Speech Pathologist

Who Are We?

Ability Options provides employment and disability services to people who need assistance to achieve their aspirations and inclusion in the community. We operate services to support people with disabilities and those whose lives are changed as a result of accidents, unemployment and disadvantage.

We are committed to a workplace culture that recognises diversity, equity and human rights. We respect and value the contribution of people from all cultures, backgrounds and beliefs, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people and people with disability.

The Role

Salary: $76K - $100k base (based on experience) + super + salary packaging. 

Hours: Permanent Full-time, 38 hours per week

Location: Coffs Harbour, some travel may be required within the region 

We have an exciting opportunity for Speech Pathologist to work within a multidisciplinary team of experienced Occupational Therapists, Behaviour Support Practitioners and Allied Health Assistants. You will use your knowledge and experience to provide therapy support to a variety of people, and working across different environments, such as telehealth, at their homes, day programs, schools, workplaces and in the community. You will be working towards holistic functional goals as a Speech Pathologist, providing support for goals related to communication and mealtimes, while working closely with others in the team.

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and membership to Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).
• Minimum P2 NSW drivers licence.
• Satisfactory background checks including; Working with Children’s Check and NDIS worker check (or willingness to obtain).
• Proven experience working with those with complex needs.
• High level communication skills and knowledge including reports and progress notes to a professional standard.
• Ability to work with participants across the lifespan including early intervention, school aged children, young people and adults.
• Commitment to people and providing quality services.
• Knowledge of the Disability Service Standards.

Why Work for Us?

Joining Ability Options means joining a rapidly expanding not-for-profit organisation with opportunities for ongoing development and career progression.

• Not-for-profit salary packaging providing tax benefits on living expenses, increasing your take home pay and Paytime. 
• Work from home options available and RDOs to offer work life balance
• Career progression and development
• Diverse working culture
• Access to Fitness passport gym membership and other employee discounts
• EAP Counselling services to support you and your immediate family members
• Rewards and recognition programs including employee referral program
• Ability to purchase additional leave after 1 year of service
• Paid parental and partner leave after 1 year of service
• A rewarding career where you contribute to make a difference in the community and in people’s lives

Ability Options prides itself on being an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages and gender including those who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people with a disability.

Ability Options is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people. All successful applicants are subject to probity and pre-employment checks. Vaccination against infectious diseases is strongly encouraged.