Speech Pathology And Audiology Director

Permanent Full time opportunity to provide high level leadership, strategic direction, and advocacy in the management of major complex acute Speech Pathology and Audiology services at a tertiary/ quaternary referral adult acute hospital. Integral to the role is collaboration at all levels on innovative service partnership models that align with facility, Hospital and Health Service (HHS), state-wide and national initiatives.Job details Position status Permanent
Position type Full-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification HOS4
Workplace Location Brisbane - North
Job ad reference QLD/RBH568446
Closing date 14-Jun-2024
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Contact person Mark Cruickshank
Contact details 3646 2103
Access theAbout the roleProvide high level leadership, strategic direction, and advocacy in the management of major complex acute Speech Pathology and Audiology services at a tertiary/ quaternary referral adult acute hospital. Integral to the role is collaboration at all levels on innovative service partnership models that align with facility, Hospital and Health Service (HHS), state-wide and national initiatives.Provide expert professional leadership, authoritative counsel and strategic advice to Executive leadership and other key stakeholders on issues relating to the management and delivery of Speech Pathology and Audiology services. The role is a member of the Allied Health Professions (AHP) Service Line Service Executive Group (SEG) and represents AHP through strategic portfolios.Provide expert clinical knowledge, skills and professional leadership in the coordinated planning, implementation and evaluation of Speech Pathology and Audiology clinical services, supervision frameworks, and continuing professional education and training. The position also has a key leadership role in facilitating and driving quality improvement, research, and contemporary approaches to designing responsive, equitable and person-centred clinical services that support and meet the needs of patients/consumers and their families.About youThis successful applicant will carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Develop and communicate the strategic direction for the Speech Pathology and Audiology Department, aligned to AHP, RBWH and MNH's vision and strategies, to ensure achievement of objectives and agreed outcomes. This includes accountability for:

• Providing strategic management across a large, complex Speech Pathology and Audiology service within a tertiary and quaternary referral hospital, driving professional standards and workforce capability and sustainability in priority areas.
• Leading the development, implementation and evaluation of Speech Pathology and Audiology services
• Membership and active contribution to strategic level Allied Health committees and portfolios as directed by the Executive Director AHP and profession-specific working parties/committees on a local, State-wide, and/or national level to contribute to the broader operational management and strategic direction of Speech Pathology and Audiology services within MNH and state-wide

Health EquityIt is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Job ad reference number: RBH568446Close date: 14/06/24Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTEDFurther informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote and .DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.Role DescriptionApplication KitApplication Kit