Graduate Speech Pathologist - CYATS
- Provide support to Aboriginal children and young people aged 0-18 and their families.
- Work within a multidisciplinary team to assess and manage developmental disorders.
- Collaborate with internal and external providers to access NDIS.
Allied Health - Alice Springs
Join an award-winning team delivering an innovative, community-led program with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service
- Base Salary: $99,859 - $105,397 (p.a.)
- Total Effective Package: $122,574 - $128,833 (p.a.)*
- Full Time, Maximum Term Contract until 17 August 2027
About the role
The Speech Pathologist is responsible for providing support to Aboriginal children and young people aged 0-18 and their families to optimise children’s development. The position works within a multidisciplinary team providing seamless assessment, treatment, management, and support to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) for children with a range of developmental and learning disorders including Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
To be considered for this position, you will need to meet the following essential requirements:
- Degree in Speech Pathology with eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
- Knowledge of child development and neurodevelopmental disorders, and student experience working with families that is child-focussed, family-centred and trauma-informed.
- 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.
- Ability to foster and maintain collaborative working partnerships with internal and external providers.
- Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations.
- Current drivers' licence.
Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;
- Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of a bigger picture.
- Competitive salaries.
- 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).
- District allowance.
For more information on the position please contact:
Tahlia Lee, Senior Manager Child and Youth Assessment & Therapeutic Services, on
M: 0492 430 731 | E: [email protected]
*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from 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
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