Senior Speech Pathologist & Clinical Leader

Department of Health, Tasmania; Hobart; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 126,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Department of Health, Tasmania seeks a Senior Speech Pathologist to lead and develop clinical practice within the Community Rehabilitation Unit in Hobart. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to assess, plan and deliver speech pathology services for adults in clinic and in home/community settings.

Key responsibilities include providing professional leadership, upholding professional codes of conduct, and supporting best-practice standards across CRU.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification accredited by Speech Pathology Australia.
• Eligible for membership with the Speech Pathology Australia or NDIS Q&S Commission provider registration requirements.
• Full member of Speech Pathology Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and ensure best practice standards for speech pathology services.
• Assess, plan and deliver speech pathology services for clients and their carers referred to the Community Rehabilitation Unit, Southern Tasmania.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team in assessment, planning and delivery of services.
• Contribute to client and carer education and home/community program delivery.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Client-centred care

Education

Speech pathology (accredited)

Job description

The Department of Health, Tasmania seeks a Senior Speech Pathologist to lead and develop clinical practice within the Community Rehabilitation Unit in Hobart. You will work with an interdisciplinary team to assess, plan and deliver speech pathology services for adults in clinic and in home/community settings.

Key responsibilities include providing professional leadership, upholding professional codes of conduct, and supporting best-practice standards across CRU.