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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Location: Fairfield Community Health Centre
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration: $108,595 - $112,114 per annumRequisition ID: REQ 486099
Application Close Date: 12/05/2024
Interview Date Range: 15/05/2024 – 22/05/2024
Contact Details: Katrina Tosi – (02) 4633 0500 |About the Opportunity
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Primary and Community Health Speech Pathology Team in South Western Sydney Local Health District.We are currently recruiting to a permanent full time Senior Speech Pathologist (Level 3) based at Fairfield Community Health Centre.The successful applicant will be responsible for providing clinical care to children with a variety of communication difficulties. Applicants will also contribute to senior departmental duties including clinical supervision and assisting in operational management with speech pathology management.What You'll be Doing
The position is responsible for leading, guiding and managing the delivery of speech pathology services to children with communication and feeding difficulties . As a senior clinician the Speech Pathologist is responsible for overseeing and providing an efficient and effective service through the application of clinical expertise and knowledge in the management of paediatric clients with a range of communication and feeding difficulties and other complexities or specialised needs. They will also contribute to senior departmental duties including clinical supervision, leading of quality improvement activities, participation in service development and other administrative responsibilities as required.The senior speech Pathologist will contribute to the teaching, research, and clinical practice advancement of the discipline of Speech Pathology in SWSLHD.Where You'll Be Working
South Western Sydney is rapidly growing and is a great place for young people and families to build a life. We are close to public transport, a short drive to the beach and the natural wonders of the Blue Mountains and Royal National Park.The area is growing exponentially with many major shopping centers, great entertainment venues and the development of Sydney’s new airport all located within minutes of new housing estates.As part of the greater Sydney area, we have bustling metropolitan hubs as well as areas that maintain their rural heritage. It is an incredible place to explore with adventure or relaxation are at your fingertips.How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our for information on how to respond to criteria and . * Must hold a bachelor or post graduate degree in speech pathology which is accredited as eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia and a valid Australian Drivers Licence (excluding learner driver's licences). If not already in possession, a NSW Drivers Licence must be obtained within 3 months of appointment.
- Demonstrated experience supervising staff and/or students and commitment to individual and team based professional development and lifelong learning.
- Demonstrated leadership in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, computer literacy and time management.
- Demonstrated commitment to EBP and experience implementing EBP into service planning and evaluation of service changes.
- Advanced clinical knowledge and postgraduate experience and skills in assessing and managing paediatric clients (0-12 years) with a variety of communication disorders in a community health setting.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to use multidisciplinary teamwork, and to collaborate with other services/organisations relevant to case management and service delivery.
- Demonstrated experience working with vulnerable and/or at risk communities ensuring the provision of client/family centered care.
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Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine 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.SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.Connect with us on , and .
