Senior Speech Pathologist

Capacity Building Team | Permanent Part-Time| Flexible Days & Working Hours

About Brightwater

We’re a spirited bunch at Brightwater. We support people of all ages to live a better quality of life. With a track record that dates back to 1901, care is at our core. We stand beside our clients during times of personal change, using experience and understanding to be the support they need. We’re ready for the complexities that come with ageing and disability, including dementia, Huntington’s disease and acquired brain injury.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Speech Pathologist to join our capacity building - allied health team. This is an exciting opportunity for a senior clinician who enjoys balancing hands-on clinical practice with leadership, mentoring, research and service improvement initiatives.

In this role, you'll provide expert Speech Pathology services to clients across a varied caseload with complex communication and swallowing needs, provide clinical expertise in the assessment and management of complex dysphagia, as well as support and develop your fellow clinicians across a multidisciplinary team.

Why Join Brightwater

• Be part of a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation making a real difference to pursue the dignity of independence.
• Join a fun and collaborative team environment with a supportive leadership team.
• Brightwater promotes and Inclusive culture that values diversity, innovation and growth.
• Enjoy ongoing professional development & career development opportunities.
• Access to Salary package up to $18,550 annually on living expenses - pay less tax and increase your take-home pay.
• Access to BrightwaterPlus – providing you discounts at over 370 retailers including health insurance providers.
• Access to a large network of gyms, fitness studios and pool facilities through MyFitnessPassport.
• Flexible working arrangements, promoting a healthy work life balance.
• 24/7 expert medical and mental health support for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to Brightwater’s Employee Referral Scheme.
• Paid parental leave & return to work bonus.

What you’ll bring

• A desire to lead and shape a neurological disability focused operation alongside a strong and passionate team.
• A commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
• Significant relevant clinical experience as a Speech Pathologist, including leadership and supervision responsibilities.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship-building skills.
• Bachelors degree in Speech Pathology.
• Membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).
• A recent and satisfactory National Police Clearance.
• NDIS Worker Screening clearance.
• Current and valid drivers license.

Talk to us

If you are passionate about creating new opportunities for your clients, helping them to grow in new and different ways, and pursue the dignity of independence – then we want to speak to you.

Please submit your application by clicking Apply. Please find the job description attached and if you have any questions, please contact Zach Ooi, Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0429 088 113 or [email protected] for a confidential chat.

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