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Civic Disability Services Limited provided pay rangeThis range is provided by Civic Disability Services Limited. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeA$95,000.00/yr - A$105,000.00/yrBase salary between $95,000 and $105,000 (commensurate with award classification)Hybrid Working ArrangementLoads of ''Little Extras''We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced individual to join Civic Disability Services in the position of Speech Pathologist.ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYBased in Mornington with the flexibility to work from Melbourne to Sorento, the Speech Pathologist will be responsible for providing services for our early childhood intervention partner, Biala Peninsula, supporting children with specific developmental needs, delays, or disabilities to achieve their therapeutic goals and build the capacity of parents and caregivers.Key responsibilitiesProvide high quality, evidence-based assessment, intervention, and support to children with disabilities and their families/carers.Set specific, functional and measurable goals and evaluate progress for each individual client.Provide intervention, training, support and consultation services that promote community inclusion of clients in other services and community organisations they may attend.Work collaboratively and respectfully with all staff, parents and other service providers in the provision of services.Manage a varied paediatric caseload alongside a multidisciplinary team and meet client targets.Observe, record and assess children''s progress as required and provide written and verbal reports to parents and other professionals within nominated timelines.Support and mentor junior staff, therapy assistants and students.ABOUT YOUYou are a Speech Pathologist who is energetic, proactive and passionate about the work that you do. You pride yourself on your ability to achieve warm, friendly relationships with children and their families, one that is supportive of and responsive to the physical, social and emotional needs of each child.QualificationsPrevious experience working in a paediatric NDIS service provision setting (desirable).Bachelor''s degree or higher in Speech Pathology.Certified practising member of Speech Pathology Australia.5+ years'' experience working in a similar role.Sound knowledge of discipline-specific interventions for working in a paediatric setting with children with disabilities and developmental concerns within the Early Childhood Approach.Understanding of the requirements of working in the NDIS setting and the capacity building Early Childhood Approach.Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.Ability to manage own time, deadline-driven with exceptional organisational and multi-tasking skills.LITTLE EXTRASNot-for-profit salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year + additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment) and car leasing options.4 additional days of paid leave.8 weeks paid maternity leave.Purchased annual leave.Discounted private health insurance.Fitness Passport.Professional development allowance and dedicated training days.Annual resource budget to refresh learning resources.Provision of equipment (mobile phone and laptop) and resources.Hybrid and flexible work arrangements.Regular clinical and peer supervision.Career growth opportunities through supervision of students, therapy assistants, new graduates coupled with a career pathway.Successful applicants are subject to ID, police, Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Screening Checks and must hold current Drivers Licence and First Aid Certification.#J-18808-Ljbffr