Position Vacancy – National First Nations Lead

Location: Flexible
Work Type: Part time (3 days/ week)

Join us at Speech Pathology Australia

We’re looking for a passionate Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander leader to help shape and strengthen culturally safe and responsive practices across the speech pathology profession.

This important role will:

  • Provide cultural advice and leadership to our CEO and employees
  • Support and lead, as appropriate, the development of cultural responsiveness and culturally safe practice within the profession.
  • Guide and build cultural responsiveness in our non-Indigenous members
  • Provide advice to SPA employees on the implementation of the Association's Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan
  • Land and strengthen partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations
  • Contribute to our advocacy, policy and government relations activities

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • A qualified speech pathologist
  • Experienced in culturally safe practice and committed to Reconciliation
  • Deeply knowledgeable about Indigenous cultures, health equity, and social determinants of health
  • Strong networks with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations
  • Skilled in working collaboratively with diverse communities and stakeholders
  • A clear communicator with strong interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills

You’ll work closely with our Professional or Member Advancement team and be supported in creating meaningful change for communities and the profession.

This is an identified position open only to Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

This is a designated position established as a special measure under Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible for this position.

Please submit your resume and a cover letter addressing the requirements of the position. Submit your application via the Seek portal by 15 August 2025. Applications may be reviewed prior to the closing date. As such, the closing date is subject to change without notice.

To find out more, email [email protected] or contact Suzanne Fox at [email protected].