Employment Type:Various
Location: Various across Hunter New England
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Lvl 1-3
Remuneration: $70,944 - $112,114 per annum (pro rata for part time) + superannuation
Hours Per Week: Up to 38
Requisition ID:REQ483565
Applications Close: 5th May 2024

Make your job fit around your life!
These positions can look different for everyone; we work with you to suit your needs. Simply tell us when you can work, the amount you wish to work within the week (i.e. 3 shifts p/wk or up to full time) and where you would like to work...it is really up to you! We can coordinate rotations between sites or split caseloads if desired

About the job:
There are multiple opportunities within Hunter New England to expand your skillset and gain valuable and unique experiences in a rural setting. This is a chance to fast-track your career due to ongoing exposure to different clinical areas and presentations. You would have the flexibility and independence to manage your own caseload as well as contribute positively to the wider multidisciplinary team. You would be actively supported with clinical supervision arrangements and a strong, well developed Northern Speech Pathology Network. The Northern Speech Pathology network is also supported by a range of clinical working groups and continuing professional development activities.

Dependent upon the clinical caseload and location, these positions have the responsibility to actively case manage a range of clinical patient presentations. Unique opportunities are available to employ innovative strategies to support patient care such as telehealth, outreach services, peer support/shadowing and tertiary specialist clinic support.

Sites/services that you are able to choose to work:

• Gunnedah
• Moree
• Narrabri
• Quirindi
• Outreach to other locations including: Barraba, Bingara, Boggabri, Inverell, Manilla, Tingha, Warialda, Werris Creek

About us:

• Hunter New England is seeking to employ suitably skilled and experienced Speech Pathologists, new graduates and graduating students are also encouraged to apply.
• This is a great opportunity to try rural practice, working across a range of generalist and specialised clinical caseloads.
• Working with HNE makes for a rewarding, fast-tracked career. With the support of your team, you'll be able to manage a broad range of clients, often more advanced than those in the metro areas.

Requirements:
Our successful candidates will possess the following:

• Will be highly motivated to provide evidence based, excellent Speech Pathology assessment and intervention that seeks to support best practice patient outcomes.
• Have high level communication skills, and be able to build rapport with patients across the lifespan
• Be effective in managing their time and be confident working independently with minimal supervision (dependent upon the position).
• Love working in a team and working with other health professionals to achieve patient goals

Additional information:

• The start date for these positions are flexible
• An eligibility list will be created from this recruitment, which may be considered for other similar positions
• These are Speech Pathologist level 3 positions. For Level 3 positions, if there are no appropriate Level 3 applicants, applications from Level 1 and 2 will be considered. The selection criteria reflects the requirements for Level 3 applicants. 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 his/her years of experience and current level at commencement of appointment. The incumbent will work towards meeting the criteria for Level 3.
• New Graduates and early career applicants are encouraged to apply!

Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Aly Hot on [email protected] or Alison Marshall on [email protected]
For recruitment related questions contact Amber Cumming on [email protected]

Information for Applicants:
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.