Speech Pathologist

Agency Department of Health Work unit Allied Health Division

Job title Speech Pathologist Designation Professional 2

Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 01/02/2027 up to 12 months

Salary $95,697 - $114,104 Location Alice Springs

Position number 42236 RTF 358807 Closing 02/11/2026

Contact Officer Bridget Hoey, Senior Speech Pathologist on 08 08951 7855 or [email protected]

About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358807

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with

disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss

this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective
Deliver high quality, culturally appropriate and effective Speech Pathology services within NT Health.

Context statement
NT Health provides integrated allied health services in a variety of service settings including acute and sub-acute care, primary health care,

aged care and mental health. Currently seeking applicants in the following areas: assessment and management of complex dysphagia

(including instrumental swallow assessment) and acquired and cognitive communication disorders in adult and/or paediatric caseloads.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide timely, clinically and culturally appropriate Speech Pathology services under minimal supervision within a multidisciplinary

framework.

2. Provide feedback to senior staff and management on program and clinical issues.

3. Provide clinical/professional supervision and/or support to students and relevant staff.

4. Prioritise and manage a caseload within a dynamic and evolving work environment to ensure timelines and health outcomes are met.

5. Co-ordinate and/or contribute to continuous quality improvement and service development activities at a local or regional level to

ensure delivery of contemporary Speech Pathology services.

6. Contribute to the achievement of work unit goals and key performance indicators.

7. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in

order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.

8. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

Selection criteria
Essential

1. Relevant qualifications in Speech Pathology that meets membership eligibility requirements of Speech Pathology Australia.

2. Post graduate experience in providing contemporary high level clinical Speech Pathology services to patients and families/carers.

3. Demonstrated awareness and understanding of Aboriginal culture and proven experience in working effectively with patients and

families/carers of diverse cultural and social backgrounds.

4. Well-developed communication, interpersonal skills, negotiation and conflict management skills, with experience working in a team

environment to achieve positive health outcomes.

5. Demonstrated ability to provide clinical supervision of students and/or staff and a commitment to professional development.

6. Proven ability to implement and complete continuous quality improvement and service development activities.

7. Proven ability to efficiently and effectively manage a high-volume workload.

Desirable

1. Post-graduate qualifications or experience in clinical education, leadership / management or speciality practice area.

Further information
The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a criminal

history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This role carries specific

immunisation requirements. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B

(indirect contact with blood or body substances) - check with contact person.