Introduction Oh hey. We’ve been looking for you As a Speech Pathologist, do you know how in demand you are right now? You really have your pick of the jobs. And why not? You’ve worked hard to get qualified and master your craft. You have a big heart for helping people overcome barriers to confident communication – whatever that looks like for them. You’re basically a wizard, and workplaces will be fighting for access to your magic. We are looking for multiple Graduate/Early Career Speech Pathology newbies who are eager to align their careers to their areas of passion. What sets you apart will be your passion for making a difference with a focus on making therapy fun, engaging and meaningful for clients and families. Whether your heart lies in paediatrics, working with adults, or impacting lives across all ages, you can choose your own generalist or specialised caseload, so you have a more fulfilling and enjoyable work life, and a positive impact on the lives of your clients and their families. In this role, you'll get to do a range of exciting duties, including: Applying your practice to individual and group therapy in clinic, as well as schools and client homes. Providing tailored, culturally appropriate assessments and interventions for individuals with language, literacy, voice, and specific eating, drinking, or total communication needs. Developing individualised treatment and therapy plans to meet the diverse range of client needs. Delivering evidence-based services aligned with client goals, including NDIS plans and allocated service hours. Collaborating within a multidisciplinary team enabling you to link clients and their families with suitable resources, empowering them to achieve holistic outcomes. Why us? We could copy and paste a heap of fluffy, feel-good generic employment benefit stuff right here (or get ChatGPT to write it for us - don't tell the Comms team). But what we will tell you is, with us, you’ll learn from and work alongside some of Adelaide’s most highly qualified clinicians across our specialist team. You'll be part of one of the fastest-growing allied health services in the non-profit sector with your valuable input helping to shape the way best practice services are delivered. As part of Lutheran Care, you’ll have fun networking at our iconic All Staff Days, and enjoy a fun, supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that not only values your input and ideas but actively encourages them. You’ll join a multidisciplinary team of allied health and disability practitioners who are here to support you every step of the way, along with guidance from some of the sector's most experienced senior and executive team. Here's a list of awesome 'bullets' about why you should join our team: Flexible working arrangements to suit your life, including working from home, part-time work, compressed working weeks and flexible working hours by negotiation, to accommodate client needs. Administration and Marketing support - you'll have support for all that pesky paperwork or battle with Meta again “You're Amazing Day” – an extra paid leave day celebrating you Weekly clinical support and a collaborative and supportive Leadership Team. If you take out the "team" in teamwork, it’s just work, and nobody wants that? Employee Assistance Program and exclusive discounts on a range of products and services through our FLARE app. For the thriftier - 20% off at our higher-end Elcies Op Shops (The Parade, Semaphore & Tanunda). Internal and external training opportunities, conferences and professional development days. A generous $1,000 CPD allowance. A fancy laptop and smartphone. If the above hasn't got you firing up the CV, we've been around a while and have been a staunch South Aussie for more than fifty years. We've been changing lives and building communities here in SA since 1969, so your Nanna has likely heard of us, if not volunteered with us at some stage. These days, we’re also a modern, dynamic and inclusive place to work, where everyone’s experiences, differences and quirks are valued and celebrated, and where we know you’ll fit right in. By now you're thinking "this is so me" So, say goodbye to the Sunday Night scaries, and make a real impact, make your Nan proud, and make yourself a coffee, while you get ready to send us your application to make a real difference and join the Lutheran Care team. You'll need these too: Tertiary qualifications in speech pathology Membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) Strong communication skills that help you to work your best with diverse cultures and individual life experiences Excellent time management skills Shared Values with Lutheran Care: Social Justice, Inclusion, Compassion and Courage A strong drive to work autonomous and passionate about pursing your work/life goals Working with Children’s Check, National Police Clearance and NDIS Workers Screening Check First Aid Training Driver's Licence and vehicle (desirable) Applications must include a Cover Letter and a current Resume. For further information and instructions on how to apply, including a Job Description please visit our website at: https://www.lutherancare.org.au/vacancies/ Applications close 29 September 2024 Lutheran Care is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and those from culturally diverse communities. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.