Published: 05/12/2024 - Expires: 10/12/2024 | ID: BH-22525

Community Speech Pathologist - 6 months ++ - Alice Springs, NT

  • Salary Type: $88,204 to $105,445 + super + accommodation assistance

 

  • 30th September start date
  • Working with remote indigenous communities
  • $88,204 to $105,445 + super + accommodation assistance

Experienced Speech Pathologist required for a new community role in the heart of Australia.
 
The positions in the team are highly rewarding, well supported and also challenging. They provide services to clients in the surrounding towns and the remote Aboriginal communities in the Central Australian Barkly regions (approx. 500,000 sq kms).
 
You will visit the communities for up to a week at a time. You will travel by road or aircraft with at least one other team member.  All accommodation in remote communities is organised by the team. You will also be required to complete a 4WD course to travel (this is provided at no cost to you).
 
Clients are community based with a focus on older adults. On the team there is a sole Speech Pathologist, 2 x Physiotherapists, 2 x Occupational Therapists, 2 x Allied Health Assistants, 2 x AHA trainees and admin staff.
 
Many clients identify as Aboriginal and may speak an Indigenous language/s with English as a second, third or fourth language.
 

  • There is support to access training and information about working in a complex cross cultural environment. Initial accommodation available and assist with sourcing accommodation.
  • P2 award rates from $88,204 to $105,445 + super + accommodation assistance. Potential for locum rates and travel allowance TBC.
  • I’ve placed many locums in this location, the vibe is social and inclusive. Many candidates choose to extend or stay permanently.

The location is a great base for exploring the natural wonders of the Outback including: Uluru, Kata Tjuta, Kings Canyon, the West MacDonnell Ranges and the Larapinta Trail, the Simpson Desert and the gorgeous NT watering holes. It’s also a fascinating spot to explore Australia’s Aboriginal culture.

To apply for this role or to enquire about our other vacancies, please contact Rachael – Allied Health Division Lead at CC Medical on 0452 189 556 or email rachaeld@ccjobs.com.au
 
My contactable days are Monday – Friday. If you need to contact me over the weekend, please send an email.
 
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