Fantastic opportunity for a qualified Speech Pathologist with a passion for rural and remote health care.
Collaborate with specialists to provide holistic treatment for a diverse range of cases across the full spectrum of health concerns.
Multiple full-time and part-time opportunities based in either Townsville, Mount Isa or Longreach.
Highly attractive salary up to $96,190 PLUS super, accommodation allowance, an annual flight home and more! (location depending)
Come for the life experience, stay for the lifestyle
NWRH is now seeking full time or part-time Speech Pathologists to join their teams in Townsville, Mount Isa or Longreach. We have positions for Graduate and Experienced clinicians.
Versatile working hours and Fly in Fly Out (FIFO) positions will be considered for the right applicant.
As part of a supportive, diverse, and multidisciplinary team, you’ll be providing speech pathology services in regional North Qld. Working in collaboration with a range of specialists, to provide holistic care and long-term treatment and prevention strategies.
You will work with a diverse range of clients, live and work in parts of Australia that many never get to see - set your own schedule and help the community members thrive through your care and expertise.
Helping people who may not otherwise have access to healthcare and support, you’ll see the real difference your work makes in rural communities as you enable clients to live and receive high-quality care locally.
Core Duties
- Administer standardised and informal assessments within a multidisciplinary team to determine the nature and extent of their speech, language, learning and communication disorders or swallowing difficulties.
- Provide treatment and management including ongoing therapy of speech, language, learning and communication disorders that may be developmental, part of a disability, acquired as a result of injury or disease; and
- Deliver family centred early childhood intervention strategies
Skills and Experience
You will need to be registered, or eligible to obtain Speech Pathology Australia, and have a passion for providing quality healthcare to rural communities.
In addition you will need or be eligible to obtain:
- A QLD blue card & NDIS worker screening
- A current, unrestricted 'C' class Australian Driver's Licence; and
- The right to live and work in Australia
About the pay and benefits
Whether you are looking for a change of scenery or new adventure, this is an opportunity to make a real and valuable contribution. You will be joining a vibrant, multi-disciplinary team who have come from across Australia, with a mix of experiences, from fresh graduates to seasoned experts!
Successful candidates will receive an excellent salary package comprising of a base salary up to $96,190 plus super.
A fantastic range of ADDITIONAL benefits will also be provided, including:
- Salary sacrificing options up to $15,900;
- 5 weeks annual leave plus leave loading of 17.5%;
- $180 per fortnight Rental Subsidy (Mount Isa and Longreach only);
- Annual Flight Home upon 12 months of service (If based in Mount Isa or Longreach);
- Relocation assistance;
- 10 Days Paid Professional Development Leave;
- Continuous Professional Development;
- Paid Parental Leave and Paid Partner Leave;
- EAP for you and your family;
- External supervision benefits;
- Initial housing available;
- Work with a supportive, dynamic and creative leadership team;
- Flexible working arrangements available that supports work-life balance, allowing you to tailor your schedule to meet both professional and personal needs
- Have your birthday off on us!
- Recognition of Service ($500 after 2 years of service!)
Equal Employment Opportunity
NWRH is an equal employment opportunity employer and encourages applications from Indigenous Australians and people with disabilities.
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