Speech Pathologist CYATS – Central Australian Aboriginal Congress – Alice Springs - The Winery at Manzanita

Description

Job Title: Speech Pathologist

We are seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist to join our team at Central Australian Aboriginal Congress.

About Us:

Congress is a comprehensive Aboriginal community-controlled health service, providing primary health care services to Aboriginal Australian persons in Alice Springs and various remote communities in Central Australia.

The Role:

• Conduct assessments, care planning, treatment, and review of children and their families.
• Undertake a clinical caseload involving assessment, diagnosis, and management of clients.
• Provide outreach support and work with the team to assist families in promoting their child's health and development.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team and liaise with other Congress and external services to coordinate client care and intervention programs.

Requirements:

• Degree in Speech Pathology with eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Relevant post-graduate experience in the delivery of evidence-based interventions for children and their families presenting with complex issues.
• Proven skills in the assessment and therapeutic intervention for a range of childhood disabilities including physical, cognitive, and emotional development.
• Awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture, history, and knowledge of factors influencing the health and lives of Aboriginal children and families in Central Australia.
• Knowledge of Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) items and ability to claim appropriately.
• Current NT Driver's License or ability to obtain one.

What We Offer:

• Base Salary: $97,987 – $109,746
• Total Effective Package: $119,961 – $133,192 (p.a.)
• Full-time, 1 year Maximum Term Contract in Alice Springs
• A motivating and rewarding work environment
• Opportunity to advance your career and access to CPD Grants
• Financial relocation assistance for eligible candidates (up to $7,000)

Contact Us:

Please contact Ashleigh McDonald on 08 8982 1056