Work with us, in a career that matters

About the position

We’re on the lookout for a Clinical Lead Speech Pathologist who has a passion for Early Intervention and wants to be a part of our In-home Baby Intervention Service (IBIS). The Ability WA IBIS program is funded by Telethon and provides in-home Early Intervention services to infants (up to 24 months) who have been identified as being at risk of neurodevelopmental delay. IBIS is highly regarded for providing high quality, evidence-based services and support from an experienced team of therapists.

This is a Part Time (0.6FTE), 12 month contract position based in our newly built Murdoch hub. 

As a Clinical Lead, you will:

• You will have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of people living with disability by supporting them to achieve their goals.
• Be able to provide contemporary, evidence-based therapy services, underpinned by a strength-based, person/family-centred philosophy.
• Connect with other team members to support the customers you work with
• Play a critical role in helping the team to drive growth and performance, ensuring customer satisfaction.

Benefits

Our employees are deeply connected with our vision and work passionately to support our customers to achieve their goals. Along with a caring and values-drive culture, we have some great benefits:

• Non-profit organisation salary packaging benefits up to a maximum of $18,550
• 3 wellness days per year
• Leave loading, paid parental leave, return from parental leave bonuses and an employee assistance program
• Flexible working arrangements
• You will be supported by a Therapy Team Leader and other experienced Clinical Leads.  With a large and experienced team around you, peer mentoring, informal and formal professional development opportunities and a positive learning culture, you will be able to provide an excellent service to customers

About you

What we'll need to help kick-start your journey with us:

• Minimum 5 years experience in Speech Pathology including experience working with children under the age of 2
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Speech pathology and current SPA registration 
• Strong understanding of contemporary, disability-specific therapy supports, including assessments, interventions, reporting, and case management
• Outcomes-focused, with an evidence-based approach to service delivery and documentation that meets funding requirements.
• Effective team player, collaborating and contributing to business goals, while mentoring peers and sharing expertise.
• Current Working with Children Check, National Police Clearance no older than 6 months, Current Driver’s License, NDIS Workers Orientation Module, NDIS Worker Screening check, Current First Aid Certificate and COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate

At Ability WA, we care about finding the right people to join us hence encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of our selection requirements.

To Apply

If you like what we’re about and think you’ll be a good fit, we’d love to meet you!

Click apply to submit your application including a resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for this position.

Questions?

Feel free to contact:

About the position, Amanda French, IBIS Team Leader on 1300 106 106

About the application process, Guneet Kaur, Talent Acquisition Officer on (08) 9267 8434

Applications close: Friday 6th December. 

We are starting the shortlisting process right away, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. 

‘We reserve the right to extend or withdraw this advertisement prior to the closing date.’

Ability WA is committed to empowering all people to realise their abilities and thrive in their communities. We embrace the unique strengths of every person within our organisation and welcome people of all backgrounds, abilities, gender identities, ethnicities and cultures as we continue to grow our diverse workforce.

Ability WA focuses on sourcing high calibre candidates through direct recruitment campaigns. Please do not send unsolicited agency CVs or contact Ability WA staff regarding unsolicited CVs