Speech Therapist/Pathologist (FIFO role)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Candidates encouraged to apply.
Position located in Rockhampton or Sunshine Coast.
The successful candidate must be willing to travel and be absent from home for up to 3 nights per fortnight.
At its core WWH acknowledges that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their cultures have great strengths that promote healing. While it does generalist services to the wider community, WWH as a primary focus provides specialist services focusing on the promotion of the mental health/social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Our Mission/Principles/ Ways of working
For details on our mission, and our guiding principles and ways of working see our website waian.com.au..
Role Purpose
The purpose of this position is to establish, lead and deliver culturally secure, high-quality speech pathology services within Wakai Waian Healing. As the organisation's first Speech Therapist, this role will design and implement the clinical systems, assessment frameworks, documentation processes, service pathways and multidisciplinary models required to embed speech pathology as a sustainable and culturally grounded service within WWH.
The role provides direct clinical services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in community, while also contributing to organisational capability by building internal processes, supporting NDIS compliance, mentoring emerging staff and shaping WWH's allied health governance.
The position includes the delivery of communication, language, speech, swallowing and social-communication interventions, supported by discipline-specific supervision and integrated within a structured, NDIS-aligned service model that the clinician will help design.
Position Expected Tasks
Clinical Service Delivery
Deliver individual and group-based speech pathology services across the lifespan
Provide in-office, outreach and telehealth services
Conduct assessments, care planning, intervention, progress reviews and discharge planning
Deliver culturally safe, trauma-informed and strengths-based services




Service Development and System Building
Establish WWH's internal speech pathology service model
Develop clinical pathways, assessment frameworks and documentation systems
Implement NDIS-aligned workflows, templates and reporting structures
Contribute to multidisciplinary models of care
Mentor staff and support internal capability building
Collaboration and Community Engagement
Work collaboratively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Organisations, Government and non-Government services
Strengthen partnerships with Hospital and Health Services, NDIS providers, early childhood & education sectors
Represent WWH in networking, promotion and education activities
Governance, Reporting and Quality
Ensure compliance with ISO****, NDIS Practice Standards and National Mental Health Standards
Contribute to procurement, evaluation, reporting and stakeholder engagement
Maintain accurate documentation and support culturally appropriate data collection
Participate in staff appraisal processes and maintain a safe work environment
Maintain professional competence, qualifications and wellbeing
Position Expected Skills:
Demonstrated ability to independently deliver high-quality speech pathology services
Strong capability in telehealth and digital service delivery
Competency in screening and managing feeding and swallowing concerns
Strong understanding of NDIS functional assessments, capacity-building interventions and reporting
High-level written and verbal communication skills
Ability to identify communication impacts associated with trauma, grief, loss or developmental history
Ability to identify and triage at-risk clients
Understanding of recovery-focused, culturally safe and trauma-informed practice




Ability to design and implement clinical systems and workflows
Ability to integrate speech pathology within multidisciplinary teams
Ability to coordinate and support carers and families
Experience supporting research, evaluation or quality improvement
Understanding of cultural forms of healing or willingness to deepen this knowledge
Robust collaboration skills across Government, non-Government and Community Controlled Organisations
Awareness of best practice in communication and swallowing assessment and intervention
Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, history and current issues
Degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited program
Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) status or eligibility
Demonstrated experience with NDIS frameworks, functional assessments and reporting
Demonstrated experience delivering speech pathology services in community, regional or remote settings
Demonstrated understanding of communication and swallowing challenges affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Knowledge of relevant State, Territory and Federal policies relating to allied health, disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander wellbeing
Demonstrated ability to develop culturally sensitive and innovative solutions
High-level written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Ability to work within equity, safety, ethical and quality practice frameworks
Personal attributes
Excellent engagement skills and ability to build collaborative relationships
Ability to work with cultural sensitivity and humility
Energy, initiative, leadership and respect for others
Ability to work well in a flexible, emerging environment
Strong self-care and stress-management skills
Accountability and proactive approach to work health and safety
Passion for enhancing communication and wellbeing outcomes for First Nations peoples
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📌 Speech Therapist/Pathologist (Fifo Role) (Caloundra)
🏢 Wakai Waian Healing
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