The role:

• Work closely with the interdisciplinary team to deliver client-centred and evidence-based therapeutic intervention programs (individual and group therapy) for dysphagia, aphasia, dysarthria, dysphonia, dyspraxia and cognitive-communication disorders.
• Have access to regular supervision and support from the Community Rehabilitation Unit (CRU) Senior Speech Pathologist, as well as CRU professional development and in-services.
• Receive excellent support and funding assistance for professional development is provided as well as opportunity to attend reflective practice sessions, professional development sessions and journal club with Speech Pathologists within the Tasmanian Health Service (THS) organisation.
• Have access to instrumental assessments at Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) including opportunity to complete Videofluoroscopy training and attend Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing.
• Have opportunity to work creatively and collaboratively with Art as Therapy services to offer client services that compliment traditional rehabilitation approaches.
• Liaise with the broader rehabilitation team including rehabilitation doctors, geriatricians, neurologists and neurological support service nurses, including regular case conferences.
• Liaise with RHH Speech Pathologists across the continuum of care.

Position Features: Rotation across clinical work areas in the Southern rehabilitation services may be required

The CRU Service and Team:

• Deliver adult outpatient rehabilitation service working with clients with a diverse range of diagnostic conditions, primarily acquired neurological conditions (e.g. stroke, traumatic brain injury) and progressive neurological conditions (e.g. Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis).
• Comprise an interdisciplinary team (including Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Dietetics, Social Work, Rehabilitation Nursing, Art Tutor, Allied Health Assistants) with a focus on client centred goal setting and rehabilitation planning.
• Work with clients to achieve their rehabilitation goals in our well-equipped centre and in their home and community.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of Appointment

Fixed term, full time, day worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of approximately 12 months.

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

Salary: $71,441 - $107,878 per annum. Our Employer 11% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum

Salary range is in accordance with the Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022. 

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by Speech Pathology Australia and is a full member of Speech Pathology Australia or is eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia
   Or where regulatory requirements exist, NDIS Q&S Commission Provider Registration Requirements
2. Full member of Speech Pathology Australia

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Current Driver’s Licence

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty
5. serious traffic offences 

2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
• All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
• Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• Generic Speech Pathologist HP1-2 (July 2023) CSU (1).pdf
• Generic Speech Pathologist HP1-2 (July 2023) CSU (1).docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information (Contact Officer)

Ashleigh Beales

Position: Senior Speech Pathologist
Phone:  (03) 61667295/ 61667312
E-mail: ashleigh.beales@ths.tas.gov.au 

Important information

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To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

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