Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Allied Health, Community
Job title Speech Pathologist Designation Professional 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $90,204 - $107,554 Location Katherine
Position number 2463 RTF 336046 Closing 30/06/2026
Contact officer Clinical Employment on 08 8973 9162 or [email protected]
About the agency https://health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=336046
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Deliver high quality, culturally appropriate and effective Speech Pathology inpatient and outpatient services within NT Health.
Context statement
The Katherine Hospital, Big Rivers Region, Allied Health Division provides integrated allied health services in a variety of service
settings including acute and sub-acute care, primary health care, age care and mental health. There is currently one available
position, with applicants being sought for the following area: Community. This position will require the applicant to work within an
extended hour’s services model, which may include weekends.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide timely, clinically and culturally appropriate Speech Pathology services under minimal supervision within a
multidisciplinary framework.
2. Provide feedback to the senior staff and management on program and clinical issues in Speech Pathology.
3. Provide clinical supervision and/or support to students and relevant staff.
4. Prioritise and manage caseload within an ever-changing work environment to ensure timelines and health outcomes are met.
5. Co-ordinate and/or contribute to continuous quality improvement and service development activities at a local or regional level
to ensure delivery of contemporary Speech Pathology services.
6. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken
in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
7. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Relevant qualifications in Speech Pathology that meets the membership eligibility requirements of Speech Pathology Australia.
2. Post graduate experience in providing contemporary high level clinical Speech Pathology services to patients and
families/carers.
3. Demonstrated awareness and understanding of Aboriginal culture and proven experience in working effectively with patients
and families/carers of diverse cultural and social backgrounds.
4. Well-developed communication, interpersonal skills, negotiation and conflict management skills, with experience working in a
team environment to achieve positive health outcomes.
5. Experience in clinical supervision of students and/or staff and a commitment to professional development.
6. Proven ability to efficiently and effectively manage a high-volume workload.
7. Proven ability to implement and complete continuous quality improvement and service development activities.
Desirable
1. Post-graduate qualifications in clinical education, leadership/management or speciality practice area.
Further information
The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a
criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This
role carries specific immunisation requirements. To be eligible for appointment, you will be required to meet the immunisation
requirements associated with Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances).
