Graduate opportunity with structured supervision and mentoring
Work with Aboriginal children, young people and families
Gain valuable experience in NDIS, paediatrics and neurodevelopmental disability
About Congress:
Central Australian Aboriginal Congress is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service providing comprehensive primary health care to Aboriginal people across Mparntwe (Alice Springs) and surrounding remote communities.
As part of the NDIS Allied Health team, you'll work alongside Speech Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Aboriginal Allied Health Assistants, cultural advisors and other health professionals.
About the Role:
Based primarily in Alice Springs, you'll provide culturally responsive Speech Pathology services to children and young people with a range of developmental and disability-related needs, including Autism Spectrum Disorder and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.
With support from experienced clinical supervisors and managers, you will:
Provide assessment and evidence-based intervention within your scope of practice
Support speech sound, expressive and receptive language development
Develop skills in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC)
Support emotional regulation and social participation
Develop individualised goals and care plans with children and families
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team




Build your clinical skills through supervision and professional development
Deliver services across schools, homes, childcare centres, clinics and community settings
Participate in occasional remote outreach
About You:
Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent qualification
Current Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CPSP) status with Speech Pathology Australia
Genuine interest in paediatric and community-based practice
Flexible, creative and willing to learn
Robust communication and teamwork skills
Commitment to culturally responsive and person-centred care
Understanding of Aboriginal health and the importance of self-determination
Current NT Driver Licence or equivalent
Willingness to travel to remote communities
Knowledge of the NDIS and experience working within an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation will be highly regarded.
Why Join Congress?
This is an opportunity to build your confidence and clinical capability while receiving ongoing supervision, mentoring and support from experienced clinicians.
You'll gain valuable experience in paediatrics, disability, NDIS, AAC and multidisciplinary practice, while making a genuine difference to Aboriginal children, young people and families across Central Australia.
Employment is subject to relevant Working with Children (Ochre Card), NDIS Worker Screening and satisfactory Criminal History Checks.
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📌 Graduate Speech Pathologist – Central Australian Aboriginal Congress (Alice Springs)
🏢 Northern Territory PHN (operating entity: Health Network Northern Territory
📍 Alice Springs