Audiologist

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress

  • Alice Springs, NT
  • $104,539-117,058 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Base Salary: $104,539 - $117,058 (p.a.)
  • Full Time, Maximum Term contract until 30 June 2026
  • Change lives, starting with your own
  • Grow your career using diverse and challenging skills
Why Central Australian Aboriginal Congress?Congress has expanded to become the largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation in the Northern Territory and are one of the most experienced Aboriginal primary health care services in the country.Congress provides a comprehensive, holistic and culturally - appropriate primary health care service to Aboriginal people living in and nearby Alice Springs, including eight remote communities, it is a strong political advocate of closing the gap on Aboriginal health disadvantage and a national leader in improving health outcomes for all Aboriginal people.About The RoleThe Audiologist provides culturally-responsive, high-quality and safe audiology services for Aboriginal clients within the Central Australian community across a variety of clinical and community settings. The Audiologist works in a targeted way to meet the ear-health needs of clients, with a particular emphasis on preventative care and early intervention, through community engagement, screening, assessment, and management.Occasional remote travel is a requirement of the position.
  • Recognised as a qualified practitioner with either full membership with Audiology Australia and a Certificate of Clinical Practice (CCP), and/or Ordinary membership with the Australian College of Audiology (ACAud) with competency in Hearing Aid Dispensary, and been issued with a qualified practitioner number.
  • Broad clinical experience in primary health care including skills in planning, coordinating and decision making within a clinical audiology setting
  • Strong organisational skills (prioritisation, realistic goal setting, adherence to time frames, reliability), and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated liaison and negotiation skills
  • An understanding of the historical and contemporary context of Aboriginal health, the social determinants of health, and the philosophy and practice of Aboriginal Community Control;
  • Demonstrated well developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate sensitively in a cross-cultural environment with Aboriginal clients and staff.
  • Current drivers’ licence and a willingness, ability and appropriate levels of health and fitness to travel to and work from remote locations
  • (Desirable) Post-graduate qualifications in public health.
  • (Desirable) Is of Aboriginal descent; identifies as an Aboriginal person; and is accepted as an Aboriginal person by the Aboriginal community;
  • (Desirable) Experience in remote primary health clinic environments.
What we offer:Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:
  • Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of the bigger picture.
  • Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
  • 6 weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
  • A flexible work policy including flexible start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
  • Salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.
Got you interested?For more information on the position please contact Laura Stuart, Senior Manager Allied Health on 0491 064 113.Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.Simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button and we’ll be in touch.

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress