The Royal Children's Hospital

Speech Pathologist - AAC and Assistive Technology

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $46 - $54/hr  •  Nedlands, AU (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

  • indigo (formerly Independent Living Centre WA) is a leading provider of assistive technology (AT), home modifications, therapy, and training. We provide tailored allied health and AT solutions to people with disability, seniors, carers, health professionals, and educators.  Through our customer-centric services we aim to achieve greater independence and inclusion for all.

  • THE ROLE

    Indigo has an exciting opportunity for a Speech Pathologist Part time (0.5 FTE) to join our Disability Services team to provide services for school aged youth and adult NDIS participants, delivery of training and explore service growth opportunities. The Speech Pathologist works with individuals, carers, organisations, and key partners to ensure optimal outcomes for people accessing Indigo’s services. As well as delivering ongoing speech pathology services to meet customers’ goals, there is the opportunity to provide training, assessment, prescription, and implementation of assistive technology, with a particular focus on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).

    THE CANDIDATE:

    The right candidate will be a passionate, dynamic, and innovative Speech Pathologist. They will have:

    • Registration with Speech Pathology Australia (Certified Practicing), a desirable 5 years’ experience
    • Clinical experience in assessment, prescription, and implementation of assistive technology, with a particular focus on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC).
    • High standard of communication, problem solving, and initiative
    • Demonstrated proficiency in ICT – databases, data analysis, and Office Suite
    • Consultative and collaborative working style with ability to work in multi-disciplinary teams
    • Possess a valid WA Drivers License, Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check and current First Aid & CPR

    WE OFFER:

    Indigo is a leading provider of Allied Health Services. We provide tailored allied health and assistive technology solutions to people with disabilities, seniors, carers, health professionals and educators.

    In this role you will be involved in rewarding work with an opportunity to be a part of a “Values based” organisation – making a difference in people’s lives.

    We Offer:
    In this role you will be involved in rewarding work with an opportunity to be a part of a “Values based” organisation – making a difference in people’s lives. We can offer:

    • Professional Development – funding and time available for every therapist.
    • Clinical Support - Two weeks of comprehensive orientation including shadowing of experienced Therapists and dedicated support from Team Leads.
    • Opportunity to work in a  highly collaborative and close-knit team.
    • Ability to work remotely, provided with a work from home setup and available support.
    • Flexible work arrangements
    • Travel Reimbursements.
    • Generous Salary Packaging, up to an additional $18,549 tax free FBT
    • True Work Life Balance with additional 3.5 days leave (pro-rata) / ability to purchase additional leave.
    • Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family
    • Health & Well-being Program including partnerships with Medibank, Hesta, PeopleSense and many others.

    APPLY

    Register your interest today via Seek, submitting your curriculum vitae and a cover letter, addressing how you meet the work-related requirements (in no more than 2 pages). 

    View full Position Description view at " Join Our Team" https://www.indigosolutions.org.au/about-us/join-our-team  or email hr@indigosolutions.org.au  .

    Short listing will commence immediately, and we reserve the right to interview prior to advert closing. We thank all candidates for their interest and taking the time to apply for this position at Indigo.

    Only those with the right to live & work in Australia need apply.

    Mission We strive towards our mission of a community in which all abilities are valued, where people have the knowledge, tools, and confidence to participate.

    Values Passion, Integrity, Creativity, Together

    We value our people at Indigo and strive to have a positive and adaptive culture, one that aligns with our values; so cultural fit is just as important to us as qualifications, technical skill and experience. We promote and support diversity and inclusion in our workplace. If you require any additional support during the recruitment/interview phase, please contact hr@indigosolutions.org.au

    Indigo comply with the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations, and the Commonwealth Child Safe Framework. Indigo has policies and procedures in place, that ensure that the organisation upholds the safety of children that engage, in any way, with Indigo service.  Indigo’s Child Safe Policy, and related documents, ensure child safe practices are maintained at all times.

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    The Royal Children's Hospital

    About The Royal Children's Hospital

    The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

    We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

    With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

    We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

    When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

    In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    1,001-5,000 employees
    Headquarters
    Parkville, AU
    Year Founded
    Unknown
    Website
    org.au
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