Description of the job
NEW Generous Attraction and Retention bonus (up to $30,000 after 24 months)
Up to $7,000 for relocation assistance
6 weeks annual leave
The H2HK service aims to reduce the impact of mental health and behavioural issues for Aboriginal children in Alice Springs and remote Central Australian communities through early assessment, treatment and management. The team works in partnership with medical specialists from Alice Springs Hospital as well as allied health professionals from Congress and government community health services.
What’s in it for you?
NEW Generous Attraction and Retention bonus (up to $30,000 after 24 months)
Total Effective Package: $100,210 – $112,222 (p.a.)
6 weeks annual leave
A motivating and rewarding work environment
Opportunity to advance your career
Financial relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
Conduct client and family assessments and produce reports as required
Provide input and regular reviews of each child’s care plan, including maintaining electronic client records
Provide intensive support, including interventions to children, family and carers as required
Provide outreach and centre-based support work with the team to assist families in dealing with their child’s health and development in town and remote communities
Work in collaboration with other members of H2HK, GPs, other Congress services and external partners to achieve the best possible outcome for children.
Willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations when required.
Degree in Speech Pathology with eligibility for practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia, with a minimum of two years’ post grad experience
Knowledge and understanding of child development, mental health as well as neurodevelopmental disorders including FASD, ADGD, ASD and Global Development Disorders
Proven skills in the assessment and therapeutic intervention for a range of childhood disabilities including physical, cognitive and emotional development
Awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture, and history and knowledge of factors influencing the health and lives of Aboriginal children and families in Central Australia.
Want to find out more about this opportunity? Please call the Recruitment Team on 08 8982 1009 or email Write to the company