Speech Bubble is looking for a Speech Pathologist who loves working with preschool and primary school children to join the team!

We are accepting applications from Grade 1 and New Graduates (including 2024); part-time applications considered. 

Benefits

• Above-award wage rates based on experience (plus Superannuation)

• Flexible working hours

• Professional and career development opportunities

• Comprehensive on-boarding program including observation, supervision and incremental increase in case load over time

• Weekly Clinical Supervision and access to supervisor throughout your day

• Internal PD weekly and external PD allowance ($1200 pro-rata/year)

• Business training for all employees

• Varied caseload with opportunity to tailor to your clinical interests.

About the role

The Speech Pathologist will assist a predominantly paediatric caseload (18 months - 21 years of age), and will contain early intervention for speech, language, literacy, auditory processing, articulation and fluency clients. 

Your duties will include but not be limited to:

• providing high-quality assessment and treatment to paediatric patients with communication difficulties

• delivering speech therapy intervention

• administering evidence-based assessments 

• writing reports and communications on a-daily-basis to a high standard

• providing treatment through all modes of service delivery as required (Clinic F2F, Telehealth, school/home visits as required) 

About you

To be successful in this role, you will need the following:

• Certified Practising Member of Speech Pathology Australia (or eligible)

• Valid Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)

• Current National Criminal Record Check (or willing to obtain)

• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willing to obtain)

• Private Guild Insurance as a private practitioner (basic cover $2 million)

• Driver’s licence and own car (not essential - Travel 0-10%)

• Excellent time-management and organisational skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to develop strong rapport & connection with children, families / carers & health team.

• Ability to work as part of a team and have a growth mindset.

• Therapy should be engaging & fun….you can ‘play’ & think ‘on your feet’. 

You want a career at Speech Bubble because:

We know it’s hard being an early career speechie, so we provide:

• Graduate Program ensuring all SPAA Certification requirements are met for progression to Full CPSP (0-5 yrs). 

• Professional development internal & external (PD allowance).

• Comprehensive on-boarding program & Clinical Supervision throughout your day from experienced Principle Speech Pathologist.

• Opportunity for speech pathologists with 4-5 years experience to develop supervision skills moving towards Grade 2 position.

• Client Free Friday afternoons for training and time to consolidate your week. End your week organised and relaxed.

• Scheduled note & planning time for all clients daily.

• Client Care Admin takes care of all client bookings, invoicing & general communications (you focus on being a Speech Pathologist).

• Business training for continual improvement in providing optimal standards of service and working as a team.

• PAY for your SPAA Membership fees for new graduates 1-3 years experience (after 3 month probation period).

• Celebrate personal & career wins & your birthday (singing will occur!).

• A positive culture encouraging health & well-being.

About us

Speech Bubble Speech Pathology is an established private practice, that has been caring for children and adults in the community for 11 years, operating since 2013. The three newly fitted speech pathology clinic rooms are well resourced to deliver quality therapy to our clients and their families. 

Speech Bubble offers a full range of paediatric and adolescent speech pathology services to private and NDIS managed patients. We value a person-centred service, providing ethical and culturally responsive services to individuals and families. We provide a supportive and encouraging environment for clinicians and clients and strive for tangible outcomes.  We value our community and their wellbeing, aiming to empower clients and their families to achieve their communication goals.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the position by 29 Sept 2023. New graduates - send a copy of your academic transcript on successful application for interview.

Please specify if you are applying for Grade 1 or New Graduate position in your cover letter.

For more information about this position, please contact Catherine Moloney at Catherine@Speechbubble.com.au 

We look forward to hearing from you!

Employer questions

Your application will include the following questions:

• Are you currently a member of Speech Pathology Australia?

• Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?

• Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

• How many years' experience do you have as a speech pathologist?

• Do you have a current Australian driver's licence?

For more information about this position, please contact :

Catherine Moloney (Senior Speech Pathologist & Director) at Catherine@Speechbubble.com.au 

To arrange a time to discuss the position contact: 

Tammy (Client Care Admin) Phone: 0491 686 780 

Email:   appointments@speechbubble.com.au.