Windermere is a leading independent not-for profit organisation operating predominantly across South-East Victoria. Our unique range of services include; Family Health & Wellbeing, Childhood Development, Education & Support, Early Intervention & Therapy Services, NDIS Support Coordination and Plan Management, Homelessness Support, Counselling Services, assistance to support victims of trauma, assault and violent crimes and Bushfire Recovery Support Services.
We are currently accepting applications for our 2025 Allied Health Graduate Program commencing on 13 January 2025 and seeking a Graduate Speech Pathologist to join our team - there are just 5 Grad Roles in our highly desirable program, so keep reading and apply today!
The Graduate Program
As a Graduate Paediatric Speech Pathologist/Key Worker, you will play a pivotal role in providing support to children from 0-12. You will have the opportunity to consolidate your existing skills in speech therapy while incorporating training in other areas to provide a holistic approach to interventions and effectively support families and their child to achieve their goals.
Windermere offers a two-year Graduate Program, which includes:
Why work at Windermere?
We are committed to outcome-focused care for children, families and individuals and to making a positive difference in the community. As well as tailored support services for individuals and families, Windermere provides a varied scope of services to support disadvantaged and vulnerable people. Windermere offers a culture of flexibility, support and wellbeing.
Staff Benefits - this is where we stand out from the crowd! Windermere offers staff a wide range of unique benefits beyond the salary.
Windermere care about staff and strive for continuous improvement, which is why we regularly ask our staff and consumers about what we can do better. In our latest staff survey 95% of respondents said they are "happy to tell their family and friends they work at Windermere" and 95% agree "staff are welcome regardless of age, cultural background, race, religion, disability, gender identity or sexual orientation".
Now, let’s talk about this exciting opportunity!
As part of continued growth of our Early Intervention and Therapy Services (EITS) team, Windermere is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Graduate Paediatric Speech Pathologist/Key Worker to join a highly skilled and dedicated team of allied health professionals and early childhood education specialists to provide comprehensive support to children aged 0 to 12 with a range of complex disabilities and developmental delay. You can hear from our current graduates to learn more about the Graduate Program!
As Windermere is a not-for-profit organisation, employees are able to claim everyday living expenses up to $15,900 against their Pre-Tax Salary. See example below and note this depends on your individual circumstances:
Annual Salary Year 1 - $79,707 Without Salary Packaging or $84,970 With $15,900 of Salary Packaging
Annual Salary Year 2 - $82,748 Without Salary Packaging or $89,953 With $15,900 of Salary Packaging
Your main responsibilities will include:
Key Selection Criteria:
If this job excites you, then click the “Apply” button now to view the detailed Position Description, and please make sure to address Key Selection Criteria in your cover letter including your interest and experience working with children aged 0-12 years with developmental delay and disability.
If you require any specific access adjustments or support within the Windermere recruitment, interview or onboarding process please contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist via phone +613 8794 1311 or email opportunities@windermere.org.au
Windermere is committed to equity & equality for consumers and employees, this by building diverse and inclusive services and work environments, where all peoples from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, CALD, LGBTIQ+ Communities and those living with disability will know and feel accepted, affirmed, safe and celebrated. Windermere is delivering this through the continued development and implementation of our Welcoming and Inclusion Strategy as we seek to provide a diverse workforce at all levels.