St Louis Care

Speech Therapist Part Time or Full Time, based in Marryatville, SA 5068

Posted: Nov 2, 2025

Job Description

About St. LouisSt Louis Care is a proud, family-owned organisation that has been delivering personalised, care to South Australians since 1946. Guided by our core values of Inclusion, respect, dignity, and choice, we are committed to empowering individuals to live life to the fullest through tailored, person-centred support.Our motto, "Trust our family to take care of you," reflects not only our dedication to the people we support but also to the team who makes it all possible. Our staff are our greatest asset, and we invest in their growth, wellbeing, and success. At St Louis Care, we foster a strong culture of care, where diversity is celebrated, professional development is encouraged, and every team member can thrive.St Louis Care is made up of four specialist service areas:St Louis Homes - NDIS-approved provider for younger onset dementiaSt Louis Home Care - Government-approved and private Support at home care providerSt Louis Nursing Home - Boutique residential aged careSt Louis Allied Health – Covering both Metro and Fly in Fly Out (FIFO) allied health services supporting South Australian communitiesRole: Speech Therapist - Integrated Care & FIFO Outreach - Part-Time or Full-TimeWe are seeking a versatile and passionate Speech Therapist to join our dynamic Allied Health team in a role that spans the full continuum of care – from paediatric NDIS participants to aged care residents, delivered across metropolitan Adelaide and remote South Australian communities via our innovative fly-in fly-out (FIFO) program. This is a rare opportunity to develop expertise across diverse populations while making healthcare accessible to underserved communities.To Be Successful In This RoleExperience or knowledge in the following area:Communication support, assess and treat speech, language, voice, and cognitive-communication disorders.Help maintain independence and quality of life through personalised therapy plansAssist Clients with cognitive-communication challenges due to dementia, brain injury, or neurological conditions.Develop safe swallowing strategies and mealtime plans tailored to each client.Evaluate swallowing function and diagnose dysphagia.Delivering comprehensive speech therapy services to clients across metropolitan Adelaide and remote South Australia, including Home Care Package recipients, NDIS participants (Paediatric and Adult) and supported independent living within our NDIS homes.Educate staff and carers on safe feeding techniques and dysphagia management.EssentialsNational Police Clearance (no older than 2 years)Must hold a Bachelor or Master of Speech Pathology and a member of the National Alliance of Self-Regulating Health Professions (NASRHP)NDIS Worker Screening Check and Working with Children CheckValid SA driver's licence and willingness to fly in small aircraft for outreachCurrent First Aid and CPR certificationBenefitsFlexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.Competitive salary + 11.5% super.Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing and mental health support.Exclusive discounts at selected local businesses through our community partnership program.A meaningful role that makes a real difference in people’s lives.Apply NowIf you are excited about this opportunity, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a one-page cover letter highlighting your experience and passions. Be sure to include two professional referees.We appreciate all applications; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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