Speech Pathologist

Are you a Paediatric Speech Pathologist?

Are you looking for a supportive close-knit team with great professional development opportunities?

Are you passionate about helping children grow their communication skills?

Do you want to build your clinical skills in the area of Autism Spectrum Disorders and Complex Communication Needs?

About Small TALK

Small TALK speech therapy is a small vibrant private practice assisting children with speech and language difficulties, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Complex Communication Needs.

We have been assisting local families for 10 years and have developed a strong reputation and connection with the community evidenced by many long-standing clients and team members.

We value and appreciate the interests and clinical expertise of each of our therapists and therefore each team member has the opportunity to tailor their caseload as they progress in their role.

Our practice and team are driven by our values:

To Support,

To Hope,

To Nurture and

To Understand

Read more about our clinic and team here https://www.smalltalkspeechtherapy.com.au

Small TALK is near the centre of Newcastle with world class walks and beaches and great cafés and restaurants.

 

Employment

Initial employment can be on a PT/FT basis (2-4 days flexible based on the candidate’s needs). Hours could be tailored to the employee’s preferences.

The role will involve a mix of in clinic (face to face and telehealth) and out of clinic (school, preschool and home visits) appointments.

Recent Graduates are welcome to apply. Expressions of interest are also accepted for 4th year student speech pathologists looking for AHA roles.

Why work with us?

We work hard to create a positive and supportive team environment where each clinician can grow their clinical skills and enjoy a healthy work life balance.

Read about how we do this in the downloadable prospetive employee information package below.

Essential Criteria:

  1. A confident, friendly and approachable personality
  2. Exceptional time management skills
  3. Self driven, enthusiastic and willing to take initiative
  4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  5. A strong interest in working with children with Complex Communication Needs including Autism Spectrum Disorder
  6. Bachelor of Speech Pathology or Masters of Speech Pathology
  7. Membership with Speech Pathology Australia and eligibility to apply for Medicare Provider Number
  8. Successful National Police Check and current Working with Children Check documentation
  9. Required documentation to work in NSW schools
  10. Current NSW Driver License and vehicle
  11. Current Professional Indemnity Insurance

Desirable Criteria:

  1. Experience working with paediatric language, speech and social skills
  2. Experience in working with and knowledge of the NDIS
  3. Experience prescribing AAC and delivering interventions for AAC users
  4. Experience delivering services in schools
  5. Strong commitment to professional development in related clinical areas
  6. Current First Aid Certificate

In your application please provide evidence of your suitability for this position in a cover letter (1-2 pages).

Email your cover letter and CV to Shae Rodgers, Director, and

Rebecca Shelton, Managing Speech Pathologist:                                                             shae@smalltalkspeechtherapy.com.au

bec@smalltalkspeechtherapy.com.au

 

Position commences Feb/March 2021

Enquiries about this opportunity should be directed to Shae Rodgers, Director, shae@smalltalkspeechtherapy.com.au

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Student Speech Pathologist

👓 Are you a Speech Pathology Student?
🥰 Do you want to work in a supportive close-knit team, gaining experience in a paediatric private practice?
🌎 We are looking for speech pathology students (preferably 3rd and 4th year) to support our clients to generalise their skills.

💜 Small talk is well known for delivering high quality services for children with Autism through interventions such as AAC and ABA.

Our speech pathologists provide thorough and detailed programs to families to help with home practice and generalisation in the community. However many families request additional support implementing these programs at home, school or in the community.

We would love to extend our services to help meet the needs of our clients and better support our families.

Please send us your CV if you are interested in this exciting opportunity.

  • must have own vehicle

Shae Rodgers, Director

shae@smalltalkspeechtherapy.com.au

Rebecca Shelton, Senior and Managing Speech Pathologist

bec@smalltalkspeechtherapy.com.au