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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent – Full-time (preferred) will consider part-time hours
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist – Level 3 or Level 2
Remuneration: $84,877.00 - $108,612.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super + 17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours per Week: 38 hours preferred, however will consider minimum of 24 hours
Requisition ID: REQ362516
Applications Close: 6 January 2023
Vaccination Category: A (including influenza and 3 doses of COVID-19 vaccination)
Location: Albury
SOUTHWEST BRAIN INJURY REHABILITATION SERVICE
What we offer
- Relocation assistance and free short term accommodation options considered
- Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + $9k remote area housing + novated leasing
- Corporate health and fitness program
- Flexible working arrangements
- Genuine welcoming and supportive staff and communities
- Career development opportunities
South West Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (SWBIRS) provides specialist rehabilitation to individuals with an acquired brain injury. The service is provided by a multidisciplinary allied health team who have experience in cognitive and physical rehabilitation and community re-entry.
The service is based in Albury and Wagga. It includes community outreach rehabilitation services (adult and paediatric) and a 4-bed transitional living unit (TLU) in Albury. The team combines centre based intervention, district outreach and virtual care to provide accessible rehabilitation to individuals living across the Murrumbidgee Local Health District. This position is based in NSW.
The service is linked to rehabilitation services in MLHD and to other specialist brain injury rehabilitation services in NSW.
About the Role
The Speech Pathologist provides assessment, intervention and rehabilitation coordination for primarily adults and occasionally paediatrics with acquired brain injury. The Speech Pathologist works collaboratively with clients, family members, the rehabilitation team and other services to support individuals to achieve their rehabilitation goals. Discipline specific peer support is available from the other Speech Pathologist on the team.
This role offers you opportunities to:
- Support adults, adolescents and children with brain injury to work towards independence
- Join a team with a respectful, inclusive and caring culture
- Participate in a variety of work tasks and community settings
- Opportunity for ongoing education and skill development
How to apply
Click apply, or for a confidential discussion contact Sarah McLaughlin, Acting Clinical Team Leader on (02) 5943 1635 or
Your application will require you to include:
- Resume (CV); and
- Answers to selection criteria (see position description).
- Optional; cover letter outlining your skills and experience and why you are a good fit for this position
If interested, we encourage you to apply promptly. Applications will be assessed as they are received, with suitable candidates contacted and progressed without delay.
All NSW Health workers are required to have two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, as defined by NSW Health. Employees working in aged care and/or disability must have three doses of a COVID-19 vaccination. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate. Should a medical contraindication certificate be provided, ongoing employment post certificate expiry is conditional to meeting COVID-19 vaccination requirements.
MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.
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