Speech Pathologist - Head To Health Kids

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress; Alice Springs; Hybrid; AUD 135,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development 15 days/year

Six weeks annual leave

Relocation assistance

Health services for family

Job summary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress in Alice Springs is seeking a Speech Pathologist to support Aboriginal children aged 0-12 and families, within a multidisciplinary team, to optimise child mental health through early assessment, therapy and family support.

The role involves travel to remote communities, delivering evidence-informed services and contributing to a continuous quality systems enhancement framework with a focus on cultural safety.

Qualifications

• Degree in Speech Pathology with eligibility for practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Minimum of two years’ post graduate experience.
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations when required.
• Knowledge and understanding of child development, mental health as well as neurodevelopmental disorders including FASD, AD/HD, ASD and Global Development Disorders.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in providing clinical case management 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.
• Current NT Drivers Licence, or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Aboriginal children aged 0-12 and their families to optimise mental health.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to support early assessment, therapy, management and family support.
• Travel to remote communities to deliver evidence-informed assessment and therapeutic services.
• Contribute to a continuous quality systems enhancement framework.

Skills

Clinical case management

Child development knowledge

Assessment & therapy skills

Cultural awareness

Family engagement

Networking with communities

Education

Speech Pathology degree

Eligibility for practising membership

Two years post-grad experience

Job description

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

• Total Effective Package: $135,070 - $151,761 (p.a.)*
• Full Time, Continuous Contract

About the role

The Speech Pathologist is responsible for providing support to Aboriginal children aged 0-12 and their families to optimise their child’s mental health. The position works within a multidisciplinary team to support children with suspected or emerging mental illness or behavioural disorders including early assessment, therapy, management and family support to limit the severity and progression of mental health challenges.

The role will work in town and visit remote communities. This program will ensure all Aboriginal children aged 0-12 and their families in Central Australia have access to evidence informed assessment and therapeutic services within a continuous quality systems enhancement framework.

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

• Degree in Speech Pathology with eligibility for practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia, with a minimum of two years’ post grad experience.
• Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations when required.
• Knowledge and understanding of child development, mental health as well as neurodevelopmental disorders including FASD, ADGD, ASD and Global Development Disorders.
• Demonstrated experience and skills in providing clinical case management 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.
• Experience in developing and maintaining effective networks, alliances, and relationships with families, individuals, communities, and health sector organisations.
• Current NT Drivers Licence, or ability to obtain.

Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:

• Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of a bigger picture.
• 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).

For more information on the position please contact

Farley Aldridge, Senior Manager Head to Health Kids on 0490 044 405 or

*Total effective package includes; base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading and 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.

Speech Pathologist - Head to Health Kids Alice Springs, NT, AU