Speech Pathologist - Clinical Lead

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress; Alice Springs; On-site; AUD 132,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

15 days professional development per

Six weeks annual leave

Generous salary packaging

Health services access for you and a

Relocation assistance

District allowance

Job summary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress is seeking a Speech Pathologist – Clinical Lead to support Aboriginal children aged 0–18 and their families. You will work in a multidisciplinary team, conducting assessments, delivering treatment and assisting access to the NDIS for children with developmental and learning disorders.

As the Clinical Lead, you will provide supervision to SP clinicians and students, promote culturally responsive practice, and collaborate with colleagues to deliver

Qualifications

• Full registration with Speech Pathology Australia and demonstrated senior supervision experience.
• Knowledge of child development and neurodevelopmental disorders (FASD, ASD, ADHD).
• Experience providing support to vulnerable families in a child-focused, trauma-informed way.
• Proven skills in assessment and therapeutic intervention for childhood disabilities.
• Awareness of Aboriginal culture and Central Australia life factors affecting children and families.
• Ability to foster collaborative relationships with Congress and external providers.
• Willingness and ability to travel to remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and therapeutic intervention for a range of childhood disabilities.
• Lead and supervise SP clinicians and students.
• Support families to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team across CYATS and Congress.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Neurodevelopmental disorders knowledge

Trauma-informed practice

Family-centred support

Clinical supervision experience

Collaborative teamwork

Willingness to travel to remote areas

Education

Full registration as Speech Pathologist (Speech Pathology Australia)

Job description

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

• Base Salary: $131,722 - $139,210 (p.a.)
• Total Effective Package: $160,268 - $168,731 (p.a.)*
• Full Time, Continuous Contract

About the role

The Speech Pathologist - Clinical Lead is responsible for providing support to Aboriginal children aged 0-18 and their families to optimise their child’s development. The position works within a multidisciplinary team providing seamless assessment, treatment and management, including 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.

The Speech Pathologist (SP) - Clinical Lead provides clinical leadership and training to SP clinicians, SP students completing supervised practice, and professional clinical advice to other CYATS clinicians and managers as required.

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

• Full registration as Speech Pathologist as recognised by Speech Pathology Australia with demonstrated experience in a senior SP role including the provision of clinical supervision to SP colleagues and SP students.

• Knowledge of child development, as well as neurodevelopmental disorders including FASD, ASD, ADHD and Global Development Disorders.

• Demonstrated experience and skills in providing support to vulnerable families with complex issues, that is child focussed, family centred and trauma informed.

• Proven skills in the assessment and therapeutic intervention for a range of childhood disabilities including physical, cognitive and emotional development.

• 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. Willingness for ongoing continuous learning and incorporation of Aboriginal values into clinical practice.

• Demonstrated ability to foster and maintain respectful and collaborative working relationships with colleagues within Congress and external providers.

• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations.

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.