Locum Senior Speech Pathologist

Aussie Locums; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 113,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent remuneration

Remote travel to communities

Accommodation negotiated

Job summary

Aussie Locums is seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist to support remote communities in FNQ. The role involves travel to Cape York, starting January or February for an initial 3-month locum with possible extension.

You will work with both adult and paediatric clients and lead the allied health team in delivering culturally appropriate care. Based in Cairns, you will join an AH team that travels weekly to communities, staying in shared accommodation.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registered allied health professional.
• Relevant senior-level experience in speech pathology.
• Ability to develop strategy and lead a team to improve outcomes.
• Open to travelling to all communities in the region.

Responsibilities

• Treat both adult and paediatric clients in remote communities.
• Travel with the allied health team and stay in shared accommodation.
• Provide culturally appropriate assessment and intervention.

Skills

AHPRA registered AH

Senior role experience

Leadership

Willing to travel

Job description

Great opportunity to provide SP services to some of the most remote communities in QLD. Stunning locations and unique experiences.

Senior Speech Pathologist. Job ref: 1566876

Location: Based in Cairns, QLD – with travel to communities in Cape York.

Salary: $82 – $87 per hour plus super. Travel provided, accom negotiable dependent on situation.

We are seeking a Senior Speech pathologist to work with members of communities in the beautiful Cape York region, FNQ. Locum will start in January or February and be for 3 months, with possibility of extension (optional).

The allied health team travel to different communities in the cape each week. You will travel with at least one other member of the allied health team and be housed in accommodation together (donga style, with a shared kitchen area).

You will treat both adult and paediatric patients in the communities. As this is a senior role you will need to be confident to any patients that are presented to you in a culturally appropriate way. You will also do some cultural awareness training, as it is critical to the success of the service. When ready your travel week will be Tuesday – Thursday having Monday and Friday (finish early with TOIL) in the Cairns office. When travelling you will be with other members of the Allied Health team and be accommodated close to each other.

About our Client, your new employer:

Enjoy being in a remote tropical paradise with amazing wildlife and extraordinary landscapes. The population of the area is approx. 27,000, with 67% identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The health service provides services to all age groups and are very active in the community. They provide culturally appropriate and evidence based treatment to the communities in which they work. The team are extremely dedicated and supportive of each other to achieve best outcomes in these remote communities.

A little about the role:

You will treat both adult and paediatric patients in the communities. As this is a senior role you will need to be confident to any patients that are presented to you in a culturally appropriate way. The allied health team travel to different communities in the cape each week. You will travel with at least one other member of the allied health team and be housed in accommodation together (donga style, with a shared kitchen area). You will also do some cultural awareness training, as it is critical to the success of the service. When ready your travel week will be Tuesday – Thursday having Monday and Friday (finish early with TOIL) in the Cairns office. When travelling you will be with other members of the Allied Health team and be accommodated close to each other.

Skills and Experience:

• AHPRA registered AH professional
• Relevantly experienced to undertake a Senior role
• Ability to develop strategy and lead the team to drive best outcome results
• Open to travelling to all communities in the region

Benefits:

• Excellent remuneration
• Experience the unique beauty of the Cape York Peninsula
• Based in Cairns with travel to beautiful locations
• Improve health outcomes in remote Australia
• Work with a passionate and driven team of AH professionals
• Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and explore what FNQ has to offer.