Speech Pathologist

If you are keen to maintain your Speech Pathology clinical skills with both the paediatric and adult population, this clinically diverse position would be great for you!Remuneration: $70,944 - $82,899 (Pro-rata for Part-time) + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: Moree and Narrabri
Employment Type: Various
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1-3
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ497311
Applications Close: Wednesday, 3rd July 2024Early career applicants are encouraged to apply!About your new Job:With two positions on offer, we will work around you to make this fit with you. Both Moree and Narrabri have part-time positions within their community team, which could be combined to create a full-time position (or remain part-time if desired).Where you'll be working:Moree Community Health -
This position will see you working as part of the experienced and supportive team at Moree Community Health Service as a Speech Pathologist. Providing a high-quality clinical service, you will ensure optimal health outcomes are reached for all clients and their families/carers. This is a chance to fast-track your career due to ongoing exposure to different clinical areas and presentations across the lifespan, from paediatrics to aged care. You would have the flexibility and independence to manage your own caseload as well as contribute positively to the wider multidisciplinary team. With another Speech Pathologist onsite, you would have support available for any clinical questions.Narrabri Community Health -The position supports the acute service in Narrabri hospital, adult and paediatric community clients, and aged care in Boggabri MPS. Being a diverse caseload, you would be able to develop generalist skills and gain confidence in managing different conditions. You would be actively supported with clinical supervision arrangements from a well-developed Northern Speech Pathology Network.About the Services:The Speech Pathology team services the Moree and Warialda acute, community and aged care services and provides outreach school programs to Moree, Toomelah and Mungindi. With a high Indigenous population, the department has established strong working relationships with community partners such as Kiah Preschool, the local Aboriginal preschool in Moree, and schools in the Aboriginal communities of Toomelah and Boggabilla. In recognition of their collaborative approach and innovative service delivery, the department have previously been a finalist at the NSW Health Aboriginal Health Awards, and in 2020 they were awarded the ‘Commitment to Aboriginal Health’ award at the HNELHD Allied Health Awards.
The Narrabri Speech pathologist will be working in Narrabri, Wee Waa and Boggabri acute, community and aged care services. The service is well supported by senior experienced clinicians who provide professional supervision and mentoring.
Moree and Narrabri are about 1 hours drive apart, so these roles could be combined for a full-time position if desired.About Hunter New England Local Health District:

• Hunter New England is seeking to employ suitably skilled and experienced Speech Pathologists, new graduates and graduating students are also encouraged to apply.
• This is a great opportunity to try rural practice, working across a range of generalist and specialised clinical caseloads.
• Working with HNE makes for a rewarding, fast-tracked career. With the support of your team, you'll be able to manage a broad range of clients, often more advanced than those in the metro areas.

Requirements:

• Will be highly motivated to provide evidence based, excellent Speech Pathology assessment and intervention that seeks to support best practice patient outcomes.
• Have high level communication skills, and be able to build rapport with patients across the lifespan
• Be effective in managing their time and be confident working independently with minimal supervision (dependent upon the position).
• Love working in a team and working with other health professionals to achieve patient goals

Additional Information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Permanent Position -
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.Temporary Position -
To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.Need more information?1) Click here for the
2) Find out more about for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Sally Lavery on Sally.Lavery@health.nsw.gov.auApplicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: .This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.