Senior Speech Pathologist – Team Lead• Full time role based in Karratha – the boating and fishing capital of WA• Be part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary allied health team• Make real change for children and families in regional & remote communitiesThe Role:As a Senior Speech Pathologist/Team Lead, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality speech pathology services while leading and supervising a dynamic team of professionals.Continued learning is embedded in our culture, and you will be encouraged to continue professional development in your passion areas.Key Responsibilities: Lead and supervise an experienced and diverse team of Speech Pathologists and clinical support staff.Manage your own caseload by providing high quality speech pathology services to clients through individual therapy, group therapy, telehealth, home and school programs.Evaluate the effectiveness of the speech pathology service and programs.Initiate and participate in quality improvement to evaluate service delivery.Participate in multidisciplinary assessment and treatment programs.Participate in the development of policies and procedures, documentation and evaluation of speech pathology services.Contribute to the strategic planning, development and implementation of the speech pathology service.The successful candidate will have: Experience leading and growing a speech pathology service.Experience in managing a paediatric caseload, providing advanced level assessment and intervention to children with disabilities and/or developmental delays.Self-motivated and adaptable to the needs of each client, as well as the team.Passion for supporting and empowering families in regional WA.Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.Role Requirements: Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and current practicing registration with SPA.Completion of 100-point identification check.Current C Class Australian drivers' licence.Ability to obtain a WA Working with Children Check.Ability to obtain NDIS Worker Screening Check.What we offer: Flexible workplace arrangements – rostered days off/part time options.8 weeks Paid Parental Leave – after 12 months for the primary carer.Additional 1-week Northwest Leave after 12 months of service.Paid Professional Development Leave – up to 3 days paid leave (pro-rata) after probation.Rural Health West Scholarships available – on acceptance of applications and dependant on eligibility criteria.Up to $10,000 per annum.Loyalty Leave – 1-week additional leave (pro-rata) after 3 years' service.Incentive Bonus Scheme – Currently $300 bonus each quarter for achieving 100% of client service hours target.Realistic client service target hours – we invest in you!Structured clinical supervision – regular line management supervision, regular clinical supervision, peer supervision, multi/trans-disciplinary training workshops every 6 weeks.Weekly whole team meetings.Professional growth and development – possible Outreach opportunities, an environment of continuous and lifelong learning.Resources - use of work laptop, work mobile phone (during clinic hours) and vehicle (to attend appointments) or mileage reimbursement.Relocation assistance (claimable through Rural Health West).Access to quality Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free sessions with qualified psychologists to help improve mental health and overall wellbeing.Work in a multidisciplinary team (over 200 years of combined experience) to support the needs of children and their families.Career progression opportunities with a 'promote within' culture.'End of term' social events.About Us:We are the leading paediatric therapy service in the North West and have been thriving since 2017.Our proven success as a local regional allied health and mental health provider is based on our understanding of the unique challenges to providing quality services in remote WA.Our solutions-focused team of experienced clinicians are supported to adapt and collaborate creatively to support children with a variety of needs.It is our mission to give children in regional areas access to the high-quality services they need.Our core value is making real change for families and we do this through family-centred practice.Our model focuses on delivering multidisciplinary allied health services, utilising the latest evidence-based interventions.We are committed to supporting choice and control, and as a registered NDIS provider, our clinic in Karratha provides choice for both private clients and NDIS participants in the Pilbara and beyond. #J-18808-Ljbffr