Senior Speech Pathologist (urban and remote community caseload) - Alice Springs

Carpentaria; Newcastle; A distancia; AUD 118.000 - 152.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Salary packaging

Remote area salary packaging

5 weeks annual leave

Professional development allowance

Relocation assistance

Remote clinical team travel

Internal PD and mentoring

Descripción de la vacante

Carpentaria is seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist to deliver person-centred therapy to NDIS participants in Central Australia. Based in Alice Springs with regular travel to remote communities, you will support children, adolescents and adults across homes, schools, clinics and community settings.

You will join a passionate multidisciplinary Therapy Services team, backed by Carpentaria’s 50+ year history of not-for-profit disability and community services for Territorians.

Formación

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Speech Pathologist.
• Based in (or willing to relocate to) Alice Springs.
• Willing to travel regularly to remote communities in Central Australia.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver person-centred therapy to NDIS participants.
• Work across the lifespan in homes, schools, clinics and communities.
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary Therapy Services team.

Conocimientos

Speech Pathology

NDIS knowledge

Indigenous experience

Descripción del empleo

Senior Speech Pathologist (urban and remote community caseload) - Alice Springs

Take your skills where they’re needed most

We’re seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist to deliver person-centred therapy to NDIS participants in Central Australia. You’ll be based in Alice Springs, with the opportunity for regular travel to remote communities including Kintore and Papunya. In this role you’ll work across the lifespan, supporting children, adolescents and adults to reach their goals at home, school, in clinic, and across community settings. You’ll be part of a passionate multi-disciplinary Therapy Services team, backed by Carpentaria’s 50+ year history of providing not-for-profit disability, therapy and community services for Territorians.

The clinician we’re searching for

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Speech Pathologist
• Based in (or willing to relocate to) Alice Springs
• Willing to work across the stunning desert region of Central Australia (regular overnight travel via 4WD)
• Commitment to innovative, person-centred services that promote choice and control
• Knowledge of the NDIS (preferred)
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (preferred)

The benefits of working with us

We provide a positive work environment that encourages work/life balance, a sense of humour and having fun. In this role you will work with a passionate team who will encourage and inspire you to develop and progress your skills and career, whilst supporting Territorians with disabilities to live their best life.

We value our teams, and our employees enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Competitive salary of $117,625 - $152,357, dependent on qualifications and experience
• Salary packaging available (equivalent of up to $6,400 additional salary)
• Additional remote area salary packaging available (up to 50% of rent and utilities)
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
• $1,500 professional development allowance per year
• Opportunities for ongoing clinical support, supervision, leadership and professional development
• Relocation assistance to Alice Springs available for interstate candidates
• Unique opportunity to be part of our remote clinical team and deliver services across remote NT communities
• Paid travel and accommodation while in community
• Support for flexible work arrangements
• Access to internal professional development, mentoring and resources (including case meetings, team projects, specialist interest groups, and Carpentaria’s Paediatric Equipment Program)
• Access to cultural awareness training and 4WD training
• Support to access PHN Professional Development grants
• Access to employee discounts, wellness benefits and free confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Work satisfaction - love what you do and why you do it!

Ready to make an impact?

A comprehensive role profile is available here: bit.ly/carpentaria-clinician-pack
For further information, a full position description, or a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Jaimee Dutton, Director Allied Health Services via email *************@carpentaria.org.au or phone [phone] ***
We look forward to welcoming you to the team!