Speech Pathologists / Senior Speech Pathologists - Alice Springs

Speech Pathologists / Senior Speech Pathologists - Alice Springs

Posted : 21 / 02 /

Closing Date : 21 / 03 /

Job Type : Full-time (ongoing)

Location : Alice Springs

Job Category : Therapy Services

Job Description

About us: Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organisation providing disability and therapy services for children, adolescents, and adults in the Northern Territory.

We deliver innovative and flexible services to empower people to thrive and live a great life, and we are committed to a philosophy that respects the rights of individuals to make informed choices about their lives.

About the role: Carpentaria has exciting opportunities for Speech Pathologists and Senior Speech Pathologists to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team based in Alice Springs.

In these roles, you will work collaboratively with clients and stakeholders to deliver person-centred services to enhance participation and independence, empowering people with a disability to live a full life and achieve their goals.

As members of the Alice Springs Allied Health team, you will be part of our remote clinical team and deliver speech pathology services across remote communities in the Top End and Central Australia.

Responsibilities include:

1. Working in a culturally diverse environment, providing a contemporary, evidence-based speech pathology service, including assessment, treatment planning, and evaluation, for people presenting with a wide range of conditions and syndromes.
2. Working collaboratively with families/caregivers to assess, plan, implement, and review targeted and meaningful developmental therapy.
3. Selecting, developing, and tailoring augmentative and alternative communication systems, programs, and resources for participants with communication needs.
4. Leading and contributing to the development of individual and group programs within Carpentaria Therapy Service areas.
5. Senior Speech Pathologists - Balancing a clinical caseload and leading the daily operational needs of the Speech Pathology team along with supporting and mentoring Speech Pathology team members and students to achieve clinical competency and outcomes-based service delivery.

About you: These positions are open to candidates seeking either full-time or part-time employment. We are looking for individuals with experience in the delivery of speech pathology services within a disability sector context, with the ability to develop individualised strategies and clinical management plans that are responsive to the person's needs and in line with their goals.

You will have a positive attitude and be adaptive and flexible to the changing needs of clients, NDIS, and the organisation. Throughout your work, you will build on strengths, and where challenges arise, you will approach them collaboratively, in partnership with families, carers, teachers, and colleagues.

In addition, you will be able to demonstrate:

1. Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and current Certification with Speech Pathology Australia.
2. Demonstrated management and/or leadership experience (Senior Speech Pathologists).
3. Experience working with people with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
4. Well-developed interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
5. Experience in implementing evidence-based frameworks and delivering holistic supports.
6. An understanding of working within the NDIS environment.

You will also need to hold (or have the ability to obtain) a current Ochre Card, Criminal History Check, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, First Aid certificate, evidence of Australian work rights, and an NT Drivers Licence.

Why work with us? We provide a positive work environment that encourages and promotes work/life balance, a sense of humour, and having fun. In these roles, you will work with an awesome 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.

These rewarding roles also offer fantastic opportunities to progress your career in the disability field, with opportunities for ongoing clinical support, supervision, leadership, and professional development.

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

1. Salary packaging available (equivalent of up to $6, additional salary).
2. 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading.
3. $1, professional development allowance per year.
4. Relocation assistance available for interstate candidates up to 10K.
5. Comprehensive induction program and shadowing of all disciplines.
6. Latest technology including iPad, laptop, sit-stand dual screen workstation, and high quality therapy assessment resources.
7. Access to internal professional development mentoring and resources (including case meetings, team projects, specialist interest groups).
8. Support to access PHN Professional Development grants.
9. Opportunity to be part of our remote clinical team and deliver services across remote NT communities.
10. Access to employee discounts and wellness benefits.
11. Access to free confidential counselling and support via our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
12. Free on-site carparking.
13. Work satisfaction - love what you do and why you do it!

How to apply: The position descriptions can be viewed here:

To apply, please submit your resume and a one-page cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you think you will be a great fit for our team via the Seek apply button.

Please note that this position is open to candidates seeking either full-time or part-time employment.

We are committed to creating a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and fairness and is safe, inclusive, and collaborative.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all abilities, the LGBTQ+ community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.