Senior Speech Pathologist – Level 3

Permanent Fulltime Permanent Fulltime -$110, 425 to $121, 907 per annum + 11% superannuation

Tasmanian Health Service – North (Launceston General Hospital)

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Are you an experienced or aspiring Senior Speech Pathologist looking for an exciting opportunity? We’re seeking a skilled clinician with a passion in rehabilitation to join our adult Speech Pathology team at Tasmanian Health Services - Hospital and Primary Care North – based at the Launceston General Hospital.

In this role, you'll become a part of our senior team providing clinical services, leadership and support to our adult team with a strong focus on rehabilitation in communication and dysphagia and help lead and guide the team in areas of acute, subacute and outpatient rehabilitation.

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in providing evidence based contemporary rehabilitation, experience working in a range of service areas across the continuum of care and the ability to work in a dynamic and flexible work environment is highly desirable for this position. Competency in Instrumental Swallowing Assessment and Analysis or willingness to undergo competency training will also be highly regarded.

In this role you will mentor and support your peers, our developing young professionals, and students from the University of Tasmania's Masters of Speech Pathology program.

Your ongoing learning will be supported through a generous Professional Development (PD) budget, paid travel expenses to attend interstate PD events, active clinical supervision, and peer support programs.

If you share our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence (CARE), come and join us.

For more information on this exciting role as Senior Speech Pathologist within our team, or to learn more about what we can do for you (relocation, salary benefits, development opportunities, etc.) please contact Jo Moerkerk – Discipline Lead [email protected] Ph 6777 6230

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Details of appointment:

Permanent full time, day worker, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing 30 June 2025.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $110, 425 to $121, 907 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Allowances:

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $119,290 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

Benefits available to eligible candidates:

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by Speech Pathology Australia
• Eligible for membership with the Speech Pathology Australia

Or where regulatory requirements exist, NDIS Q&S Commission Provider Registration Requirements

Full member of Speech Pathology Australia

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver’s Licence

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Generic Senior Speech Pathologist HP03 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Johanna Moerkerk
Position: Discipline Lead - Speech Pathology
Phone number: (03) 6777 6230
Email address: [email protected]

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