Senior Speech Pathologist, Outpatient Services (permanent, full-time)

Tasmanian Health Service, South

An exciting opportunity awaits an experienced Senior Speech Pathologist to join our Outpatient and Head & Neck Cancer teams. You will deliver services to patients with voice, swallow, upper airway disorders, and communication difficulties from a variety of aetiologies; and will become an integral part of our vibrant team of approximately 20 Speech Pathologists across diverse specialist fields.

Evidence of competence in H&N Cancer, VFSS and FEES are highly regarded, with support provided if needed to develop these skills. Your professional development will be supported through a generous PD budget, active clinical supervision, and peer support programs.

This position will provide site-based and satellite services from the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH), Tasmania's tertiary referral centre and major University teaching hospital, centrally located near Hobart's iconic waterfront.

In this role, you'll contribute to service development and hold a Speech Pathology leadership portfolio. You'll mentor and support peers, junior staff, and students from the University of Tasmania's Masters of Speech Pathology program.

If you share our values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (CARE), come and join us. We'll provide a warm welcome and help you integrate into our culture.

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Details of appointment:

Permanent full time, day worker position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*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 the 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:

• Professional development
• 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

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:

• Senior Speech Pathologist HP03 (WORD)

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD).

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 Selection Criteria that are detailed in the attached Statement of Duties.

For more information:

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

Name: Ruth Best
Position: Discipline Lead Speech Pathology Services
Phone number: 0428 876 601
Email address: [email protected]

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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.