Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist – Remote Communities

Northern Territory PHN; Northern Territory; Presencial; AUD 108.000 - 119.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Melaleuca Therapies in the Northern Territory is seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist to provide high-quality, culturally responsive services for children and young people aged 0–18 years, with some adult casework. You will assess, intervene and consult, supporting speech, language, AAC and mealtime needs.

The role includes clinical supervision, mentoring and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and travel to remote communities by light plane and 4WD, with occasional overnight stays.

Formación

• Current Speech Pathology Australia membership/registration.
• Paediatric experience or strong interest in paediatrics.
• Excellent communication, clinical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a complex caseload.
• Culturally respectful and confident working with diverse communities.
• Current driver’s licence and willingness to travel.

Responsabilidades

• Provide assessment, intervention and consultancy
• Support speech, language, AAC and mealtime needs
• Provide clinical supervision and mentoring
• Prepare reports for families, schools, NDIS and other providers
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and local services
• Travel to remote communities by light plane and 4WD, including occasional overnight stays

Conocimientos

Paediatric focus

Communication skills

Clinical reasoning

Problem solving

Independence

Culturally respectful

Travel willingness

Descripción del empleo

Melaleuca Therapies in the Northern Territory is seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist to provide high-quality, culturally responsive services for children and young people aged 0–18 years, with some adult casework. You will assess, intervene and consult, supporting speech, language, AAC and mealtime needs.

The role includes clinical supervision, mentoring and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and travel to remote communities by light plane and 4WD, with occasional overnight stays.