- Fixed term full time until – 30/06/2027 – $110,916 – $124,195 p.a. Effective package $145,674 to $153,077 (p.a)*

- Six weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.

About Central Australian Aboriginal Congress:

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of Aboriginal children and families across Central Australia.

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress is seeking an experienced Speech Pathologist to join the Head to Health Kids (H2HK) multidisciplinary team. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide early assessment, intervention and therapeutic support to Aboriginal children aged 0–12 years experiencing or at risk of mental health, developmental and behavioural challenges.

About the role:

- Working across Alice Springs and remote Central Australian communities, you will:

- Provide assessment, therapy and family support to children and their carers.

- Support children with developmental, communication, behavioural and mental health challenges.

- Develop and regularly review individual care and intervention plans.

- Provide centre-based and outreach services across town and remote communities.

- Work collaboratively with Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Social Workers, Case Coordinators, Aboriginal Family Support Workers and Allied Health Assistants.

- Participate in case coordination and multidisciplinary meetings.

- Work closely with families, GPs, medical specialists and external service providers.

- Support families to connect with appropriate health, developmental and community services.

- Maintain high-quality clinical documentation and contribute to continuous service improvement.

About you:

You will bring:

- A degree in Speech Pathology and eligibility for practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia.

- Minimum two years’ post-graduate experience.

- Knowledge of child development,



mental health and neurodevelopmental conditions including FASD, ADHD, ASD and global developmental disorders.

- Experience supporting vulnerable children and families with complex needs using child-focused, family-centred and trauma-informed approaches.

- Strong assessment and therapeutic intervention skills across childhood disabilities and developmental needs.

- Understanding and respect for Aboriginal culture and the factors influencing the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal children and families in Central Australia.

- Strong communication, relationship-building and networking skills.

- Current NT Driver Licence or ability to obtain.

- Willingness and ability to travel and work in remote communities.

Why join Congress?

- Work in a multidisciplinary and culturally responsive team.

- Support Aboriginal children and families through early intervention and evidence-informed care.

- Combine Alice Springs-based and remote community work.

- Access professional development and opportunities to broaden your clinical skills.

- Be part of an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation making a genuine difference across Central Australia.

- Total effective package includes; base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading and salary packaging options.

If you are interested in this opportunity, or give Rell a call on 08 8982 1047 to find out more.





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- Job reference: AD-1868
- Location: Central Australia
- Job category: Allied health
- Pay rate: $110916 - $124195 | Effective package $145,674 to $153,077 (p.a)*
- Published: 12 August, 2026

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