Remuneration : $70,944 - $101,211 per annum super Employment Type : Temporary Full Time until January 2027 Position Classification : Speech Pathologist Lvl 1/2 Location : East Maitland Community Health Service Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : REQ531239 Applications Close : Sunday, 24th November 2024 Do you have a passion for paediatrics and want to develop you paediatric Speech Pathology skills? Are you looking for a New Graduate role with NSW Health? About the role: We are excited to offer a two-year New Graduate position for a Speech Pathologist within the Lower Hunter team. On a daily basis, you would be working with the community paediatric Speech Pathology team to complete assessments and interventions for paediatric populations. This would be predominantly working with children aged 0-12 years who have mild or isolated speech and language delays. The team provides high-quality care to children and their families, with the opportunity for you to learn from senior staff. You would be supported by a dynamic and friendly team to provide patient-centred Speech pathology services. This new role would give you the chance to implement some fun and innovative models of care. For instance you would be able to deliver education for families and caregivers, develop videos for Education centres and use virtual care to monitor progress and provide additional support for kids and their families. You would also deliver outreach services to surrounding sites, to help children access the services they need when they need it. You would be part of a Paediatric New graduate program, working with other Speech pathologists and Occupational therapists across our district. This is a great way to make a difference, build connections and make a great start to your career. Where you’ll be working: Based at East Maitland Community Health Centre, with potential to base at other sites in the Lower Hunter including Maitland, Kurri Kurri and Cessnock District Hospitals. About You: Has a passion for providing patient-centred care and working with children and their families Is keen to participate in ongoing team projects and service developments Has a willingness to learn and develop skills across all areas of paediatric Speech pathology Motivated and flexible, committed to the wellbeing and quality outcomes of clients Enjoys working as part of a supportive speech pathology and multidisciplinary team Has graduated from university within the last year. Requirements: Must hold a bachelor or post graduate degree in speech pathology which provides eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia, or other qualification deemed equivalent by the employer. Current eligibility to drive in NSW and the ability and willingness to travel for work purposes which may involve driving long distances What we can offer you: At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Proximity to shopping and other services ADO's each month (for full time employees) 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) Salary packaging options Fitness Passport Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Melissa Parkin on melissa.parkinhealth.nsw.gov.au Information for Applicants: Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and s election criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help in digenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: http://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp. This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD202 4_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy. Salary Packaging : is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle lease s, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS via nswhealthsalarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses. Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn