Speech Pathologist Level 1/2

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $35.77 - $51.04 per hour
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ481110
Applications Close: 5 May 2024What 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.All NSW Health workers are required to have completed an up-to-date course of a COVID-19 vaccine (2 doses) which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Please provide proof of vaccination if available.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 managing adult clients with acquired swallowing and communication disorders 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