Speech Pathologist - Child Development

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. Our purpose is `great care every day'.

The opportunity  The Speech Pathologist delivers base level speech pathology clinical services within a community based, multidisciplinary, paediatric early intervention allied health service utilising a family centred, transdisciplinary approach.

This service provides integrated and holistic assessment and management of children with complex developmental delay.

Employment Term

• Fixed Term Temporary full-time, up to 11/09/2024
  (with possibility of extension - not exceeding 12 months)

Role requirement

• The successful applicant must hold at least a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Drivers Licence: This position requires the incumbent to operate a class C motor vehicle and an appropriate licence endorsement to operate this vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided.
• Blue Card Checks: Potential applicants are advised that the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian Act 2000 requires Queensland Health to seek a ‘working with children check' from the Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian prior to appointment to this position. 5.1.

The ideal applicant will be someone who has proven ability and can demonstrate the following:

• Deliver a base level clinical services (which includesassessment, analysis, health specific intervention, and case management) for children with complex development delays.
• Work co-operatively and effectively in a transdisciplinary, community based paediatric allied health team.
• Undertake your practice within a family partnership framework.
• Demonstrate effective communication in both clinical and operational domains with clients, managers, peers and other stakeholders.
• Support the development of students at Child Development Service.
• Actively participate in service planning and development within the Child Development Service.

For additional information regarding the responsibilities and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.

Benefits

• Salary rates between $2941.70 - $4459.00 p.f. (HP3)
• Annual leave loading + leave
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• Professional Development allowance + leave
• Other employment benefits may include: salary sacrificing options, locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs and access to corporate discounts

Townsville North Queensland

Interested?
Contact: Carly Hislop on 07 4433 9***.
Apply ONLINE by: Thursday 1 February 2024.

https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV539085

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.