Early Childhood Support / Speech Pathology Practitioner

Join a growing early childhood team delivering evidence-based supports for children with developmental needs

About the Role:

ORS Group is expanding its dynamic NDIS services for children aged 0-8, and we are looking for a passionate and dedicated Speech Pathologist to join our growing team. In this dual role, you will deliver high-quality speech pathology services and also take on the Key Worker model to provide multidisciplinary support for children with diverse developmental needs. Working in a collaborative, family-centered environment, you'll support children's communication, swallowing, and developmental goals while empowering families to enhance their child's progress and co-ordinate therapy from multiple disciplines as needed throughout the process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Speech Pathology: Conduct communication and swallowing assessments, develop mealtime management plans, provide ongoing therapy and intervention, and assess Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) needs.
• Key Worker Support: Work closely with families to set individualized goals, providing evidence-based interventions in areas like communication, play, mobility, sensory processing, and emotional regulation.
• Empower and educate caregivers, building their capacity to support their child’s development.
• Coordinate care across disciplines and collaborate with other professionals to ensure holistic, multidisciplinary support for the child.
• Maintain a strengths-based and family-centered approach to therapy, ensuring active participation in family and community life.
• Providing consultative support to other Key Workers specific to your discipline/ background

What We Offer:

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible hours, the option to work remotely, suburban office locations with free parking, and clients located near your home or office for convenience.
• Professional Development: Access to extensive internal training, special interest groups, mentorship from experienced managers, and a comprehensive graduate program.
• Career Pathways: Opportunities for specialization in paediatrics, leadership roles, or other areas such as Positive Behaviour Support and more.
• Supportive Environment: Join a team of 50+ Speech Pathologists and work within a diverse and inclusive culture that values your input and career growth.

Role Requirements:

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology and SPA registration or eligibility.
• Passion for working with children and families, with significant experience in paediatric clinical services.
• A car and licence, plus a National Police Clearance, Working With Children Check, and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain).