Work with us, in a career that matters

About the position

We’re on the lookout for Speech Pathologists to join our team! This is a great opportunity to join a passionate bunch of therapists within a supportive and fun culture. We’re a large, established organisation comfortable working within NDIS.

As a Speech Pathologist, you will be responsible for supporting our customers in achieving a lifestyle of their choice by providing a contemporary therapy service that maximises their independence and participation. Clinical experience with dysphagia and mealtime management, in addition to experience working with young and older adults, will also be valuable. 

Opportunities available in both permanent and fixed-term positions, with options for full-time or part-time work based in the Northern corridor.

In your role as Speech Pathologist, you will:

• Be supported by our New Starter Program and a strong supervision framework tailored to your needs
• Bounce ideas off your multi-disciplinary team with years of combined knowledge to collaborate and get the best solutions for our customers
• Have a gradual caseload build-up over time and tailored as much as possible around your area of interest
• Have a combination of Hub and community visits for variety in your day. Use our pool vehicles or claim for mileage for community visiting;
• Regular team ‘huddles’ to support with day to day operations and individualised 1:1 Check Ins with your line supervisor to discuss your career goals.
• We can offer career pathways across the lifespan, such as clinical speciality areas Early Childhood Intervention, Assistive Technology and Positive Behaviour Support;
• Learn and develop further with our discipline specific round table meetings, work shadowing, external professional developmental and internal Masterclass event

We have a few more perks too! Ability WA values your work/life balance including 3 wellness days per year and purchased leave, offering a variety of full and part time positions as well as flexible arrangements to suit you and your life. Plus you can also increase your take home pay by salary packaging up to a maximum of $18,550.

If you’re successful…

You will need to have the following requirements:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology;
• Current registration with Speech Pathology Australia;
• National Police Clearance no older than 6 months, current Driver’s License, NDIS Workers Orientation Module, NDIS Worker Screening check and COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate.

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.

Questions?

About the position, contact Sarah-Jane Brummage, Therapy Services Operation Manager on 0475 925 665

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

Applications close:  We're shortlisting immediately, so we’d love to see your application as soon as possible!

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.

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

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