Help shape culturally safe and responsive practice across the speech pathology profession.
Speech Pathology Australia is seeking an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander speech pathologist to join us as our
National First Nations Lead
for a six-month parental leave cover period.
This is an important national role providing culturally informed leadership and advice across the Association's work.
You will work closely with our National Advisors and other teams to maintain momentum on key First Nations initiatives, relationships and projects while our substantive National First Nations Lead is on parental leave.
About the role
Working up to three days per week, you will have a key focus on facilitating our Student Mentoring Program as part of the Student Engagement Strategy, while contributing your expertise across a range of First Nations initiatives.
The role will also:
support implementation of Speech Pathology Australia's Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan and development of subsequent RAPs
co-chair the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Advisory Committee
provide culturally informed advice to support culturally responsive and safe practice
support and moderate the Yumi Yarn Community of Practice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members
support non-Indigenous members working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
build and maintain relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and other stakeholders nationally
contribute to relevant policy, advocacy and government-relations activities
provide advice and resources to members and SPA staff on relevant cultural matters.
About you
You will:
identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person




have demonstrated expertise and a robust interest in Reconciliation and culturally safe services within health and/or education
bring a deep understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, health equity and the social determinants of health
have demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and stakeholders
bring excellent communication, relationship-building, analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience working in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander settings, strong community networks and exposure to policy, advocacy or government relations will be highly regarded.
The details
Employment:
Six-month fixed-term parental leave cover
Hours:
Up to three days per week
Location:
Flexible, anywhere in Australia.
Regular attendance at our Melbourne office is desirable.
Travel:
Some travel may be required
Identified position
This is an identified position for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity is a genuine requirement of the role.
This position is a special measure under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act **** (Vic) and is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.
The Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission recognises special measures as actions designed to promote substantive equality for disadvantaged groups, including measures involving Aboriginal employment.
The National Indigenous Times acknowledges and pays respect to past and present Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation.
We recognise Aboriginal Community's continuing connection to their lands, waters and stories and acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded.
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📌 National First Nations Lead_ Parental Leave Cover (Melbourne)
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