Diagnostic Audiologist (516550L1)

Tasmania Government; Hobart; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 126,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Fitness Passport

Salary packaging options

Job summary

The Tasmanian Department of Health is seeking a Senior Diagnostic Audiologist to deliver high-level diagnostic and management services for adults and children, and to coordinate cochlear implant and newborn hearing screening programs at Royal Hobart Hospital.

This permanent part-time role up to 60.8 hours per fortnight offers a generous salary package, salary packaging options, relocation support, professional development, and Fitness Passport benefits.

Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of paediatric audiological assessment, management and rehabilitation, including infants and children with additional disabilities.
• Experience fitting and monitoring amplification and assistive hearing technology, including Cochlear Implants.
• Ability to exercise professional judgement and manage a complex caseload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level audiological diagnosis and management to adults and children referred to the service.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the Tasmanian Cochlear Implant Program and Newborn Hearing Screening Program.

Skills

Paediatric audiology

Clinical judgement

Infant/child assessment

Education

Audiology degree

Tools

Cochlear Implants

Job description

About the Tasmanian State ServiceThe Tasmanian State Service (TSS)is the largest employer in Tasmania, with over 28,000 employees providing services to the Tasmanian community at all levels, and within more than 200...

The Audiology service at the Royal Hobart Hospital continues to grow and new opportunities have arisen, with more hours available for a highly motivated, dynamic, progressive, enthusiastic Senior Diagnostic Audiologist to join our team working in Diagnostic and Cochlear Implant Audiology.

Tasmania’s largest public teaching hospital provides a wide range of acute, sub-acute and specialised services and is centrally located, close to public transport and a short walk to the CBD. What’s different about Tasmania, is our culture and our lifestyle. Here you’ll be spoilt for choice when it comes to breath-taking coastlines, National Parks, and incredible fresh produce crafted by locals. After a hard day at work, you don’t sit in traffic for an hour. You can decompress with a wander through our beautiful city, an easy coastal commute, or you put on your boots and tell it to the mountain.

The Role

As part of the multidisciplinary Statewide Audiology Service, the Senior Diagnostic Audiologist:

• Provides high level audiological diagnosis and management to adults and children referred to the service.
• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Audiology component of the Tasmanian Cochlear Implant Program and Tasmanian Newborn Hearing Screening Program. This includes:
• Providing cochlear implant assessments and rehabilitation to children & adults.
• Providing information and advice to patients and their families on the suitability of available treatment options including implantable technology.

You will need

• Broad knowledge of, and demonstrated clinical expertise in, paediatric audiological assessment, management and rehabilitation, including the assessment of infants and children with additional disabilities.
• Proven experience in fitting and monitoring amplification and assistive hearing technology, including Cochlear Implants.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise professional judgement and initiative and manage a complex case load without supervision.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.

Tasmania, Australia’s only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Permanent part time, day worker position, working up to 60.8 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.

*Notwithstanding hours to 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, part time, and casual vacancies.

$117,272 to $126,182 pro rata per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025

Salary Packaging

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.

• Please note that access to salaries beyond $123,487 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme

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

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1200 per annum, paid on a fortnightly, pro rata basis.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study* from a recognised tertiary institution

appropriate course of study is tertiary qualifications in Audiology and eligibility for full membership of Audiology Australia.

• Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• Current Driver's Licence

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.