Senior Speech Pathologist (516732)

Job Description:

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The role:

The Audiology service at the Royal Hobart Hospital continues to grow and new opportunities have arisen, with more hours available for a highly motivated, dynamic, progressive, enthusiastic Senior Speech Pathologist to join our team working in Diagnostic and Cochlear Implant Audiology.

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. What’s different about Tasmania, is our culture and our lifestyle. Here you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to breath-taking coastlines, National Parks, and incredible fresh produce crafted by locals. After a hard day at work, you don’t sit in traffic for an hour. You can decompress with a wander through our beautiful city, an easy coastal commute, or you put on your boots and tell it to the mountain.

We are a team of some 20 staff, and we offer an exciting and rewarding place to work, featuring contemporary, evidence-informed practice that sees our Statewide Audiology Service closely linked to a broader multidisciplinary team. Here, you can work as a key part of an inclusive multi-disciplinary service while making a difference to the lives of a diverse and welcoming community.

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

The Audiology service at the Royal Hobart Hospital continues to grow and new opportunities have arisen, with more hours available for highly motivated, dynamic, progressive, enthusiastic Senior Speech Pathologists to join our team working in Diagnostic and Cochlear Implant Audiology.

• Be part of a dynamic, fast paced, supported team.
• Ability to quickly escape to a rural or beachside setting.
• Hobart Offers world Heritage wilderness and pristine beaches on your doorstep.

Why Tasmania:

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of Appointment

Permanent, part time, day worker position working 10.28 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours may 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: $106,966 - $123,013 (pro-rata) per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No.2 of 2022

Allowances:
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:

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,573 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme
• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Degree or diploma in Applied Science, Speech Pathology or equivalent and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia
2. Current Working with Children Registration

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-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:

• Senior Speech Pathologist.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 outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

For more information, please contact
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Michelle Chacksfield
Discipline Lead - Audiology
(03) 6166 0107
[email protected]

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