We're Hiring!
Speech Pathologist
- Remote, TAS, Australia
- Full time
About Us
As a not-for-profit organisation, everything we do is driven by our commitment to supporting older Australians with dignity, compassion and genuine connection.
We’re a growing, values-led organisation with a strong focus on our residents, their families and our team. When you join Respect, you become part of a supportive community that thrives on collaboration, trust and the shared belief that everyone deserves to feel valued.
If you’re looking for an organisation that invests in its people, celebrates purpose, and offers meaningful career pathways, you’ll feel right at home with us.
Why You Will Love Working With Us
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A workplace culture that celebrates people, progress, and purpose
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Meaningful work where you see the impact you make every day
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Opportunities to grow your career
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Save tax by salary packing up to $15,900 of living expenses and a further $2650 for meals out, and holiday accommodation!
About the Role
This role plays a critical part in improving resident safety, dignity and quality of life, while supporting clinical risk management, staff education and quality improvement aligned with the Aged Care Quality Standards.
Reporting to the Head of Residential Aged Care, you will deliver expert speech pathology services with an emphasis on dysphagia management, IDDSI implementation, informed decision making and dignity of risk. The role includes both clinical practice and education delivery, primarily via telehealth, with targeted on-site support where risk or operational needs require.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess and manage swallowing, communication and voice needs, with a primary focus on dysphagia
- Develop, implement and review individualised mealtime management plans aligned with IDDSI
- Provide expert advice on choking risk, aspiration risk and complex dysphagia management
- Support informed choice and dignity of risk decision making with residents, families and staff
- Design and deliver education programs to improve staff capability and safe mealtime practices
- Contribute to incident reviews, clinical governance, audits and quality improvement activities
About You
Essential:
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Recognised tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
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Current membership with Speech Pathology Australia
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Minimum 3 years’ experience working with adults with dysphagia and communication disorders
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Strong knowledge of IDDSI, dysphagia management and mealtime risk in aged care
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Understanding of the Aged Care Quality Standards and clinical governance requirements
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Excellent communication skills, including discussing clinical risk and management options
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Ability to deliver education via telehealth
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Current National Police Check (or ability to obtain)
Desirable:
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Experience in residential aged care
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Experience in education delivery, quality improvement or accreditation processes
Perks & Benefits
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As a not-for-profit you can reduce your tax by salary packaging up to $15,900 per year for living expenses, bills, rent, mortgage and groceries. Take advantage of a further $2,650 to pay for meals out or holiday accommodation
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Training and development pathways
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Supportive leaders who are onsite
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A friendly, down-to-earth workplace
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Opportunity to build a long-term career in aged care
Ready to Apply?
If you’re passionate about caring for others and want to be part of a team that genuinely values you, we would love to hear from you.
Please note that selection processes will commence immediately, any late applications may result in exclusion from the process.
To be considered please apply now!
