Impactful Speech Pathologist — Empower NT Schools

Therapy Connect; Darwin; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recreational leave 6 weeks

Personal leave 3 weeks

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Professional development

Job summary

Therapy Connect is seeking Speech Pathologists to join our multidisciplinary teams across the Northern Territory, supporting schools, students, families and educators within a Multi-tiered System of Support. You will assess, consult, intervene and provide professional learning to improve speech, language and communication outcomes for children and young people.

Travel to remote schools may be required; four-wheel drive training is provided.

Qualifications

• A recognised qualification in Speech Pathology and SPA registration or eligibility.
• Experience supporting children and young people with speech, language and communication needs.
• Strong communication, consultation and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong facilitation and professional learning skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental assessments and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Support students experiencing speech, language and communication challenges that impact learning.
• Collaborate with teachers, school leaders, families and other allied health professionals.
• Facilitate professional learning to build educator capability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and service development initiatives.
• Support inclusive and evidence-based practices across educational settings.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Facilitation skills

Leadership / Coaching

Speech pathology registration

Education

Speech Pathology qualification

SPA registration or eligibility

Job description

Therapy Connect is seeking Speech Pathologists to join our multidisciplinary teams across the Northern Territory, supporting schools, students, families and educators within a Multi-tiered System of Support. You will assess, consult, intervene and provide professional learning to improve speech, language and communication outcomes for children and young people.

Travel to remote schools may be required; four-wheel drive training is provided.