Level 1/2 Speech Pathologist, Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Position Classification: Speech PathologistLevel 1/2
Remuneration: $35.77 - $41.80 per hour
Hours Per Week: 34
Requisition ID: REQ489975
Applications Close: Sunday 2 June 2024.This is a temporary Part time 34 hours per week leave relief position until 12 January 2025 with the possibility of extension.What you'll be doingTo provide high quality comprehensive speech pathology services to the patients, clients and carers of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD), in order to promote optimal health outcomes.What we can offer youThe Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD) provides you with an excellent career choice with many rewarding experiences. At ISLHD we are not just offering jobs, we are offering you the opportunity to excel in your chosen field and to experience a work life balance.Work flexibility is very important at ISLHD and we provide our people with a range of benefits and conditions to assist with balancing the demands of work and personal life where possible. We offer:· ADOs each month (for eligible full time employees)· Study and development leave· Access to in-house training, learning and educational opportunities· Discounted parking· Salary packaging options to reduce your tax and increase your take home pay (for eligible employees)· Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – counselling for you and your family· Fitness Passport program – ISLHD staff can sign-up with Fitness Passport, an external service provider. Fitness Passport offers employees access to gyms and fitness services that are current members of its program on a minimum 12 month contract.Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.Talent PoolThis recruitment may be used to create a talent pool / eligibility list where candidates may be offered casual, ongoing permanent, or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 18 months.Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with before employment can commence.Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. To apply, please go toYour claim against the selection criteria is the most important part of your application as it will help determine whether or not you have met the standard of response required by the panel to be eligible for an interview. You should read the Position Description and then address the selection criteria for the role, giving examples where required. Applicants are encouraged to review the following information on Applying for a position within NSW Health at:Selection Criteria: * Tertiary degree in speech pathology (or equivalent) with eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia.

• Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills, with a high degree of computer literacy.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and set priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience working with adult clients with swallowing and communication disorders.
• Recent and relevant experience in the assessment and management of adult clients in an inpatient and/or outpatient setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement.
• Current unrestricted drivers licence (P2 minimum) and willingness to travel for work purposes.

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For role related queries or questions contact Stacey Atkins on Stacey.Atkins@health.nsw.gov.au