Careers
Join the team at Melbourne Child Development who have been respected for over 20 years for exceptional service to children and their families. Melbourne Child Development has been dedicated to building positive pathways for exciting futures for children and their families for over 20 years.
We currently have two openings available:
- Deputy Clinical Manager (Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist)
- Paediatric Speech Pathologist – (Including New Graduates)
Read the position descriptions below, or APPLY NOW
Deputy Clinical Manager (Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist)
Melbourne Child Development has followed families’ needs for over 20 years and grown from a Speech Pathology practice into a true multi-discipline team providing face to face and telehealth services.
We have been leaders in Allied Health practice in the ways we look after our staff and listen and respond to their ideas. Professional development is a high priority and we have an annual allowance for PD.
We are a preferred provider for our loyal network of paediatricians, other health professionals, teachers and parents.
Melbourne Child Development provides Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy and Psychology for children and their families from birth to young adulthood.
Job tasks and responsibilities
We are looking for an experienced Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist to work with our Clinical Manager and Management Team. The Deputy Clinical Manager has their own caseload with time allocated to mentor and supervise clinicians, attend management meetings and work on projects and contribute ideas to the running of the business.
The goal is to support clinicians to develop self – leadership in fulfilling their roles whilst taking care of themselves and facilitating the business processes to enable this to happen.
Skills and experience
The team at Melbourne Child Development is looking for a Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist with at least 5 years experience. Work in a paediatric private practice and/or management is an advantage.
We would like you to have good self-awareness and self -management skills, be in – tune with your work colleagues in order to support them, have a positive perspective and be open to learning.
Proof of relevant qualifications and profession specific memberships are required.
Job benefits and perks
The Deputy Clinical Manager has many opportunities to develop management and leadership skills through mentoring from experienced Directors and managers and on the job experience.
Even before changes to work because of Coronovirus, we combined work from home with work at our bright, freshly renovated practice rooms in Box Hill South which provide an outdoor deck and garden for flexible therapy spaces. Watch this video on our website to see our practice https://www.melbournechilddevelopment.com.au/covid-19-safety-procedures/
We are respectful of your work/life balance and our days are 7.6 hours . We share early starts with mid – morning starts so you can shop, exercise or sleep-in before you start work. Because we value our staff so much we have a generous parental leave program after two years of employment with Melbourne Child Development.
We would love to meet you to discuss this great opportunity. Send your application to Robyn Stephen at careers@melbournechilddevelopment.com.au
Speech Pathologist (Including New Graduates)
We have a position available for a passionate, paediatric Speech Pathologist part or full time. The Speech Pathologist will have excellent communication and time management skills and be driven to empower families and children to reach their goals. New Graduates are welcome to apply.
Join our multidisciplinary team of 17 covering Speech Pathology, Psychology, Naturopathy, Occupational Therapy and dedicated administrative team based at our bright and freshly renovated Practice rooms in the inner east. We work individually and in groups at our practice rooms and at schools.
We have a strong focus on supporting a work life balance for employees.
Our approaches include; DIR Flowtime, Hanen, PROMPT, Social Communication Intervention Program, Secret Agent Society, Social Thinking, Lidcombe.
We work with children and adolescents with; neurodevelopmental disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Language Disorder, Speech Sound Disorders, Stuttering, Language and Learning and Literacy Disorders and Feeding Difficulties.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity. We can’t wait to meet you. Send your application to Robyn Stephen at careers@melbournechilddevelopment.com.au
What we offer:
Leadership
- Innovative and clinical leadership from our Principal Robyn Stephen who has over 30 years of experience
- An environment of excellence with exciting client outcomes and referrer confidence
- An opportunity to grow your innovative ideas into practice
Mentoring and training
- Supervision and mentoring
- Opportunities to supervise students and mentor staff
- Team support and advice from experienced and talented clinicians
- Annual allowance for external Professional Development
- Regular in-house Professional Development
- Career path progression including future management roles
Administrative Support
- Collaborative goal of family-centred focus from all members of the team
Resources
- Investment in high quality and wide-ranging therapy resources and tests including a fully equipped sensory gym.
Remuneration
- Competitive remuneration with bonus scheme
Your Qualifications & Experience:
- Degree or Masters in Speech Pathology
- Speech Pathology Australia Membership
- Professional Indemnity Cover and Public Liability Insurance
- Fit2Work Police Check – not older than 3 months
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current Australian driver’s license or ability to remain mobile in response to client needs
- Right to work in Australia permanently without restrictions
Applications considered immediately.
Employment is under the Health Professionals & Support Services Award.
Please send your CV and Cover letter to Robyn Stephen at careers@melbournechilddevelopment.com.au