a team environment
- Have good time management and organisational skills, including the capacity to set own priorities and goals
- Have proven previous experience with assessments, CRM, report writing and client notes.
- Sound understanding of infant and child development
- Travel will be required in your own car for the role. Current driver’s license and comprehensive car insurance are a pre-requisite for the position
- A current Working with Children Check, NDIS Workers Check and First Aid Certificate is also required (or willingness to acquire)
- Part Time status will be negotiated on employment and may be dependent on applicants’ level of experience. Position will be made permanent following 6 month probation period
Email caryn@earlyconnections-coffscoast.org.au with your resume and cover letter.
Please call Caryn Maher (Program Manager) on 6652 8080 to discuss further.
Applications close by Friday 4th April 2025
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