Ears up! Tails wagging! An amazing opPAWtunity awaits you onboard The Speech Express!

This is an exciting opportunity for a fabulous speech pathology student to jump aboard our pack of professionals working as a therapy assistant!

About Us

The Speech Express is a paediatric private practice in Chirnside Park pioneering Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy by integrating animal assisted interventions.

We are proud to be one of the very first Speech Pathology clinics in Victoria to have therapy dogs integrated into our therapy services.

Be part of something very special as modern, evidence-based speech pathology meets a furry friend with a tail and anything becomes PAWsible.

About the Role/The Therapy Express Service in a Nutshell:

Due to overwhelming demand for speech pathology services, we have devised the Therapy Express Service to give our clients more opportunities to access intervention and speech pathology supports.

Work collaboratively with our team of speech pathologists and support clients, as you deliver a therapy plan devised by the treating speech pathologist at the client's home or educational setting.

Consolidate your learning and clinical skills with guidance and ongoing support from our speech pathologists and occupational therapists.

Enjoy flexible hours while you study where you arrange when you see the clients.

Potential opportunities to stay on as an early career speech pathologist and begin working alongside your own therapy dog!

You are paw-fect for our pack if you...

are creative, driven, flexible and have excellent communication skills;

like freedom in how you work and value a healthy work-life balance;

have a keen interest in animal assisted therapy;

want to be financially rewarded because you know you're worth it!

value getting hands on experience in the paediatric setting;

appreciate the importance of autonomy and personality and don't believe in following a cookie cutter approach – "one size does not fit all!"

Our Workplace Culture:

Regular supervision, professional development opportunities and social events;

Work in an environment that promotes individuality and creativity;

Neat casual - no need for formal business attire!

Commitment to work/life balance.

The boring (but oh so important) bits:

Essential requirements/documents

Currently undertaking a Speech Pathology degree `

Working with Children Check

Driver's License

Police Check

Professional indemnity insurance (or willingness to obtain)

Current First Aid Certificate (desirable)

So, are you ready to join our pack?

If your answer is YES, go on and wag that tail!

If you are keeno-supremo please shoot us your resume with a cover letter that introduces yourself to us, and feel free to include your favourite dog breed or dog joke - let's make job hunting a little more fun!

If you have any questions about the position, please don't hesitate to reach out for a chat over the phone. We look forward to hearing from you!

Contact

Katrina our Practice Manager via email [email protected] or call the clinic on 9753 2556.

Please check us out on Instagram via @the_speech_express_