Speech Pathologist (Head to Health Kids) - Full Time Temporary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress; Australia; On-site; AUD 111,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development 15 days per y

Six weeks annual leave

Remote work options

Job summary

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress is seeking a Speech Pathologist to support Aboriginal children aged 0–12 and families, enhancing mental health outcomes through assessment, therapy, and family support. The role involves collaboration within a multidisciplinary team and visiting remote communities to ensure access to evidence-informed services.

Eligibility includes a Bachelor of Speech Pathology and membership eligibility with Speech Pathology Australia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent, eligible for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships with clients and community.
• Excellent clinical and communication skills with proactive, adaptable attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech pathology services to Aboriginal children aged 0–12 and their families.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to assess and manage mental health concerns.
• Engage with remote communities to deliver evidence-informed services.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Speech Pathology

Job description

Aboriginal Health in Aboriginal Hands

Deliver speech therapy services with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.

• $110,916 to $124,195 per annum
• Total effective Package $145,674 to $153,077 (p.a)*
• Full time temporary until 30/06/2027

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.

What we’re looking for:

• A Speech Pathologist with a Bachelor of Speech pathology or equivalent qualification who is eligible for membership of Speech Pathology Australia,
• A practitioner who can build strong, trusting relationships with clients and the community.
• If you bring exceptional clinical and communication skills, a proactive, adaptable attitude, a genuine respect for diverse client backgrounds, we’d like to hear from you.

What we offer:

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.
• Flexible conditions such as flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles, job sharing, remote work, and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
• Salary sacrifice for full-time, part-time and casual

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

For more information on the position please contact

Farley Fraser,Senior Manager Head to Health Kids on 0490 044 405 or [e-mail]

Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.

Being a culturally responsive organisation, Aboriginal applicants that meet all essential criteria will be given priority consideration

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Congress are not accepting Agency enquires regarding this role at this time