NDIS Speech Pathologist - Brisbane North, Queensland.
Employment Type:
- Permanent - Full-Time.
Why this Role?
- Provide impactful care to Indigenous NDIS participants.
- Work across SEQ with a supportive multidisciplinary team.
- Join this organisation, a leader in Indigenous health and wellbeing.
- Make an impact on lives of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Families
- Opportunity for professional development & career progression
- Work in a dynamic interprofessional primary health care team
- Opportunity to work across South-East Queensland with flexibility on location and caseload
- Strong Cultural Investment and Integrity Framework setting the foundation for our ways of Doing, Seeing, Being, Knowing and Belonging.
- Enjoy salary sacrifice benefits of up to $15,899 annually as well as Motor Vehicle Allowances for employees travelling throughout the organisation's network.
- Access to “Growing Our Own Opportunities” through in-house training and programs.
- A work/life balance that provides growth opportunities and career progression across the organisation.
- Professional development opportunities are made available and encouraged by the leadership team to build staff as practitioners and as people.
- Opportunities to attend community events such as NAIDOC, Rugby League Carnivals and more.
- Onsite Presto’s Café at the Windsor Office providing a range of hot and cold beverages and healthy breakfast and lunch options.
Practice Information:
This organisation was established by its founding members to provide a coordinated/integrated approach to the planning, development and delivery of comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations within the Southeast Qld Region. The Disability Services unit provides a range of services to NDIS participants in SEQ. These services encompass Coordination of the NDIS plan, Allied therapies and advocacy support. The Disability Services unit fosters a holistic approach to participants of the IUIH network to improve access for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to a comprehensive and effective range of extended Health services and clinical programs.
About the Role:
The organisation is providing dedicated resources and programs designed to support families and children with developmental programs and dedicated speech pathology interventions as needed. The primary position objectives are to provide culturally appropriate adult and/or paediatric Speech Pathology services to participants of the NDIS, as directed to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team. You will be given the opportunity to:
- Deliver culturally responsive speech therapy to NDIS participants.
- Collaborate with schools & families to empower Indigenous communities
- Develop both Adult and Paediatric skills by maintaining a diverse caseload across the lifespan. This includes the opportunity to specialise in adult, paediatric or mixed caseloads.
- Work collaboratively within an interprofessional team of health care professionals including: Occupational Therapists, Physios, EPs, Paed Nurses, GPs, AHWs, Paediatricians, and more. As a collaborative team we work together to provide client-centred care.
- Work in a variety of settings such as primary health care clinics, kindergartens, and other community settings.
- Contribute to continuing innovative health service development.
- Commit to the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health.
Position Requirements:
Mandatory:
- Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD)
- Valid Disability Worker Screening Check (QLD Yellow Card) – Required prior to commencement
- Valid Working with Children Check (QLD Blue Card) – Required prior to commencement
- Current Criminal History Check - Willingness to obtain upon commencement
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificates – Willingness to obtain upon commencement
- Speech Pathology Australia membership
- Relevant degree in Speech Pathology
Desirable, but not mandatory:
- Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and /or communities
- Demonstrated experience working with clients with disabilities and/or participants under the NDIS.
What’s on Offer?
The organisation recognises that they operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.
- At this organisation ‘Their Collectivity is their Strength’.
- They are a diverse and inclusive workplace that invites applications from all people.
- Be part of Australia’s largest community controlled Aboriginal Health Service.
- Weekly staff wellness activities and all staff ‘Gather and Grow’ yarns and award ceremonies.
After Hours Requirements:
No
Salary Information:
$81,503 - $106,855 + Super + Vehicle Allowance (Up to $300 per fortnight)
For more information on this position, please contact our team via hws@healthworkforce.com.au.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE – Midday Monday 6 October 2025. APPLY NOW!
Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.
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