SPEECH PATHOLOGIST

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MUSWELLBROOK OFFICE - ALL AREAS SPEECH PATHOLOGY:

Permanent, full time position (part time also considered if preferred) for a speech pathologist - based in Muswellbrook, with outreach to Scone, Merriwa and surrounding districts.

This position requires the appointee to live in or close to Muswellbrook. Support for this is provided by way of a generous relocation allowance and accommodation allowance. 

Accommodation is available in Muswellbrook on arrival and during the first few months until own housing is sought (upon request). 

SINGLETON OFFICE - ALL AREAS SPEECH PATHOLOGY:

In addition to the above Muswellbrook role, AASP is also offering a permanent, full time position (part time also considered if preferred) for a speech pathologist to be based in Singleton.

Preference would be given to an applicant willing to live in or close to Singleton. However, commuting from the East Maitland or west side of Newcastle would also be considered. 

NEW GRADUATE/GRADE 1/GRADE 2 POSITIONS:

The grading of the position would be offered based on post graduate experience.

Grade 1 applicants would be expected to have at least 6 months post graduate experience.

Grade 2 applicants would be expected to have 18-24 months experience and have a willingness and ability to engage in mentoring New Graduates/Grade 1 staff.

The positions consist of predominantly paediatric caseload s (birth to 18 years) with some adult clients. There is a mixture of clinic based clients plus external visits to preschools, schools, playgroups, post school day programs and aged care facilities.

The position consists of a varied caseload, including:

• School and preschool based work (speech, language, social skills and literacy focus)
• Disability clients (NDIS, NGO and self funded clients)
• Private clients paying via Medicare, Private Health or at own expense
• Nursing home/aged care clients
• Focus on use of key word signing in clinical sessions (training provided)

The above positions come with the following:

• Supervision, mentoring and peer support program - paid, scheduled time for formal supervision and support, provided on a frequent basis
• Professional development opportunities provided within AASP plus financial support to attend external PD training
• Opportunities to work independently as well as alongside other clinicians based in joint offices
• Work as part of a regional team (head office in East Maitland)

The positions are supported by the Grade 5 Manager of Speech Pathology for Hunter. 

APPLICATIONS: Please forward your cover letter and resume via seek to be considered for an interview. Cover letters should include a section addressing the Essential (and Desirable) experience and personal characteristics listed below.

ALL APPLICANTS: Interviews will be held in East Maitland on Wednesday 25th of July 2018. Other interview dates will also be available upon request.  

VICTORIAN APPLICANTS: Interviews will be held in Melbourne on Monday 16th July 2018 (location to be advised).

TELE-APPLICANTS: Options for telephone/video interviews will be negotiated with individual applicants on a case by case basis. 

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED TO UNDERTAKE THE POSITION

• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills
• Enjoyment of language and communication
• Able to inspire confidence and cooperation in others
• Enjoyment of working with people of all ages
• Act in a non-judgemental and tactful way towards people's personal situations
• Ability to deal with complex and unusual situations, including seeking support if required
• A sincere interest in helping people
• Resourcefulness and imagination to deal with situations as they arise
• Patience, emotional stability, tolerance, and persistence in challenging situations
• Ability to self monitor and accurately review own performance
• Willingness to accept supervision
• High level of written and verbal communication skills, including spoken and written grammar and spelling skills
• Ability to relate to and treat patients with a wide range of disabilities from a variety of social and culturally diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Flexibility in approach to service delivery

EXPERIENCE (Can be gained as a speech pathology student)

ESSENTIAL

• Provision of speech pathology services to children and adults with a range of communication and swallowing disorders
• Computer literacy including proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office software

DESIRABLE

• Working collaboratively with teachers in schools and/or preschools
• Communicating with others using key word signing (Auslan vocabulary)
• Relating to infants, toddlers and preschool aged children
• Supporting parents with managing their children’s behaviour and development  

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

1. Good problem-solving skills
2. Effective time management skills
3. High standard of written and verbal English, including accurate spoken and written grammar skills and a high standard of spelling ability
4. High standard of interpersonal communication skills
5. Belief in the parent/guardian as a key member of the intervention team
6. Belief in the teacher/carer as a key member of the intervention team
7. An ability to work independently as well as collaboratively, as part of a team
8. An ability to negotiate and work cooperatively with others towards a common goal 

All Areas Speech Pathology is a private speech pathology practice that is Family Centred and Education Focused.

Located across six regions, AASP employs 80 staff (including 50+ speech pathologists and 25 support staff/educators/project officers).

Founded by Jane Beale in 2011, AASP provides speech pathologists with a caring, supportive and innovative work place where the needs and interests of the staff are central to the workings of the organisation.

Flexible working arrangements with a strong focus on staff well being and lifestyle balance are at the heart of AASP.