Speech Pathologist Level 3 - Deputy Head of Department - Bega
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time - 10 August 2025
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3
Remuneration: $54.77 - $56.54 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ530692
Applications Close: 9 November 2024
Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing
The Welcome Experience | NSW Government
Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people. As we are a major local employer, our staff are a part of our local communities. To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Southern NSW LHD click here – We are Southern
What we offer:
· Flexible work arrangements
· Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing
· Corporate Health and Fitness program
· 11% Superannuation on top of your gross income
· Annual Leave Loading
Where you will be working
There is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW and you will be amazed at what you will have access to - and it all comes without the queues and crowds of a big city. Bega the rural heartland of the Sapphire Coast halfway between Melbourne and Sydney, a short drive to beautiful sandy beaches and national park wilderness. Just 3 hours to Canberra with the perfect climate to the outdoors all year round, including whale watching between June and November. The pretty valley is a beautiful base for exploring gorgeous beaches, tranquil waterways and beautiful national parks. Imagine Rural - Southern NSW Local Health District
The Deputy Head of Department supports operational, strategic and professional management of clinical staff under the leadership of the Head of Department. The Deputy Head of Department will carry a clinical caseload in line with network clinical requirements.
Selection Criteria
- Tertiary qualification as a Speech Pathologist and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).
- Demonstrated highly proficient written, verbal, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated clinical proficiency and ability to lead a clinical team, including provision of supervision, support and training to staff.
- Ability to prioritise and organise the clinical workloads within a team that may span more than one regional site within the Network.
- Experience in developing and optimising a range of clinical services, including protocols and new services.
- Evidence of ongoing personal continuous professional development.
- Demonstrated experience in and commitment to service development, quality improvement and leading the implementation of evidence based practice.
- Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community it serves. We strive to deliver responsive healthcare by fostering a workplace that values lived experience and celebrates diversity. Our workplace is inclusive, respectful, collaborative and safe. We warmly welcome people of diverse backgrounds to apply for a role at Southern. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all age groups people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people who identify as neurodivergent.
Applicants can request reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please contact (convenor) should you require assistance.
If you are an Aboriginal person and seek support in applying for a role, please visit the Stepping Up website, which has been designed to support Aboriginal job applicants in applying for positions at NSW Health. Visit: Stepping up
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
This is a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.
Australian Work Rights
Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
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For role related queries or questions contact Sharon Newman on 02 4474 1532 / 0473 677 953 or email Sharon.Newman@health.nsw.gov.au
