Aboriginal Health in Aboriginal Hands

Deliver speech therapy services with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.

• $104,539 to $117,058 per annum
• Total effective Package $128,924 to $143,198 (p.a)*
• Maximum Term Contract
• FIFO options of employment available

NEW Generous Attraction and Retention bonus (up to $30,000 after 24 months)

$10,000 sign on bonus plus $10,000 paid at 12 months and $10,000 paid at 24 months of continuous service (conditions apply).

About the role

The Speech Pathologist is responsible for providing support to Aboriginal children aged 0-12 and their families to optimise their child’s mental health. The position works within a multidisciplinary team to support children with suspected or emerging mental illness or behavioural disorders including early assessment, therapy, management and family support to limit the severity and progression of mental health challenges.

The role will work in town and visit remote communities. This program will ensure all Aboriginal children aged 0-12 and their families in Central Australia have access to evidence informed assessment and therapeutic services within a continuous quality systems enhancement framework.

What we’re looking for:

• A Speech Pathologist with a Bachelor of Speech pathology or equivalent qualification who is eligible for membership of Speech Pathology Australia,
• A practitioner who can build strong, trusting relationships with clients and the community.
• If you bring exceptional clinical and communication skills, a proactive, adaptable attitude, a genuine respect for diverse client backgrounds, we’d like to hear from you.

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, job sharing, remote work, and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
• Salary sacrifice for full-time, part-time and casual

*Total effective package includes; base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading and salary packaging options.

 For more information on the position please contact

Farley Fraser, Senior Manager Head to Health Kids on 0490 044 405 or  [email protected] 

Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

Congress are not accepting Agency enquires regarding this role at this time

*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.

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