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Form of workWe now have an opportunity for a ECS Speech Pathologist to join their friendly, multidisciplinary team in Kununurra, WA, on a full-time fixed term basis. This position will be working as part of the NDIS ECS program, reporting to the Early Childhood Supports Team leader you’ll be responsible to provide a culturally appropriate and holistic speech pathology service to support the care and education needs of Aboriginal children and their families in the Kimberley region. The Speech Pathologist will assess children’s language and speech needs, build strong communication and language skills and provide practical guidance and supports for parents that can be implemented in the home. The Speech pathologist will form part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver high quality early intervention services to the local Aboriginal community. The main purpose of this position is to provide accurate assessment, intervention and therapy to patients aged 0-7 with any perceived developmental issues.
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Assessing and treating children 0-6y ears who have speech, language, fluency and literacy difficulties
- Provide culturally responsive assessment and intervention for families/children and adults
- Liaise with local kindergartens and schools, WACHS and Education WA regarding the services available
- Working with the framework of a family and client centred practice, in our ACCHO, at family homes or in the community
- The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia. You'll also require demonstrated competency in the assessment and management of children with communication difficulties.
Ideally, you would have lived and/or worked as a Speech Pathologist in Aboriginal Health and have two or more years' clinical experience (required), with a commitment to the principals of an Aboriginal community controlled health service and the ability to work both autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team. A high level of integrity and a dedication to maintaining patient confidentiality will ensure you flourish in this position.
Due to the nature of this role a current manual driver’s licence with the capacity to drive a 4WD is required. Additionally, you will need to be able to travel by light aircraft.
About the practice
We are a well-established regional Aboriginal community controlled health service, founded in 1986, which provides centralised advocacy and resource support for 6 independent member services, as well as providing direct clinical services in a further 6 remote Aboriginal communities across the region.
We have successfully delivered high-quality, accessible comprehensive primary health care services over its 22 years of operation and has provided innovation and national leadership in areas such as health information management and evidence based best practice in primary health care.
Experience and qualifications required
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor or postgraduate degree in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia. You'll also require demonstrated competency in the assessment and management of children with communication difficulties.
What's on offer for the successful candidate
An attractive salary package including a base salary of $118,139 plus super and a further host of benefits, including: District allowance $3,569 p.a pro rata; Electricity allowance $1,440 p.a pro rata; Accommodation allowance $13,000 p.a. pro rata; Annual airfares subsidy to the value of $1,800 p.a. (after 12 months of service); and 5 weeks annual leave p.a.;
