NDIS Speech Pathologist

NDIS Speech Pathologist

About Us

The Institute for Urban Indigenous Health Ltd was established by its founding members to provide a coordinated/integrated approach to the planning, development and delivery of comprehensive primary health care services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations within the Southeast Qld Region.

The Disability Services unit provides a range of services to NDIS participants in SEQ. These services encompass Coordination of the NDIS plan, Allied therapies and advocacy support. The Disability Services unit fosters a holistic approach to participants of the IUIH network to improve access for local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to a comprehensive and effective range of extended Health services and clinical programs.

About the Role

IUIH is providing dedicated resources and programs designed to support families and children with developmental programs and dedicated speech pathology interventions as needed. The primary position objectives are to provide culturally appropriate adult and/or paediatric Speech Pathology services to participants of the NDIS, as directed to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community as a member of the multi-disciplinary health care team.

What does it look like to be an IUIH Disability Speech Pathologist?

- Opportunity to develop both Adult and Paediatric skills by maintaining a diverse caseload across the lifespan. This includes the opportunity to specialise in adult, paediatric or mixed caseloads.
- Work collaboratively within an interprofessional team of health care professionals including: Occupational Therapists, Physios, EPs, Paed Nurses, GPs, AHWs, Paediatricians, and more. As a collaborative team we work together to provide client-centred care.
- Work in a variety of settings such as primary health care clinics, kindergartens, and other community settings.
- Opportunities to contribute to continuing innovative health service development.
- Commitment to the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health.

What are the benefits of the position?

- Strong Cultural Investment and Integrity Framework setting the foundation for our ways of Doing, Seeing, Being, Knowing and Belonging.
- Contribute to the health and betterment of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
- Enjoy salary sacrifice benefits of up to $15,899 annually as well as Salary Packaging (Increases your take home pay).
- Up to $300 per fortnight in Motor Vehicle Allowances for employees travelling throughout the IUIH Network.
- Access to “Growing Our Own Opportunities” through in-house training and programs.
- A work/life balance that provides growth opportunities and career progression across the organisation.
- Professional development opportunities are made available and encouraged by the leadership team to build staff as practitioners and as people.
- Opportunities to attend community events such as NAIDOC, Rugby League Carnivals and more.
- Onsite Presto’s Café at our Windsor Office providing a range of hot and cold beverages and healthy breakfast and lunch options.
- Opportunity for a relocation allowance to interstate applicants.

Mandatory Requirements

- Current C Class Drivers Licence (QLD)
- Valid Disability Worker Screening Check (QLD Yellow Card) – Required prior to commencement
- Valid Working with Children Check (QLD Blue Card) – Required prior to commencement
- Current Criminal History Check - Willingness to obtain upon commencement
- Current First Aid & CPR Certificates – Willingness to obtain upon commencement
- Speech Pathology Australia membership
- Relevant degree in Speech Pathology

Desirable, but not mandatory:

- Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and/or communities
- Demonstrated experience working with clients with disabilities and/or participants under the NDIS.

What Can we Offer?

At IUIH we recognise that we operate in a diverse community and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans, refugees, and people with disability.

- At IUIH ‘Our Collectivity is Our Strength’.
- We are a diverse and inclusive workplace that invites applications from all people.
- Be part of Australia’s largest community controlled Aboriginal Health Service.
- Access to “Growing Our Own Opportunities” through in-house training and programs.
- Weekly Staff Wellness activities and all staff ‘Gather and Grow’ yarns and award ceremonies.
- Opportunities to attend community events such as NAIDOC, Rugby League Carnivals and more.
- Onsite Presto’s Café at our Windsor Office providing a range of hot and cold beverages and healthy breakfast and lunch options.

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