Full job description
Aboriginal Health in Aboriginal Hands
Deliver occupational therapy services with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation.
$102,472 to $114,757 per annum
Effective Salary
$126,047 to $13+,++3 per annum
Max-Term Contract to an end date of June 30 2026
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).
Base Salary: $102,472 - $114,757 (p.a.)
Total Effective Package: $126,048 - $13+,++4 (p.a.)
2x Full Time, 2 year Maximum-Term contract
FIFO options of employment available.
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.
The role is primarily based in Alice Springs; occasional remote travel may be a requirement of this position.
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, hybrid work models and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
Salary sacrifice for full-time, part-time and casual employees.
Total effective package includes; base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading and salary packaging options.
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For more information on the position please contact Senior Manager, Head to Health Kids, Farley Fraser,
[email protected], 04+0044405.
Don't meet all requirements, but think you'd be an asset to our team? Hit the Apply Now button so we can make that call.
Congress are not accepting Agency enquires regarding this role at this time
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and value their diverse perspectives, experiences and contributions
