About the role

Sense OT Pty Ltd is seeking an awesome human who also happens to be a Paediatric Speech Pathologist to join our dedicated and experienced team in Chelsea Heights, Victoria. We are flexible in being able to offer a range of positions including; Independent Contractor, Part-Time and Full-Time based at our inviting paediatric clinic, where you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and their families, locally.

What you'll be doing

Providing comprehensive speech pathology assessments and interventions for children with a wide range of developmental needs.

Opportunities to provide Inclusive Education consultation and support Disability Inclusion Profile applications, recommending individualised adjustments with our partnering local schools.

Collaborating with families, educators, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualised therapy support plans.

Utilising evidence-based practices to support each child's development in a range of domains including AAC, receptive language and expressive language, social/pragmatic communication skills and play

This role may include facilitating small group therapy programs and offering inclusive education consultancy within schools for our share-clients.

Maintaining detailed client records and contributing to the continuous improvement of our paediatric therapy services.

Joining our multidisciplinary team meetings to share knowledge, grow your skills and discuss unique cases.

Engaging in internal and external clinical supervision

What we're looking for

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Speech Pathology

Speech Pathology Australia membership

Working with children check (WWCC)

Clear professional work history with no restrictions to work in your profession

Experience working with children

Strong clinical skills in assessment, goal-setting, and evidence-based interventions

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with families and multidisciplinary teams

Passion for making a positive difference in the lives of children and their families

Current Australian Drivers License and own reliable vehicle

What we offer

Supportive and collaborative team environment with opportunities for mentorship and growth

Competitive salary package, including professional development opportunities

Access to our wide range of resources (toys, equipment, assessments) to help you deliver high-quality paediatric therapy services

Flexible work arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Hybrid roles available and will be discussed with each applicant

Ongoing training and professional development to stay at the forefront of paediatric care

Sense OT is a based in Chelsea Heights VIC 3192 and we have two vibrant and welcoming sensory-motor gyms, two staff offices, a meeting room, shared-kitchen, multiple therapy rooms and our Dietitian clinic. We provide person-centred and goal-focused therapies across the South-East suburbs of Melbourne. Our mission is to empower children and their families to work with their child's strengths to develop functional and meaningful life skills. We strive to form safe trusting relationships, and we believe children learn best when they are regulated and engaged through play. We embrace neurodiversity and we enjoy celebrating each progression and development, no matter how big or small, for each and every child that we are grateful to join their journeys. We thoroughly enjoy the balance between offering both clinic and community-based services, and we welcome collaboration with our client's family, therapy, and education support teams where possible.

Apply now to join our small yet dynamic team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of children with diverse needs. We would love to meet you!