Clinical Specialist | Paediatric Speech Pathologist

• Work along side the Clinical Excellence team to support continuous improvement
• Assist in educating leading, coaching, and mentoring therapists to excel in their career
• Be supported by a professional leadership team helping you achieve your goals

The KEO Secret

At KEO, we know the best outcomes occur when we work together.  That’s why we blend diverse expertise in allied health – with a deep passion for the people we work with. We provide unrivalled clinical support and have a connected team and culture where everyone feels valued and motivated to come to work each day to make a real difference in the lives of the people we support.

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About the Opportunity:

The role of a Clinical Specialist- Paediatric Speech Pathologist is to assist the Clinical Excellence Lead with projects, service improvement, training/mentoring and clinical supervision, along with managing a small specialist paediatric clinical caseload. This will involve supporting children in the community, working towards their developmental goals and determining the best solutions to meet their needs.  This is an important role in supporting the development of our Paediatric Speech Pathology services at KEO. 

Your role as a Clinical Specialist | Speech Pathologist – Paediatrics

• Assist the Clinical Excellence Lead with service improvement, projects, training/mentoring and clinical supervision. 
• Develop and evaluate high-quality resources for team, participants and their supports
• Assist in monitoring the programs and their progress
• Participate in scheduled performance appraisals and undertake further training and skill development as identified for optimum ongoing performance in the role
• Deliver a broad range of evidence informed intervention strategies, standardised assessments, and parent training to support a child to reach their goals in a variety of settings  
• Engage with the peak bodies to ensure accreditation requirements are being met
• Support clinical educators and supervisors in their roles and activities
• Build the culture and engagement of our people through effective people leadership
• Develop relationships with clinicians in the community
• Develop, Implement, and evaluate high quality and comprehensive assessments in line with evidence-based practise.
• Attend and contribute to team huddles, discipline specific and multidisciplinary case conference
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to share knowledge and ideas
• Celebrate wins with your participants, families, and your colleagues and leadership team
• Attend opportunities for networking, learning and development

The Perks of Practicing at KEO:

• An industry-leading induction and professional development program
• Personalised career pathways and leadership programs
• Weekly multidisciplinary and discipline-specific case conferences
• Monthly KEO Care Days – Connect and collaborate whilst enjoying breakfast on us
• Social events such as Movie Nights, Golf Days or join the Cycling team
• 2 KEO Team building days a year
• 2 additional days off to focus on your health and wellbeing
• Flexibility to work from your home/office
• Full administrative support, so you can focus on what you do best – being a therapist!
• Full access to our extensive internal clinical education workshops
• Paid study leave and generous annual allowance to complete external study
• Paid parental leave for both primary and secondary carers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Refer a friend bonus of $1000, per person!
• Receive an iPhone, Surface Pro, car allowance or car leasing options provided
• Enjoy a competitive salary + yearly reviews

Available Positions in following Locations:

Carrum Downs | Nunawading

Skills and experience required:

• Bachelor of Speech Pathology (or equivalent/higher)
• Up to 5+ Years Experience as an Speech Pathologist and experience with paediatrics
• Registered with SPA
• National Police Check, Driver’s license, Victorian working with Children’s Check, NDIS Worker Screening Check
• A passion for making a difference, with great communication and time management skills

What sets KEO apart:

We put our people first, which drives every decision throughout the organisation. We have a fun and supportive culture, where people feel connected, empowered and love coming to work! We prioritise job satisfaction, flexibility, learning and career pathways, and are always striving to achieve excellence with our services.

Apply Now:

Fill out the form below with your relevant details and we will reach out to you OR For further information or a confidential discussion about this role please contact Stella on 0412 82 5555 or Email: careers@keocare.com.au

 At KEO, we welcome all people to join our team, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, living with disability, all gender identities, LGBTQIA+, people of any socioeconomic status, of any age, race, national origin or ethnicity. We believe each person’s uniqueness makes us even better at the work we do.