AddressThe Role
An opportunity has become available for a Speech Pathologist - Senior (Mental Health - Continuing Care Team) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
- Provide a comprehensive and flexible speech pathology service to young people and their family/carers
- Demonstrate integrated knowledge and skills regarding communication and standard Mental Health processes, assessments and intervention
- Possess a high standard of professional conduct and ongoing high levels of energy and commitment to work collaboratively as a senior member of a multidisciplinary team
- Provide clinical support to other Speech Pathologists and clinical practice supervision to speech pathology students within the Health Service
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
- A tertiary degree in Speech Pathology
- Blue Card (Qld Health will meet the cost)
- Driver Licence
- Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
- Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
- Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
- Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits
- Flexible work options
- Career Development
- Salary Packaging
- Modern Facilities
- Diverse Work Culture
- Research Opportunities
- 12.75% super
- 17.5% leave loading
- Interstate/International candidates may be eligible for the Queensland Health Attraction Incentive – up $20,000!
Salary
- Temporary part time (6 months, with the possibility of extension, 45.60 hrs p.f)
- Base salary ranging from $62.75 - $67.53 per hour
About Us
The Child and Youth Mental Health Service Continuing Care Team is a multi-disciplinary, multi-specialty team within the Gold Coast, operating across the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service to provide multi-specialty Mental Health intervention to children and young people (0-18 years).
About Gold Coast Health
- Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
- Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
- More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
- Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
- Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
- A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
- Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Wednesday, 12 June 2024
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC566916
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.
