Speech Pathologist
Core
Assess, diagnose, and provide intervention for children and families experiencing communication, language, speech, and swallowing difficulties within a culturally safe, multidisciplinary environment.
Role type
Clinical Speech Pathologist (Pediatrics/Community Health)
Builds
Individualized therapy plans and functional communication outcomes for vulnerable community members
Domain
Healthcare / Speech Pathology / Aboriginal Community Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Clinical assessment, evidence-based intervention planning, therapeutic delivery, multidisciplinary collaboration, culturally safe practice, clinical documentation
Preferred skills
Experience with Aboriginal communities, ongoing professional learning, stakeholder education
Technologies
Speech Pathology assessment frameworks, clinical documentation systems
Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive assessments of speech, language, communication, and swallowing needs; Develop and implement individualised, evidence-based therapy plans; Provide therapeutic interventions to support communication development; Work collaboratively with families, carers, schools, and community stakeholders; Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and coordinated care planning; Maintain accurate clinical records and documentation.