Speech Pathologist Level 1/2
Empower lives through communication – join our passionate Speech Pathology team in the heart of the Hunter Valley!
Remuneration: $37.03 - $52.83 per hour + super
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time until June 2025 (with possibility of extension)
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Lvl 1/2
Location: Hunter Valley Community Health
Hours Per Week: 18
Requisition ID: REQ561568
Applications Close: Sunday, 23rd March 2025
About the Role
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional clinical services? Join our dynamic team as a Speech Pathologist, where you’ll play a vital role in ensuring optimal health outcomes for our clients and their families.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver high-quality clinical services to clients and their families/carers.
- Provide assessments and interventions for communication and swallowing disorders in both adults and children across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings.
- Engage in regular clinical supervision and support from within the speech pathology team.
- Participate in professional development activities and opportunities tailored to the role.
Where You'll Be Working
This position is part of a vibrant and supportive multidisciplinary community health team based in Muswellbrook, in the heart of the Hunter Valley.
- Work alongside a team of 5.2 FTE generalist speech pathologists delivering diverse services across various settings and locations.
- Discover Muswellbrook: Nestled in the world-renowned Hunter Valley wine region, enjoy local produce, scenic drives, and acclaimed art galleries.
- Benefit from a convenient location – less than 3 hours from Sydney and under 2 hours from Newcastle.
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- A collaborative, supportive team environment.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development.
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional Information:
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
- 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.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Anita Bomann King on Anita.BomannKing@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.