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SalaryEmployment Type: Temporary Full Time (Up to 01/04/2025)
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration: $54.76 - $56.54 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ479277Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.Find out what it’s like to work at Blacktown Hospital and why we think you’d love working with us. Some of our staff share their experiences in this short video:Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District
Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For fulltime staff)
Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
Fitness Passport - permanent employees and their immediate family members can sign-up for this affordable membership which allows access to an extensive range of gyms, pools and fitness services from multiple providers across NSW, (not available for temp employees- remove if position temporary)
Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary
Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisionsWhat you'll be doing
To provide an excellent standard of high-level Speech Pathology assessment and treatment for communication and swallowing impairments to patients within all relevant services, adult and paediatric.
Provide senior leadership including optimisation of patient/client care delivery, as well as supporting the mentoring and development of staff. A keen interest to pursue professional development opportunities and upskill across clinical areas of BMDH Speech Pathology service.People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.Essential RequirementsQualification: Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology
Registration: Eligible for practicing membership to Speech Pathology AustraliaSelection Criteria * Must hold a Bachelor or post graduate degree in Speech Pathology that provides eligibility for full membership to Speech Pathology Australia with experience at level 2 or higher.
- Advanced skills and demonstrated knowledge and competency in the management of swallowing and communication disorders in an acute adult caseload, including instrumental assessment.
- Demonstrated high level verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
- Ability to work autonomously with minimal direct clinical supervision, displaying excellent time management and organisational skills
- Actively practices the principles of Evidence Based Practice and engages in professional development for relevant clinical areas with strong experience in quality management or research.
- Demonstrated experience in the provision of clinical supervision and training of staff and/or students.
- An understanding of service co-ordination, evaluation, planning and development.
- Demonstrated commitment to the NSW CORE values. A valid NSW drivers licence.
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For role related queries or questions contact Jenna Binsted or Samantha Overton on 0407 704 283Applications Close: 8th May 2024
