OverviewJoin to apply for the Audiology Unit Head role at Illawarra Mercury.
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.Position details$121,658 – $124,607 per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Full Time until 28 February 2027 | Warilla Child and Family Services Kids Cottage | REQ | Grade: Audiologist Level 4 | Applications close: 19 October 2025ResponsibilitiesTo provide high quality comprehensive audiology assessment and intervention to the patients, clients and carers of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD), in order to promote optimal health outcomes.The unit head is responsible for efficient and effective delivery of audiology services across the district, ensuring the unit's performance is of the highest professional and clinical standard.The unit head works with the allied health team leader, speech pathology Head of Discipline, general managers and clinical stream directors to facilitate discipline-specific business activities, fulfil reporting requirements, undertake performance management, and enhance staff and service development.The unit head is the leadership position within the audiology department, and will work to develop and maintain a high functioning team that delivers excellent clinical and operational outcomes.About ISLHDFrom Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms.
Located on Dharawal and Yuin Country, ISLHD operate seven hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations.BenefitsAllocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home payNovated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)Fitness Passport - discounted gym membershipEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their familiesCareer progression, professional development and secondment opportunitiesRequirementsApplicable vaccination requirements for a Category A roleWorking With Children Check (WWCC)Must hold a Masters degree in clinical audiology which provides eligibility for full membership of the Audiological Society of Australia, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employerValid NSW Drivers LicenceThis is a temporary parental leave relief position until 28 February 2027 with the possibility of an extension at same or reduced hours.ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.Need more information or help applying?
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📌 Audiology Unit Head
🏢 ILLAWARRA MERCURY
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