We’re looking for passionate Speech Pathologists to make a real difference in students’ lives. Join us in providing accessible support to children in need, working to achieve the best outcomes for children with communication challenges.
You will have an opportunity to work at our clinics in Bella Vista, Gledswood Hills, Liverpool or Peakhurst. This is a Casual position, working on a Saturday from 9am-4pm. We also have flexible arrangements for you to work from home to complete your reports, access or provide mentoring & clinical support, or work with families online over Zoom.
Enjoy a kilometer reimbursement allowance of $0.99 per kilometre for your commute to and from the centre if you live more than 20km away!
Day to day you will be:
- Working collaboratively to support school communities through assessments, intervention with students, demonstrations, consultation and professional learning.
- Conducting screening, assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based intervention for children with speech, language and communication needs.
- Participating in peer supervision with a team of highly experienced clinicians.
- Working as part of a multidisciplinary team of Psychologists and Educators
- Providing great customer service and build positive customer relationships through effective communication.
- Achieving individual and team KPIs to support Learning Links’ strategy for growth.
Why is Learning Links right for you?
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Five dedicated internal professional development days per year and free access to all webinars and courses run by Learning Links professionals.
- Full administration support from our intake and Customer Care team who manage bookings and enquiries.
- A range of clinical experiences and support available depending on your interests
- Support to continue your clinical growth including:
- Regular supervision with a supervising Speech Pathologist based on your level of experience
- Access to $1000 budget in your first year for external professional development in an area of your choosing
- Assessment and intervention with a wide-ranging paediatric caseload
- Opportunity to join an Evidence Based Practice Network
- Opportunities to develop your coaching, leadership and teaching skills including
- An invitation to complete the Gallup Strengths based assessment
- Clinical supervision and mentoring with early career clinicians (for speech pathologists with 3+ years’ experience)
- Clinical Education of University Students
- Opportunities to facilitating group supervision and team training
- Opportunities to represent the team on organisation wide committees
- A competitive salary package plus the ability to salary sacrifice up to $18,549 to reduce your pre-tax income and increase your take-home pay.
- Variety and flexibility at work with exposure to multiple disciplines and programs (e.g., psychology, education, early intervention, and teams running community programs etc.).
- Flexible work options galore (part time, various locations, telehealth consults etc.)
About you
- Relevant qualification in Speech Pathology (Bachelor or Masters)
- Certified Practicing Member of Speech Pathology Australia
- A passion for working with children with demonstrated paediatric experience in volunteer or paid roles
- Strong knowledge of evidence-based practice in the areas of paediatric assessment and intervention including speech, language and fluency disorders.
- Willingness to travel with a current driver’s license and access to a comprehensively insured vehicle.
About Learning Links
Learning Links have over 50 years’ experience in providing evidence-based therapy, education, and support services to help children build the skills and confidence to learn, develop and thrive. We work in close collaboration with parents, professionals, and schools to work towards our vision of creating a community where difficulties learning is no longer a barrier to a fulfilling life.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion as well as creating a sense of belonging is important to us and you will have a structured and detailed onboarding program to give you a great start in understanding the culture.
Child safety is top priority for us, and we are a child safe organisation. You will be asked to undergo a NDIS Worker Screening Check/ Police check and Working with Children Check.
For further information about Learning Links and a Position Description please click on the link LINK to careers page.
