Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service (WACHS) is an Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation that aims to empower Aboriginal people to take control of their individual, family, and community health and wellbeing needs through our clinical and community programs.

Our main services are in Wellington, Dubbo, Moree, Western Sydney, Penrith, Nepean, and Blue Mountains, and we provide outreach services to other towns and communities through our regional programs.

About The Role:

As a Speech Pathologist in our team, you will play a vital role in delivering culturally appropriate and client centered care. Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive support. Our approach is based on a system of care that respects and aligns with the cultural backgrounds and experiences of our community,ensuring they feel supported throughout their health journey.

Essential Criteria:

• High level of clinical skills in speech pathology, including assessment and intervention as well as the ability to manage a paediatric caseload.
• Ability to work unsupervised, manage and prioritise work and respond to complex situations in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal, communication skills (written and verbal) including the ability to communicate with Aboriginal people
• Awareness of and sensitivity to Aboriginal culture and history, and current issues affecting lives of Aboriginal people
• A minimum of Level 1 with 2 years experience or Level 2 experience, up to a maximum of Level 3 Year 2 experience in line with the Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services Award.

Desirable Criteria:

• Demonstrated experience in conducting quality activities
• Ability to establish working partnerships with government and non-government organisations and community members
• Understanding of childhood trauma and its impact on development

Mandatory compliance requirements of the position:

• Driver’s License
• National Criminal Record Check
• Working With Children Check
• Immunisation Record; Including evidence of Health Worker Vaccinations (DTP, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, Annual Influenza) & evidence of COVID vaccination
• Recognised degree in Speech Pathology and eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia

Benefits:

• A competitive salary
• Generous not-for-profit salary packaging
• Becoming an integral part of an enthusiastic and diligent NFP Organisation

For any inquiries, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]