Senior Speech Pathologist

Senior Speech Pathologist Outpatient/Sub-Acute, Aged and Community Services (SAACS) (permanent)
Tasmanian Health Service, South
The Role
You can be a Speech Pathologist anywhere. What's different about Tasmania is our culture and our lifestyle. You will work within a team that will encourage your success and you will enjoy a powerful connection to your patients and the Multi-Disciplinary Team. You will be encouraged and supported to be yourself, to learn, to grow and to develop meaning in your work.
We are seeking a suitably skilled Senior Speech Pathologist to join our Outpatient / Sub-Acute, Aged and Community Services (SAACS) teams. The details of the clinical allocations will be decided upon with the successful applicant, but may include both centre-based and outreach services from the state's tertiary care centre (Royal Hobart Hospital). This position will service a diverse and exciting Speech Pathology caseload.
Evidence of your competence in Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS) and/or Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallow (FEES) will be highly regarded. We provide a supportive learning environment and a generous professional development package for those who wish to further extend their skills.
Here you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to breath-taking coastlines, National Parks or award-winning restaurants or bars. After a hard day at work, you don't have to sit in a car or a train for an hour but can pull on your walking boots or take to the surf. Here we understand the need for, and prioritise wellbeing and balance.
In this role, you will join our leadership team, and will help to develop our future leaders, sharing your knowledge with our junior staff and students completing their Masters of Speech Pathology at the University of Tasmania.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of Appointment
Permanent, part-time day worker position, working 68.4 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% 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
• Please note that access to salaries beyond $115,53 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.
• Salary range is in accordance with the Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022

Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

• Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by Speech Pathology Australia
• Eligible for membership with the Speech Pathology Australia

Or where regulatory requirements exist, NDIS Q&S Commission Provider Registration Requirements

• Full member of Speech Pathology Australia

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• 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: * Conviction checks in the following areas:

• crimes of violence
• sex related offences
• serious drug offences
• crimes involving dishonesty.
• serious traffic offences Identification check
• 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
Applicant Guide
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:

• 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
For more information on becoming a Senior Speech Pathologist within our team, or to learn more about what we can do for you (relocation, salary benefits, development opportunities, etc.) please contact Ruth Best, A/Discipline Lead at or (03) 6166 8434.
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