Job Description

WHY OUR STAFF LOVE WORKING FOR EARLY CONNECTIONS:

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Not-for-Profit, paediatric focused position, build your career working with children and families!

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We are a fully Registered organisation. Let us worry about the organisational stuff while you focus on the SP role!

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Training and extensive supervision in role and generous PD.

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Gradual caseload and reasonable billable targets.

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Work with our team of experienced Speech Pathologists, offering face to face supervision & mentoring.

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- 5 WEEKS leave per year! Additional financial rewards and incentives through Employment Hero dollars!
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NEW Parental Leave Support Payment

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- Save tax through generous Salary Sacrificing, unique to Public Benevolent Institutions (PBI's) - (up to $15,899), Meal and Entertainment Card (up to $2,650) and Novated Leasing all available.
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Staff tell us they feel more supported in our team than they have with other employers - "the Team at EC feels like Family".

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Local Community Connector/Welcome Experience available to support you in settling into community (accommodation, partner's job support, childcare/school, leisure connections and more).

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- Up to $3,000 subsidised relocation/accommodation costs offered. Come and see what the Great Lakes and Manning regions have to offer!
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We are seeking a motivated Speech Pathologist to join our team!

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Part or Full Time Position / Speech Pathologist (experienced or New Grads welcome).

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Early Connections- Manning and Great Lakes (formerly Manning and Great Lakes Early Intervention) is seeking a highly motivated Speech Pathologist to join our expanding team. Our staff of 25 includes skilled EI Teachers, Therapists and Allied Health Assistants who will offer a supportive environment for our new staff member. Work as a Speech Pathologist within the "Team around the Child", family centred approach. The position is available either as a full or part time position and offers a family friendly, flexible workplace.

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Early Connections - Manning and Outstanding Lakes is the leading service provider within the region,



servicing children 0-12yrs with a diagnosed disability or significantly delayed development. We are a registeredNDIS Service Provider providing Therapy and Educational supports through this system.

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Why work for us:

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Work within a highly skilled team within Best Practice model of service in Early Childhood Intervention.

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Supervision (face to face) from experienced Speech Pathologists in 1:1 and team supervision.

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- PD allocation of up to $2,000 in first year and $1,000 annually thereafter (Pro-rata). PD courses may include HANEN, SOS Feeding, Paediatrics, Behaviour Supports etc. We support your interest areas.
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Full or Part time roles negotiable with potential for RDO's and flexible hours.

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- Salary packaging and financial incentives, including significantly above award rates, plus additional paid leave.
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- Access relocation costs where needed.
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Diverse range of clients with a variety of needs and diagnosis.

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Highly experienced team of Early Intervention Teachers, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists, Psychologist and Allied Health Assistants.

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Be a part of the Early Connections Alliance (from Forster to Coffs Harbour) and benefit from the knowledge and experience of a vast allied health and education team.

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- Staff are supported through access to wellbeing and psychology supports through our Employee Assistance Program.
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- Access Employment Hero program, including staff rewards and recognition program.
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We are an established NDIS provider and also offer supports throughout the community.

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The role:

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Provide assessments, interventions and therapy to children 0-12yrs with a diverse range of disabilities.

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Build a gradual caseload and enjoy achievable billable expectations and support.

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Service aimed at building the capacity of the child and family in natural, inclusive settings. Early Connections - MGL has extensive existing relationships within the community.

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Opportunity to work within a transdisciplinary model and to provide consultation to Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapist, Psychologists and Early Childhood Teachers and families. Opportunities for advancement.

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Work with and support Allied Health Assistants.

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Working between two sites (Taree and Tuncurry).

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Using state of the art technology including the Echidna CRM (client record management) system and IPads. Laptop provided with IT supports from a local IT company.

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The successful candidate will have:

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Speech Pathologist qualification (or pending completion) and registered with appropriate Board egSPA.

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Commitment to Best Practice in Early Childhood Intervention, inclusive practice, family centred approach to service delivery

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Have excellent communication and documentation skills using technology effectively

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Ability to work independently and within a team environment

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Experience preferred, however New Grads welcomed and supported under New Grad program.

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Ability to organise time and set priorities

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Sound understanding of child development.

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Travel needs supported by work vehicles, however some private travel in your own car is required, current driver's license and comprehensive car insuranceare a pre-requisite for the position. A current Working with Children Check, NDIS Workers Check and First Aid Certificate is also required.

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Part Time status will be negotiated on employment and may be dependent on applicants' level of experience. Position will be permanent following 3mth trial period.

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Location: Taree and Tuncurry

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Applications close:

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Wed 14th Oct 2026. Ongoing expressions of interest thereafter.

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For a confidential discussion call Sally Gibson on (02) 6552 7***.

📌 Speech Pathologist (Taree)
🏢 Early Connections
📍 Taree