Speech Pathologist at ASPECT in Albury, NSW, au

Company Description

Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) is one of Australia’s largest autism-specific service providers, with one of the biggest autism-specific school programs in the world. A not-for-profit organisation, we work in partnership with people of all ages on the autism spectrum, and their families to deliver evidence-informed solutions that are person-centred, family-focused and customer driven.

At Aspect we recognise a different brilliant®, where we seek to understand, engage and celebrate the strengths, interests and aspiration of people on the autism spectrum.

Job Description

• Join a passionate team of dedicated professionals in a supportive school environment
• $81K – $120K pa (pro-rata) FTE inclusive of super + phone + laptop
• Part-time role – 3 days per week
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay

Once you've met one person on the autism spectrum, you've met one person on the autism spectrum. This is career diversity on a whole new level!

Our trusted Aspect Therapy team is seeking a Speech Pathologist to join the Learning Support Team at Aspect Riverina School in Albury.

This is an opportunity to work as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary school environment where your expertise can make a meaningful difference to the lives of autistic students.

Working closely with the school's Learning Support Team, you'll provide individual, whole-class and whole-school support to help students achieve meaningful functional goals. You'll work in partnership with students, their families and support networks to identify strengths, understand areas of need and develop practical strategies that build capability and support participation in learning and everyday life.

No two students are the same, so you'll enjoy a varied role where you can apply your clinical skills in creative and meaningful ways.

Qualifications

What you bring:

• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology
• Membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
• Current driver's licence, access to your own vehicle for business purposes (reimbursed per km) and willingness to travel within your local community
• NDIS Worker Screening Check clearance
• Working with Children Check for paid employment for the state you reside in
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You certificate
• You may be required to provide an international police clearance

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Additional Information

What we offer:

• A comprehensive and tailored induction program to support you as you commence in the role
• Individualised support and supervision so you know we have your back
• A versatile working day within a supportive school environment
• Leave entitlements including paid parental leave and generous sick/carer's leave
• Practical internal and external professional development opportunities
• Internal annual National Conference for career development and networking
• Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) training to extend your knowledge and skills
• Discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to a wide range of everyday discounts through Beny
• Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay

To apply: Click on the "I'm Interested" button and attach your resume and complete the candidate questionnaire; cover letter is optional. We do not accept CV's directly via email. Successful applicants will be asked to provide their statements of service to calculate their remuneration step level.

Aspect reserves the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the search process.

Please note, we will not be accepting resumes from recruitment agencies for this role.

Aspect is committed to increasing the number of Autistic staff and providing an inclusive workplace where everyone can feel that they belong. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds including, but not limited to, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, neurodivergent people, people with a disability, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, to apply. We have a range of universal strategies to meet the needs of different people in our hiring processes, and are happy to individualise these.

Learn more about us: www.autismspectrum.org.au