Speech Language Pathologist | Paediatrics

About the role

Therapies for Kids is seeking a motivated and experienced Paediatric Speech Language Pathologist to join our transdisciplinary team in Lilyfield, NSW. Join our team of speech pathologists, occupational therapists and physiotherapists, where you will play a pivotal role, delivering high-quality services to children and their families.

Key responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive speech and language assessments to identify children's needs
• Developing and implementing individualised therapy plans to address speech, language, and communication difficulties
• Providing therapy sessions tailored to each child's unique needs and goals
• Collaborating with families, educators, and other healthcare professionals to ensure a coordinated approach to the child's care
• Maintaining detailed clinical records and providing progress updates to families and referring professionals
• Participating in team meetings and contributing to the ongoing development of the speech therapy program

About you

• A degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Minimum of one year experience working as a Speech Language Pathologist, preferably in a paediatric setting
• Strong clinical skills in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, and communication disorders in children
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with children and their families
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Full registration with Speech Pathology Australia is required
• Full Australian working rights required

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including regular Supervisions, in-house training (workshops, etc.) as well as supporting external courses
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Employee assistance program (EAP) and wellbeing initiatives

About us

Therapies for Kids is a leading provider of paediatric therapy services in Leichhardt and Lilyfield, NSW. Our mission is to empower children and their families to reach their full potential through evidence-based, family-centred care. We pride ourselves on our multidisciplinary approach, which allows us to deliver comprehensive and tailored support to the children and families we serve. It's the diversity of clients we see that makes us truly unique, including children with physical delays and developmental delays as well as typically developing children.