• Employment Type: Fixed Term
• Employment Category: Full-time
• Remuneration: $ 96,350.67 - $ 125,874.40 per annum + super + benefits

About the Opportunity

The Speech Pathologist is responsible for promoting positive speech outcomes for children and their families/carer's through individual and group interventions. The Jiji Program is primarily based in schools providing teachers with training and techniques to assist learning, however can also occur in other family settings (E.g.: painting centres, camping and outdoor activities).

For further information, please visit http://www.puntukurnu.com.au/.

About You

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent tertiary qualifications and eligibility for full membership of Speech Pathology Australia;
• Meet the requirements of the Speech Pathology Australia Professional Self-Regulation Program;
• At least 3 years post graduate experience in Speech Pathology, demonstrating a sound professional competency in service delivery, management and coordination;
• Strong understanding and a commitment to the principles of Community Development;
• Understanding of the principles of the model of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services;
• A demonstrated understanding of the unique issues affecting and impacting on the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• An ability to work, reside and travel independently in a remote region;
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills along with an ability to adapt to changing needs;
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, as well as independently when required; and
• Demonstrated ability to uphold the principles of cultural safety including an ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Additionally, desirable criteria include:

• The person identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and is acknowledged as such by their community.

The position involves working with a multicultural organisation where the majority of staff, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

As per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) PAMS actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please note: In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require an unrestricted WA "C" Class Driver's Licence, and be required to submit a National Police Clearance (dated within 3 months) and Working With Children Check (where applicable) prior to appointment, in order to be eligible for the position.

All new employees must be fully vaccinated with an Approved COVID-19 Vaccine and provide Evidence of Vaccination by uploading your Digital Vaccination Certificate with your application. You will be provided with relevant information, including the compliance date during the recruitment process.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement. Acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with relevant visa.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary of $ 96,350.67 - $ 125,874.44 per annum plus superannuation. You'll also gain access to generous salary packaging options, which will greatly increase your take home pay. In addition, you will have access to a number of fantastic benefits including:

• Accommodation with Subsidised Utilities;
• Flexible working arrangements;
• 5 weeks' annual leave + 17.5% leave loading;
• Support to further invest in your career through additional training + study leave options;
• Employee Assistance Program; and
• Retention Initiatives in accordance with the PAMS Employee Remuneration Policy

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with remote Aboriginal communities and make a drastic impact to the health and well-being outcomes of these communities.

PAMS operates five sites, four of which are remote and managed by a team of clinicians and a range of ancillary workers. Although the successful candidates will have a substantive location (Newman) they must be prepared from time to time to work across any one of these sites should they be required.

PAMS operates in some of the most remote parts of Australia and staff are required to be proficient at driving a 4WD vehicle and willing to fly in light aircraft.

About the Organisation

With an administrative hub based in Newman, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, The Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS) provides holistic primary health care to the individuals and families within Newman and the remote communities of Jigalong, Parnngurr, Punmu and Kunawarritji.

PAMS has over 700 registered clients, with most being Martu. Services offered include health education and promotion programs and initiatives, as well as the monitoring and management of ongoing health issues such as diabetes, hypertension, ante-natal & post-natal care and child health

Shortlisting will commence immediately. Applications close Friday, 4 February 2021.

For further information including, please contact the Human Resources team on 08 9177 8307.