Speech Pathologist

Queensland Health; Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Queensland Health seeks a Speech Pathologist to lead the delivery of services within the Central West Hospital and Health Service. You will work as part of rural health teams to ensure high-quality care and patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes advocacy for speech pathology in rural communities and participation in health service planning and delivery. Applicants should be prepared for a rural posting and collaborative team work.

Responsibilities

• Manage the provision of Speech Pathology services within the Central West Hospital and Health Service (CWHHS).
• Participate as an active member in health teams with emphasis on delivery of Speech Pathology services within rural areas.
• Promote and advocate for Speech Pathology services within rural areas.

Job description

We care about people | We champion safety and quality | We act with integrity and accountability | We are a capable and confident workforce | We strive to improveWhat's involved - Manage the provision of Speech Pathology services within the Central West Hospital and Health Service (CWHHS). Participate as an active member in health teams with particular emphasis on the delivery of Speech Pathology services within rural areas. Promote and advocate for Speech Pathology services within rural areas.About Central West Hospital and Health Service - Our diverse and rewarding work environment is as unique and dynamic as Central West Queensland itself. Our far-reaching health services cover a region of almost 20.6 percent of Queensland, encompasses seven local government areas, and reaches 18 unique and lively communities.Expansive in the true sense of the word, the region opens new horizons painted in red earth, blue sky and burnt orange sunsets. It might feel miles away from urban life, but we are just a two-hour flight from Brisbane - well within reach of the city and South East Queensland's beautiful beaches.As a Central West Health employee, your benefits include:generous employer superannuation contribution up to 12.75%;salary packaging to increase your take home pay;17.5% annual leave loading;career development opportunities;The locals will tell you a role with Central West Health is more than just a job, and a life in central west Queensland is as iconic as the region that defines it. Be prepared to be embraced by warm, welcoming, and close-knit communities, and caring for and living among the people you work with to make a difference in their lives and yours, every day.First impressions count - Slay the application process by:Submitting your CV with a statement 'this is a true and correct representation of my work experience', signed and dated by yourself.Provide a relevant and concise cover letter that address the 'How you will be assessed' section of the attached role description.Complete the VPD paperwork and submit this as part of your application.For more insight into what Central West Health has to offer, check out our YouTube channel: Central West Hospital and Health Service.It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against measles, mumps, rubella, varicella and hepatitis B during their employment.Applications should be submitted ONLINE. Include a completed vaccine preventable disease form and evidence of immunity and vaccinations and relevant qualifications with your application. For additional information regarding the responsibilities, mandatory qualifications and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.