Diagnostic Audiologist (516550)

Job Description:

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The role:

As part of the multidisciplinary Statewide Audiology Service, the Diagnostic Audiologist:

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Audiology component of the Statewide Cochlear Implant Service and Universal Newborn Hearing Screening (UNHS) Program. This includes:
  • Providing cochlear implant assessments and rehabilitation.
  • Undertaking infant diagnostic assessments.
  • Providing information and advice to clients and their families on the suitability of available treatment options including implantable technology.
• Provides high level audiological diagnosis and management to adults and children referred to the service.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The area:

The Audiology service is growing and more permanent opportunities have arisen for a Diagnostic Audiologist to join our multi-disciplinary team, based at the Royal Hobart Hospital. Tasmania’s largest public teaching hospital provides a wide range of acute, sub-acute and specialised services and is centrally located, close to public transport and a short walk to the CBD. The Statewide Audiology Service team includes audiologists, audiometrists, infant hearing screeners, speech pathologists and family support workers. Collaborate with our multidisciplinary team including ENT specialists, Paediatricians, Clinical Geneticist and Genetic Counsellors, to provide evidence based, patient centred care and achieve great outcomes for the Tasmanian community.

Details of Appointment:

Permanent, full time day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, and a permanent part time day worker position working 15.2 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary:

$103,608 to $119,430 pro-rata, per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum or the ability to accrue funds for up to five years.
• Please note that access to salaries beyond $111,964 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.
• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022.

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study* from a recognised tertiary institution “appropriate course of study” is tertiary qualifications in Audiology and eligibility for full membership of Audiology Australia.

2. Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Current Driver’s Licence

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• 516550, 527715 Diagnostic Audiologist HP03 (July 2023) WWCR CSU.pdf
• 516550, 527715 Diagnostic Audiologist HP03 (July 2023) WWCR CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

How to Apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For more information

Michelle Chacksfield

Position: Discipline Lead - Statewide Audiology Service
Phone: (03) 6166 0107
E-mail: michelle.chacksfield@ths.tas.gov.au

Important information

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