Speech Pathologist (Level 1 or 2)

• Competitive salary (professional level 2 or 3 dependant on level of experience)
• Salary packaging available
• Relocation assistance

Why Carpentaria?
Carpentaria provides Disability and Therapy Services for children, adolescents and adults, through Supported Independent Living, Short Term Accommodation, Pathways Program and Allied Health therapy programs (including Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Psychology) Carpentaria employs evidence-based practice, with research driving continual innovation and growth. Staff have access to comprehensive training and skill development as well as regular upskilling opportunities and ongoing specialist disability training.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary (professional level 2 or 3 dependant on level of experience)
• Salary packaging available
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible working hours
• Internal career opportunities
• Work satisfaction – Love what you do and why you do it!

What’s the role?
Duties include:

• Providing a contemporary, evidence-based service, including assessment, treatment planning and evaluation, for people presenting with a wide range of conditions and syndromes in a culturally diverse environment
• Working collaboratively with families/caregivers to assess, plan, implement and review targeted and meaningful developmental therapy
• Selecting, developing and tailoring augmentative and alternative communication systems, programs and resources for participants with communication needs based upon speech pathology assessments
• Maintaining internal and external stakeholder communication, and leading and contributing to the development of individual and group programs

Is this the right role for you?
Not limited to but before you apply, we need you to have:

• Undergraduate or post graduate qualification in Speech Pathology
• Current membership with Speech Pathology Australia (or eligible for membership)
• Minimum 2 years of clinical experience with a paediatric and/or adult caseload
• Demonstrated clinical competency and experience in conducting assessments and writing high quality individualised assessment and program reports
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a strong commitment to supporting client to achieve their goals
• Experience working with clients and families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
• Current Ochre Card, Criminal History Check, First Aid Certificate and NT Drivers Licence

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