Speech Pathologist, Level1/2
To recognise ongoing service in this role, once the successful candidate has served a qualifying period, they will become entitled to a reoccurring Annual Retention Bonus valued up to $10,000 (as taxable income).
For more information, please discuss incentive options with the contact person for this role.
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1/2
Remuneration: $70,944 - $101,211 + super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ528396
Location: Broken Hill NSW
- Great opportunity to join a supportive team and make a real difference
- Grow your career with us with training on offer to support your learning
We really aren’t that far away - only 3 hours’ drive from Mildura, 5 hours from Adelaide or a short flight from anywhere in Australia with everything you need right at your front door!
Broken Hill truly is a town like no other with a supportive community that will welcome you with open arms. We can't wait to see you! Take a quick look at "Living and Working" in the Far West.
What you'll be doing- To provide quality Speech Pathology assessment and treatment to patients of the Far West Local Health District
- Gain sought-after hospital experience working in the Broken Hill Hospital, the largest hospital in the FWLHD
- 5 weeks paid annual leave per year
- Salary packaging (pay less tax) and enjoy up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment
- Novated leasing
- A paid allocated day off (ADO) every month
- Leaning and Development support with access to further education & training
- Corporate rates at local gym (YMCA)
- Fitness passport
- A comfortable and affordable lifestyle with some of the best food, wine and scenery at your doorstep
About Far West LHD
The Far West Local Health District is one of 15 LHDs under NSW Health, providing high quality public health services to the communities in far west NSW. Our vision is to create excellence in rural and remote healthcare.
Key to our success of course, is our people. Our workforce is inclusive and diverse. We employ well over 800 clinicians and support staff across our 9 health facilities in Broken Hill, Balranald, Dareton, Ivanhoe, Menindee, Tibooburra, Wentworth, White Cliffs and Wilcannia.
In the Far West LHD, we are working together to make a real difference to the health outcomes for our communities. We encourage you to consider joining our friendly team for a meaningful and rewarding career in rural and remote healthcare.
How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria in the application as thoroughly as possible
- Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
- Demonstrated understanding and application of evidence based practice and critical thinking in relation to the provision of person/community centred speech pathology services to a wide variety of clinical cases.
- Demonstrated capacity to interact with others in a personable and professional manner and personally resolve conflicts when they arise.
- Ability to plan, advocate for and coordinate client care independently and operate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated understanding of the application of primary health care practice, principles and the interface between acute, sub-acute and community based adult/ paediatric service provision.
- Evidence of participation in own professional development and commitment to maintaining competence and enhancement of skills, and willingness to apply and share professional expertise with colleagues.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills, professional verbal and written communication skills and ability to use software applications associated with patient care and administrative tasks.
- Valid unrestricted drivers licence for use within NSW/Australia
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Tracy Herlihy on Tracy.Herlihy@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 20th November 2024
The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience in Broken Hill connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Learn more at www. nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Stepping Up
The Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Aboriginal job applicants apply for positions within NSW Health. If you are an Aboriginal person and wish to obtain more information about applying for a role with us, please visit:
https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Empower, listen and act together
Together, we can make a positive difference in the lives of all children, young people and families within our community to keep them safe from harm and to empower children's voices.
At Far West Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences, but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
