The classification for this position is level 3, however if there are no appropriate level 3 applicants, applications from level 1 / 2 Allied Health Professionals will be considered with appointment at the level commensurate with the applicant’s years of experience.
Employment Type: Permanent Part time
Location: Queanbeyan
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist
Remuneration: $53.00 - $54.77 per hour
Hours Per Week: 34
Requisition ID: REQ569500
Applications Close: 27 April 2025
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 11.5% 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. Queanbeyan enviable lifestyle and affordable property surrounded by an eclectic mix of small towns and villages. With Canberra just a 5-minute drive away, you can enjoy all the attractions of the nation’s capital along with fabulous restaurants. Connect easily and quickly with world through the Canberra International Airport, with the beach and ski fields just 2 hours away. Imagine Rural - Southern NSW Local Health District
What You'll Be Doing
The Brighter Beginnings initiative is a collaboration between NSW Health and NSW Department of Education to implement preschool health and development checks. The Speech Pathologist will deliver screening, assessment, provision of recommendations and interventions, to children in the Early Education setting. Training of Early Educators will be an integral part of the role.
The Speech Pathologist will provide high quality comprehensive speech pathology services to the patients, clients and carers of the Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD), to promote optimal health outcomes. The senior Speech Pathologist is also responsible for assisting the Brighter Beginnings Project Lead to supervise staff, and students and assist with operational and professional matters, and to maintain a positive workplace culture.
Selection Criteria
Tertiary degree in speech pathology (or equivalent) with eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia.Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including collaborative stakeholder consultation, and proven ability in liaising with multi agencies and building capacity across different providers.Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills, time management and computer literacy, and ability to analyse and interpret evidence-based practice.Demonstrated, recent and relevant experience in management of complex paediatric clinical practice, including case management in the community.Demonstrated experience supervising staff and/or students.Proven experience in the delivery and evaluation of education sessions to a variety of staff groups.Demonstrated experience participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process and evidence-based practice.Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires, which may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
The classification for this position is level 3, however if there are no appropriate level 3 applicants, applications from level 1 / 2 Allied Health Professionals will be considered with appointment at the level commensurate with the applicant’s years of experience. The selection criteria reflect the requirements for a level 3 applicant. Responses from level 1 or 2 applicants need to demonstrate their level of competence with regard to the same criteria and their ability to work towards level 3. The expected performance of the incumbent will be commensurate with their years of experience and current level at commencement of appointment. The incumbent will work towards meeting the criteria for level 3.
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 more information?
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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.
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