Speech Pathologist
Core
Provide high-quality assessment, diagnosis, and therapy for communication difficulties and dysphagia across the lifespan, with a strong focus on paediatric services.
Role type
Speech Pathologist (clinical IC)
Builds
Clinical assessment and intervention services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Domain
Healthcare / Speech Pathology / Indigenous Health
Required skills
Speech pathology assessment, paediatric therapy, dysphagia screening, rehabilitation, early intervention, chronic condition management, outreach travel, multidisciplinary collaboration
Preferred skills
Cultural responsiveness to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, independent work capability
Technologies
Clinical record systems
Responsibilities
Deliver speech pathology assessment, diagnosis and therapy; Provide paediatric services in clinics, schools and community settings; Conduct dysphagia screening and generalist rehabilitation; Support early intervention and chronic condition management; Participate in outreach services, including remote travel; Collaborate with GPs, Aboriginal Health Workers and allied health staff; Deliver client, family and community education; Maintain accurate clinical records and contribute to service improvement