About Us

Founded in 1992, ConnectAbility Australia has proudly provided a broad range of personalised supports and services for people with disabilities, throughout Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, Maitland, other Lower Hunter local government areas and on the Central Coast.

In 2023, ConnectAbility Australia acquired Early Links inclusion Support. An Early Intervention and Disability Inclusion Support Service offering Allied Health support for people of all ages with a disability in the Lower and Upper Hunter regions.

If you are looking to make a difference with your clients, work at the forefront of evidence-based practice, are seeking work-life balance and work with a supportive team, then look no further!  

The role

We are currently seeking Full Time Speech Pathologists to join our multi-discipline team. New graduates are encouraged to apply along with Part-time enquiries will be considered.  

What can we offer:

In addition to providing a competitive salary/rate, we are also able to provide long-term job security, career development and training opportunities as well as but not limited to the below list of employee benefits:

• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Salary Sacrifice options
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Access to Employee Assistance Program

Investing in You

• Professional support program for all staff
• NProfessional development allowance
• Peer mentoring sessions
• New graduate education and support program

About the role

At ConnectAbility, we pride ourselves on using evidence-based practice and stay up to date with latest developments. Here are supports that we offer our clients: 

• A collaborative approach to goal setting and therapy 
• Fostering a sense of inclusion and belonging in daily life
• Holistic and client centered view 
• Neurodiversity affirming supports

Key Responsibilities

• Provide quality family centred Speech Pathology assessment, intervention, and support to children with developmental delays or disabilities.
• Complete professional written documentation for intervention and support. 
• Provide timely consultancy support to collaborative team members, families, and other agencies.    
• Liaise with families, primary contact and other stakeholders regarding the child’s goals and how Speech Pathology intervention will work towards these goals.   
• Complete paperwork for funding bodies in a timely manner.  
• Collaboration with clients, families, group homes, client support networks, schools, and interdisciplinary disability related health teams working within the person-centred practice paradigm, considering the individual’s needs, abilities, preferences, choices, and aspirations.  
• Maintaining the highest standards of clinical care by participating in continuing education to updating skills and knowledge specific to expertise.   
• Maintain professional knowledge and procedures required by funding bodies – NDIS/Medicare.  
• Achieve billable targets.    

About You

We're seeking individuals who can work independently with regular support while also thriving in a team environment. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a professional work ethic, and a commitment to evidence-based practice. While we understand that time management and organizational skills will develop with experience and guidance, those who have already mastered and can demonstrate these abilities will have an advantage.

Essential Criteria: 

• Bachelor of Speech Pathology (or equivalent)  
• CPSP status with Speech Pathology Australia (provisional and full CPSP status are both accepted)  
• NDIS Worker Orientation module completion certificate   
• Eligibility for Speech Pathology Australia membership  
• Current Working with Children 
• NDIS worker screening check 
• Current NSW Drivers licence and reliable comprehensively insured car that can be used for home, centre and school visits 
• Current first aid certificate (including CPR)

How to Apply:

To apply for this exciting role, please submit your resume and cover letter as soon as possible. Applications assessed on a rolling basis. Applications must be submitted via Seek or our website to be considered.

We thank you for your application, however due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted will be contacted.