Description
NDSCare is a multidisciplinary community-based service supporting children and adults with developmental, communication and complex care needs across Western Sydney.
We are seeking a Speech Pathologist to join our growing team in a flexible community-based role. The position primarily involves supporting children with developmental and communication needs, with some adult participants requiring communication or swallowing support.
Our clinicians work collaboratively within a transdisciplinary model alongside nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, educators and Allied Health Assistants, allowing therapy programs to be supported across participants’ everyday environments.
This role is suited to a clinician who enjoys community-based practice and working closely with families, schools and multidisciplinary teams to support meaningful communication outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct speech and language assessments across paediatric and adult participants
- Deliver therapy targeting articulation, expressive and receptive language, social communication and functional communication skills
- Support participants using AAC and other communication strategies where appropriate
- Provide guidance and coaching to families, carers and support teams
- Develop therapy plans and collaborate with Allied Health Assistants who support program implementation between clinician sessions
- Prepare clear clinical reports including progress summaries and NDIS review documentation
- Participate in multidisciplinary discussions and case planning with other clinicians
This is a community-based position involving visits to homes, schools, childcare centres and other community settings.
The role offers a primarily paediatric caseload with some adult participants, providing a varied and meaningful scope of practice.
Why Join NDSCare
- Flexible employment arrangements (casual, part-time or full-time)
- Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment
- Opportunities to build skills in community-based practice
- A varied caseload supporting both children and adults
- Administrative support to assist with scheduling and coordination
New graduates and early-career clinicians are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
Job Requirements
- Bachelor or Master of Speech Pathology
- Eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia
- Current Working With Children Check
- NDIS Worker Screening Check (or willingness to obtain)
- Current Police Check
- Valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
- Ability to travel to homes, schools and community settings across Western Sydney
Desirable (but not essential)
- Experience working with paediatric participants
- Experience supporting individuals with developmental delay or disability
- Interest in community-based practice
- Experience or interest in AAC and functional communication supports
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
