Speech Pathologist - Carpentaria - Darwin

Description:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunity to be part of our remote clinical team and deliver services across remote NT communities
• This position offers a fantastic opportunity to progress your career

Why Carpentaria?
Carpentaria is a not-for-profit organisation providing disability and therapy services for children, adolescents and adults in the Northern Territory. They deliver innovative and flexible services to empower people to thrive and live a great life, and are committed to a philosophy that respects the rights of individuals to make informed choices about their lives.
What's in it for you?

• Carpentaria provide a positive work environment that encourages and promotes work/life balance, a sense of humour and having fun.
• Opportunity to progress your career in the disability field, with opportunities for ongoing clinical support, supervision, leadership and professional development.
• Salary packaging available (equivalent of up to $6,400 additional salary)
• 5 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading.
• $1,500 professional development allowance per year.
• Relocation assistance available for interstate candidates.

What's the role?

• Working in a culturally diverse environment, providing a contemporary, evidence-based speech pathology service, including assessment, treatment planning and evaluation.
• Working with clients and their representatives to identify individualised goals and preferences.
• Selecting, developing, and tailoring augmentative and alternative communication systems, programs, and resources for participants with communication needs.
• Leading and contributing to the development of individual and group programs within Carpentaria Therapy Service areas.

Is this the right role for you?

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and current Certification with Speech Pathology Australia
• Experience working with people with complex needs and challenging behaviours.
• Experience in implementing evidence-based frameworks and delivering holistic supports.
• An understanding of working within the NDIS environment.
• You will also need to hold (or have the ability to obtain) a current Ochre Card, Criminal History Check, NDIS Worker Screening Clearance, First Aid certificate, evidence of Australian work rights, and an NT Drivers Licence.

NT PHN/RWA NT may be able to offer relocation support and clinical educational financial assistance to health professionals who are relocating to the NT or moving within the NT to a greater remoteness area classification for the purposes of employment and further clinical education.
Want to find out more about this opportunity?
Please call the recruitment team on 08 8982 1009 or email recruitment@ntphn.org.au