About UsAccess Health and Community, with a 150-year legacy of compassionate care, is on a mission to build healthier lives together. Our team of over 400 dedicated employees and 200 volunteers, serves across 18 locations. We are thrilled to announce our upcoming merger with Inspiro, a trusted partner in community health. Inspiro, with a skilled team of 100, is dedicated to providing accessible, inclusive, and high-quality care in the Yarra Ranges. This merger strengthens our commitment to delivering exceptional care and opens up new opportunities for our team and the communities we serve.About the roleWe are seeking highly motivated paediatric clinicians to join our rapidly growing Child & Family Services Team. The applicants will demonstrate a passion for working within a multi and transdisciplinary supportive team environment in the wonderful world of paediatrics. AccessHC has an excellent reputation for its highly experienced and dynamic teams of allied health professionals who deliver services to pre-school and school aged children and their families within the communities in the Eastern suburbs.We offer our team members a friendly work environment, weekly ongoing learning and development, and regular team meetings, and if you are a new graduate we encourage you to apply as we have opportunities available to help you develop your clinical skills within a supportive and caring team. Our Senior Speech Pathologists mentor and provide one on one supervision and frequent supervision using a buddy system and an abundance of professional opportunities that support a rich learning environment.What you will be doing The successful applicant/s will predominantly work with children who are funded under a mix of NDIS, and public state and other federal health funding.Operate a paediatric speech pathology service within multi and transdisciplinary teams to ensure the delivery of centre based and outreach services to all eligible clientsAssess, plan and provide interventions for a caseload of pre-school and school aged childrenInitiate, plan, implement and evaluate group therapy programs for children as appropriateParticipate in client care meetings and department meetings for the purposes of team care planning, case conferencing and client reviewIn collaboration with other AccessHC Child & Family service staff and management, review the content of individual & group programs and make service changes based on the outcome of these reviewsWhat you will bring Tertiary qualification in speech pathology and a passion for working with childrenDemonstrated knowledge of typical and atypical childhood development in order to understand the child’s developmental delay or disability.Demonstrated skills in speech pathology assessment and intervention, based on current evidenced-based practice to ensure positive outcomes for the child and family.Ability to work both independently and as part of a teamExperience in planning and delivering group therapy programsA passion to deliver an exceptional customer service engagement with all customersAccess Health and Community Culture and BenefitsAt AccessHC, we offer more than just a fulfilling career; we invest in our people and provide an environment where you can thrive in a culture of collaboration and support. Our team members share commitment and passion to make a positive impact and this ethos creates a range of benefits for our people from opportunities for personal and professional growth to a sense of purpose and belonging.Our culture promotes an environment of success and fulfilment. Join us and experience a career where you truly make a difference.The position encompasses an extensive range of benefits:Supportive and values-based culture and engaged workforceCulture of trust and empowerment for people to grow and thriveCommitment to a work-life balance with flexible working conditionsFocus on staff wellbeing and health - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Commitment to ongoing professional development and career growthPaid parental leave and opportunity to purchase additional leaveAnnual leave loadingGenerous salary packaging opportunities (up to $15,990 per annum + $2,650 meals/ entertainment expenses)Read more about our culture and benefits: https://accesshc.org.au/culture-and-benefitsApply NowPlease reach out to Louise Rehe, Senior Manager Child & Family Services, 0438072261 for further information and/or the opportunity to discuss this role.Please refer to the position description on our website for the key selection criteria information: https://accesshc.org.au/careers/Apply now so you don’t miss this opportunity. We will be assessing applications as they are submittedApplications close DATE: Tuesday 19th October 2024Access Health and Community (AccessHC) is a Child Safe Organisation that values inclusivity and diversity. We encourage applications from people with disabilities, those with lived experience of mental health and/or alcohol and other drugs (AOD) challenges, and those with diverse genders and sexualities. At AccessHC, our vision for reconciliation is an Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience equitable health and social outcomes. Our Reflect Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) will contribute to achieving reconciliation. We will seek an understanding of and acknowledging histories and injustices, support the active expression of culture, build strong, trusting relationships, and apply culturally appropriate practices within our work. We will work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to create a welcoming and safe place for everyone at our services. AccessHC acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which we work. We pay our respects to Wurundjeri Elders past, present, and future, and extend that respect to other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and we acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. As a vaccine positive organisation, we encourage COVID-19 vaccinations and require successful applicants to undergo a Working With Children Check, Police Check and potentially an International Check. Position Description AUDDoncaster3108