Graduate Speech Pathologist - Cyats

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Aboriginal Corporation; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging

Relocation assistance

Health benefits for immediate family

Job summary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress Aboriginal Corporation invites a Speech Pathologist to support Aboriginal children and families in Alice Springs. You will work in a multidisciplinary team to optimise development and facilitate access to NDIS for children with developmental and learning disorders.

The role requires a degree in Speech Pathology, eligibility for membership, knowledge of child development and the ability to travel to remote locations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech Pathology with eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Aboriginal children aged 0–18 and their families to optimise development.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to assess, treat, manage and support access to the NDIS for children with developmental and learning disorders.

Education

Degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Allied Health - Alice Springs

Join an award-winning team delivering an innovative, community-led program with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service

• Base Salary: $99,859 - $105,397 (p.a.)
• Total Effective Package: $122,574 - $128,833 (p.a.)*
• Full Time, Maximum Term Contract until 17 August 2027

About the role

The Speech Pathologist is responsible for providing support to Aboriginal children and young people aged 0-18 and their families to optimise children’s development. The position works within a multidisciplinary team providing seamless assessment, treatment, management, and support to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for children with a range of developmental and learning disorders including Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following essential requirements:

• Degree in Speech Pathology with eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Knowledge of child development and neurodevelopmental disorders, and student experience working with families that is child-focussed, family-centred and trauma-informed.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture, and history and knowledge of factors influencing the health and lives of Aboriginal children and families in Central Australia.
• Ability to foster and maintain collaborative working partnerships with internal and external providers.
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations.
• Current drivers' licence.

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of a bigger picture.
• Competitive salaries.
• Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
• Six weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
• Generous salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.
• Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost.
• Relocation assistance (where applicable).
• District allowance.

For more information on the position please contact:

Tahlia Lee, Senior Manager Child and Youth Assessment & Therapeutic Services, on
M: 0492 430 731 | E: [e-mail]

*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and value their diverse perspectives, experiences and contributions.

Being a culturally responsive organisation, Aboriginal applicants that meet all essential criteria will be given priority consideration

Advertised until a suitable applicant is found. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.