Senior Speech Pathologist

Description:

Role Highlights

• Contribute to positive change for people with disabilities
• Vibrant, committed and supportive team
• Work collaboratively and engage with stakeholders

Here at the Department of Human Services (DHS), we strive to deliver modern programs, services and policy that strengthen communities and enable South Australians to actively participate in community life. With people at the heart of what we do and a commitment to child safety, ageing well and supporting people with disability, we work to increase inclusion, independence and decision-making, and help our communities when it matters most.

About the Business

Disability Services provides valuable support to the South Australian community through supported independent living, Transition to Home, quality and clinical services, and the DHS Equipment Program. As one of the largest providers, we supervise and help with everyday tasks to support people living with disability to live as independently as possible. Our Transition to Home initiative facilitates the timely discharge of people with a disability from hospital into the community.

We also fund equipment and home modifications for South Australians who are otherwise unfunded for these services through Commonwealth options. Equipment and home modifications, as well as the delivery, repair, maintenance and replacement of items, is funded by the DHS Equipment Program.

Role Details

The Senior Speech Pathologist is a role within Quality and Clinical Services and is accountable to the Allied Health Manager for:
• Providing high quality speech pathology services, professional clinical supervision, advice and consultancy, and education around appropriate interventions and service development and practice, to clients, staff of Disability Services, management and stakeholders as required.
• Providing professional and clinical leadership in the planning, development and establishment of evidence-based, best practice within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Working collaboratively with clients, families, and carers to improve support provided to people in a way that is respectful of peoples’ human rights, puts the client at the centre of planning, and aims to improve quality of life for clients living with disability.
• Delivering services to clients of Disability Services for Older Australians (DSOA) and participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), in accordance with the goals outlined in their Plans, providing a service that’s aligns with the NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators provided by the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.

Special Conditions

National Police Check required.
Employment-related Screening Check required.
Some out of hours work may be required.
Some interstate and intrastate travel may be required.
Must hold a current Australian issued driver’s licence (equivalent to minimum class C).

Essential Qualifications

Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Speech Pathology Association of Australia.

Role Status: Ongoing

Salary Range: $104,180-$111,746 (AHP3)

Location: Woodville

Enquiries: Jenny Tran, 0487 343 622 Email: jenny.tran@sa.gov.au

Diversity and Inclusion

DHS is committed to making our services and workplaces safe and inclusive for all people and ensuring the full diversity of the communities we serve are represented in our workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and/or neurodivergence, young people, older people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you require assistance with this process, please contact us at dhsrecruitment@sa.gov.au and a member of the team will get back to you.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We also celebrate the many strengths and skills people with disability and/or neurodivergent people bring to our workplace and acknowledge our role in ensuring a supportive work environment for people with disability and/or neurodivergent people to thrive in.

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.