We are looking for a Speech Pathologist to join our Durak team in NT!
You will have the opportunity to visit some of Australia’s most unique country, providing capacity building supports in Central Australian schools, bringing services to children and families in very remote communities, along with children in the greater Darwin area.
About the role:
Our team works collaboratively with families and believe in the enormous potential that lies within every child and young person. With the combination of focussed early childhood supports, a remote services team, and a family centred therapy model, the NT team is at the forefront of excellence in paediatric services.
You will be fully supported by a dedicated administration team, freeing your time for you to do what you do best.
What you’ll do:
- Provide culturally sensitive, evidence-informed therapy and capacity building supports for children and families
- Work within the multidisciplinary team of therapists and allied health assistants, to provide comprehensive supports for clients
- Provide a mix of capacity building, coaching, 1:1 and small group therapy supports, education, consultation and wrap around supports
- Services can be provided in our fantastic clinic space, or flexibly to suit the client’s needs
What’s in it for you?
- Generous salary package plus super depending on experience including our Rewards and Recognition program together with travel allowances
- Comprehensive supervision and mentoring to support your Career Development Plan – local and national training, professional and team specific collaboration, remote specific supervision AND an Annual Professional Development Allowance
- Career progression opportunities – we love to support and grow local talent, and our national footprint gives therapists the opportunity to reach higher and wider
- 3 days of annual professional development leave entitlement (on top of other leave entitlements)
- Structured supervision with ON-SITE, senior practitioners, along with access to industry leaders across our national network
- Flexible work arrangements – finish early on a Friday to catch the best camping spot by sunset!
- Paid parental leave
- Discounted health insurance
- Access to our Mental Health and Wellbeing Program
- Discounts and savings at retailers across Australia
What you need to join:
- An understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- An ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people
- Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology and SPA registration
- Exceptional communication skills that enable you to work in a culturally rich and diverse environment and collaborate in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Experience in working with children and/or in the disability sector and confidence in your role working closely with their families is highly valued
Click Apply Now! For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Ayesha on 0461 101 104
About us:
Early Start Australia is a national multidisciplinary allied health organisation committed to delivering evidence-based early childhood and therapy services to children and their families.
Everyone at Early Start Australia shares a passion for working with children and their families to make a real difference to their everyday lives. You will be part of a close, connected team who like to have fun!
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