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Reference Number 30703
Position Title Speech Pathologist
Employment Type Maximum Term Full Time
Entity Metro South
Location Carina Allied Health
Enterprise agreement Allied Health and Community Service Stream - Professional Officer Level 3
Roles Available 1
Hours per fortnight 76
Position Summary

Imagine a job with meaning, one that resonates with your inner values.  Be rewarded for your effort with ongoing training & development and the opportunity to make a difference every day. Come do some good with us.

 

There are many reasons why you would want to work with Blue Care. Blue Care is one of Australia’s leading providers of residential aged and community care, and retirement living. Supporting people to remain as independent as possible is our passion. Our network of 260 centres across Queensland supports the care choices of older people, people with a disability and others in need.

 

We are not-for-profit; part of UnitingCare Queensland (UCQ) and founded on core values with an overwhelming sense of obligation to make a difference in our community. As a leader in health and community services, our strategic plan continues a commitment to person centred care and services that enable people to have the best lives possible, whatever their circumstances.

 

We are currently seeking an energetic, innovative and self-driven Speech Pathologist to join our team at our Carina Allied Health on a fixed term basis.

 

Blue Care Allied Health teams deliver expert therapy services for adults in their home as well as in residential care facilities. We offer a broad range of Allied Health Services such as Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Pathology, Social Work and Podiatry. As a Blue Care therapist you will provide high quality interventions and support programs to adults who may be aged or with a disability. This role allows you to work as part of an interdisciplinary team and receive clinical support and professional development opportunities.

 

You will need relevant tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology, registration with AHPRA and knowledge and skills in therapy practices required for working with clients who have a psychical disability or are aged. Your ability to work within a team and independently, effective interpersonal skills and ability to problem solve and prioritise will make you a great candidate.

 

We encourage our team to be creative and enjoy themselves while contributing to our success. Come join one of the most trusted community and residential care providers in Australia. On offer is a range of fantastic discounts and benefits, including flexible working hours and salary packaging options which allows you to pay for your general living expenses tax-free.

 

If the above is what you’re after, we’d love to hear from you.

 

Submitting your application is easy, click on the ‘apply’ button and follow the prompts.

 

Applications close 1 August 2018.

 

Agency applications will not be considered.

  

Our process includes undergoing a Federal Police check and some positions will require you to complete an online medical assessment. We pay for both of these and it’s an easy process. You also need full working rights for Australia.

 

Blue Care is committed to being an Elder and Child Safe, Elder and Child Friendly organisation by providing safe and nurturing services, preventing and immediately addressing abuse and neglect if it does occur.

 

Through our values, Blue Care is proud of our team diversity. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

Selection Criteria Essential: Do you have a driver's license and a roadworthy registered vehicle to travel to and from our clients homes?
Essential: Do you have a current First Aid Certificate?
Essential: Do you have tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology, certification from Speech Pathology Australia, and a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the field?
Essential: Do you have current Positive Notice from Disability Services. Employment is conditional upon presentation of a current Positive Notice, or a willingness to apply for and obtain the same?
Desirable: Do you have extensive knowledge, experience and skills in the application of current methodologies in the field of Speech and Language Pathology for individuals who have a disability and require complex communication assistance?
Contact Person Shaye Brown
Contact Number 0418239243
Alternate Contact Person Ann-Maree Pantoja
Alternate Contact Number 0439 438 973
Closing Date 01/08/2018
Position Description SP -Disability Doc.pdf
Application Guide click here to view