Join Our Team

 

Buzz started in 2010 to help fill a huge need for speech pathology services in Canberra. Initially, Larissa Hollier started as a sole service provider. The waiting list grew quickly and soon help was needed to meet the demand for services. Fast forward twelve years and we have a wonderful clinic in North Canberra, a team of five clinicians and a receptionist. We provide families with a personalised, friendly and caring family-centered service.

We see a broad range of clients, including children with disabilities, developmental language delay, language impairment, articulation and phonological disorders, literacy difficulties, feeding difficulties, stuttering and difficulties with social skills. Our experienced and early career Clinician’s enjoy the wide range of clients. The variety sparks their clinical interests and they know they are supported in meeting the client’s needs.

As our team build’s we continue to provide quality care to our clients, which stems from supporting our clinicians every step of the way. What makes our team special is the wonderful people within it, ranging from those at the very beginning of their career to more established speech pathologists. We value enthusiasm, empathy, honesty and initiative.

Paediatric Speech Pathologist Wanted!

We need an enthusiastic, motivated Speech Pathologist to join our team!

We are offering flexible work hours – full time/part time.

We are currently a team of 5 Speech Pathologists and 1 Administration Support Staff. We are expanding our team of Clinicians to better meet the demand in our community for Speech Pathology services.

About the Position

Buzz provides assessment and intervention for children and their families from birth to young adults with communication difficulties including challenges with language, speech, swallowing, fluency and literacy.

We pride ourselves on offering exceptional best practice evidence-based speech pathology services with compassion and innovation for our clients to reach their potential in communication.

We believe in the person-centred approach in which the total health needs of the individual are addressed.

Buzz was established over 10 years ago and is highly regarded within the community and by our colleagues.

We believe our employees are our most valuable asset and we promote a healthy work environment, open communication, teamwork, honesty, and ethical behaviour, which allows us to feel valued and supported.

Qualifications

To be considered for this excellent opportunity you must have a Bachelor of Speech Pathology (or equivalent), be a member of Speech Pathology Australia (CPSP status) and have or be willing to obtain professional indemnity insurance.     

 Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with families and their community supports

  • Confidence, enthusiasm and a positive attitude

  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills

  • Commitment to quality best practice delivery of service

  • Commitment to Professional Development

 Join the Team

If you are interested, we would love to hear from you!

Please email larissa@buzzspeech.com.au and include your resume and a covering letter.

If you’d like to chat about the position, please give us a call on 0402 704 199.

 Why Choose Buzz?

  • Opportunity for working remotely via telehealth or Canberra based position.

  • You will be paid above the Health Professionals and Support Services Award.

  • Flexible working hours – schedule your work hours/days to fit in with family commitments.

  • We will provide regular and ongoing mentoring and support.

  • We have regular team meetings and internal professional development.

  • We can tailor your caseload to your interests.

  • $1,500 PA contributed towards professional development and 4 days paid leave for professional development.

  • We will provide opportunities for you to progress your clinical and management skills.

  • We will provide opportunities for you to develop your own projects and research.

  • We have wonderful administration support staff so you don’t need to worry about billings or bookings.

  • We have an extensive collection of resources for you to use.

  • Mixture of face to face and telehealth services.

  • Your work-life balance and mental health is respected and prioritised.

WHAT’S THE BUZZ ABOUT?

  • Commitment to Career Development

    When you first join the team, together we will develop a Career Development Plan. This will put us on a path to helping you achieve your goals. Your career development plan and regular appraisals are central to keeping your goals front of mind and ensuring we work together to progress your learning and career development.

    We provide structured supervision to suit your needs. If you are an experienced speech pathologist, you may like to have supervision sessions monthly or on an as-needs basis. If you are a new graduate, you may feel more supported with weekly or twice-weekly supervision meetings. We want our staff to feel confident in their clinical skills, so will provide the right amount of support for you.

    We look forward to being part of your journey. How can we help you?

  • Commitment to Evidence-Based Practice

    We are a group of lifetime learners. To ensure our clients receive high quality service, we need to be reading, discussing and applying our knowledge.

    We know that you will need different support at different stages of your career. We have a generous amount of support available and clinical guidance is just a question away!

    What do you want from your career in Speech Pathology?

  • Work Environment

    Are you ready for a change of scenery? We love being based in stunning Canberra. We are close to the snow, an easy drive to the coast or up to Sydney. There are endless options for bushwalks and places to enjoy nature. We also enjoy a surprising variety of restaurants, cafes, bars and events all year round.

  • Team Supports

    We will provide you with a structured on-boarding plan to ensure you are settling in and everything is going smoothly. We’ll have a three-month appraisal, regular check-ins and bi-annual appraisals to ensure you are happy and your career is heading in the direction you wish.

    We use an external HR provider to ensure that we looking after our team and meeting our responsibilities as an employer.

    We have a friendly, caring and stress-free vibe in our workplace. We are committed to supporting and valuing our team.

    Our willingness to work flexibility ensures we are committed to helping you balance work, family, friends and fun

  • Your Future Team Mates

    Your future team mates are friendly, caring and enthusiastic. We enjoy weekly connected work time, peer-to-peer mentoring, sharing experiences, supporting one another and celebrating each other’s successes.

    We look forward to welcoming you to our small, supportive team.

 

Get in touch.

If you are interested in working with us, we would love to hear from you!

Please complete the contact form below and include a brief outline of your experience and current role or study arrangements and why you are interested in working with Buzz!

If you’d like to chat about a position, you can also give us a call on 0402 704 199.