Head of Department - Speech Pathology (Speech Pathologist Level 5)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 5
Remuneration: $130,658 - $133,835 per annum + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ541883
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
Formed in 1882, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) is a major metropolitan tertiary referral hospital and a principal provider of specialist healthcare. It remains one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities.
Lead and manage the Speech Pathology clinical services team at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA) in conjunction with the Director Speech Pathology with a leadership role for Speech Pathology including the supervision of staff, management of professional standards and development of safety and quality. The Head of Department also works with the Professional Discipline Director of Speech Pathology and other Heads of Departments to enhance Speech Pathology services, standards and quality across the allied health stream in Sydney LHD.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Bachelor or post graduate degree in Speech Pathology with current registration to practice as a Speech Pathologist and eligibility for membership of the Speech Pathology professional association.
- Relevant post graduate qualifications in clinical leadership and/or management or willingness to undertake same.
- Holds a current NSW Drivers Licence (P1 and P2 acceptable).
- Management experience essential.
Benefits
- Allocated Day Off each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information, please visit Benefits at SLHD.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact Helen Ryan on 02 9767 6441 or via email at Helen.Ryan2@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close: 16 February 2025
