Central Australian Aboriginal Congress – Alice Springs NT
Join a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.
$124,156.50 to $131,215.50 per annum, pro-rata
Total Effective Package*
$152,974 to $161,023 pro-rata
$10k sign on bonus PLUS a further $10k paid at both 12 AND 24 months of service ($30k total over 24 months)
About the role
The Senior Speech Pathologist – NDIS Services provides culturally responsive, high-quality speech pathology services for Aboriginal people living with disability. Responsibilities include clinical leadership and mentoring, overseeing caseloads, leading quality improvement projects, and supporting the development of the NDIS Allied Health Service.
The role is primarily based in Mparntwe (Alice Springs); occasional remote travel may be a requirement of this position.
What we're looking for?
Someone to fit our team with the following requirements:
* Recognised as a Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist by Speech Pathology Australia.
* Demonstrated experience in a Speech Pathologist leadership role including the provision of clinical supervision and implementation of quality improvement activities.
* Proven skills in the assessment and therapeutic intervention for a range of disabilities including physical, cognitive and emotional development.
* Demonstrated experience working with a broad range of clients from varying socioeconomic backgrounds in manner that is child focussed, family centred and trauma-informed.
* Awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history; knowledge of factors influencing the health and lives of Aboriginal people in Central Australia.
* Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations.
* Current NT Driver Licence or equivalent.
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 and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
* Salary sacrifice for full-time, part-time and casual employees.
For more information on the position please contact
NDIS Allied Health Services Manager, Melanie Churchill on 0490 041 ***.
Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.
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