Join our thriving team in a brand new clinic and support four clients per day to achieve their therapy goals. At ESA Deakin and Queanbeyan we provide Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Pathology and Physiotherapy services to support children and young people in the development of their play, communication, self-care, and learning skills. Our team are passionate and collaborative therapists who spend each day enriching the lives of our clients and their families.

We really value our team and guarantee a competitive salary plus flexibility and a range of amazing benefits to promote your skills, health and happiness: 

• A collaborative service model where you see four clients per day and have lots of time to spend on the extras that help them to achieve their therapy goals;
• Over 100 hrs of rostered annual CPD hours per year which includes monthly in-house training, daily team collaboration time, national and state clinical meetings, paid professional development leave and your own professional development allowance;
• Up to 12 weeks annual leave per year with our additional leave program;
• The opportunity to work in a national multi-disciplinary team and exchange ideas, collaborate on treatment plans and provide a holistic approach for our clients;
• Perkbox perks with reduced prices and benefits from groceries to movie tickets
• Flexible working hours to suit your life and family;
• Generous paid parental leave.

Plus - we have friendly and well-organised administration teams booking appointments, invoicing and managing NDIS changes, leaving you to get on with what is most important to you – supporting children and their families!

 The opportunity:

• Join a multi-disciplinary team providing therapy in a variety of locations with a diverse paediatric caseload – every day is something new and different;
• Work with four clients per day - have more time to spend with your clients and the freedom to follow up, communicate and collaborate on everything needed to achieve their goals;
• Provide evidence-based assessment and therapy including a variety assessments and therapy modalities, liaising with families, teachers, professionals and support staff;
• Meet our mascot Basil the Goat and see we really live our values where fun is at the heart of our clinic culture. Join us for lunches, awards nights, dress up competitions, conference days and if you have a question you can ‘Ask the Goat’

What do you need to join?

• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology and full, current SPA registration;
• Experience as a Speech Pathologist in a disability setting;
• We welcome applicants who are new grads, early career or have ambition in developing, coaching and mentoring other therapists and/or students;
• A desire to work in a multi-disciplinary environment with other allied health professionals such as Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists;
• Compliance – SPA Registration, Working with Children Check, National Police Check, NDIS workers screening check, First Aid Training
• Driver’s License & Vehicle for work.

More about ESA

Everyone at Early Start Australia shares a passion for working with children and their families to make a real difference to their everyday lives. You will be part of a close, connected team who like to have fun! If this sounds like the perfect first step in your career, we would love to hear from you so please click Apply Now or contact our team on 0467 616 618.

***Closing date is not applicable, candidates are encouraged to apply without delay***

Early Start Australia places a high priority on the principles of respect, equity and diversity. As an employer of choice, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

https://earlystartaustralia.com.au/