We are seeking a highly skilled Speech Pathologist to join our dynamic team, providing essential support and services to individuals with communication and swallowing disorders in a rewarding and interdisciplinary environment.We’re excited to offer a Speech Pathologist position within a multidisciplinary team at CQ Health, where you'll provide high-quality clinical services to adult and paediatric patients with communication and swallowing disorders in various settings. You will supervise and train speech pathology students and allied health assistants while contributing to quality improvement projects that enhance clinical services in the region.Join us in making a positive impact on our patients' lives!The Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast, and Mount Morgan Speech Pathology Department is a vibrant and innovative team. We are committed to delivering high quality, safe, equitable health care and are passionate about educating the emerging health workforce. We provide clinical services that prioritise the prevention, diagnosis and therapeutic management of communication and swallowing disorders to enhance the health and welfare of Central Queenslanders. We support patients across the lifespan through the provision of preventative, diagnostic, rehabilitative and palliative speech pathology services which includes:Inpatient clinical services: adult and paediatric acute and sub-acute services.Outpatient and community clinical services: adult communication and swallowing, paediatric communication and swallowing, complex infant feeding, complex multidisciplinary paediatric diagnostics, oncology, specialist ear, nose and throat, laryngectomy and voice clinics.Outpatient and Inpatient Instrumental assessment clinics: videofluoroscopy swallow study (VFSS); flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES); endoscopic evaluation of voice (EEV).Outreach and telehealth services to rural and regional sites as well as to patient homes.About the role:Opportunities exist to deliver speech pathology clinical services as a member of a multidisciplinary and speech pathology team to consumers of CQ Health.This position will work to:Provide high quality clinical speech pathology services to adult and paediatric patients with communication and swallowing disorders in hospital and out of hospital, in a varied range of clinical locations and models of care.Provide clinical supervision and training to speech pathology students, allied health assistants, members of the multidisciplinary team and fellow speech pathologists with emerging skills.Contribute to the development of the speech pathology profession and clinical service within the region through participation in quality improvement projects.About you:The successful applicant must hold a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in Speech Pathology from a recognised tertiary institution.The successful applicant must demonstrate eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia (certified practicing membership with Speech Pathology Australia is desirable).Upcoming graduates awaiting conferral of qualifications and registration will be considered for this role.What we offer:Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 is comprised of:An hourly rate between $43.68 - $58.59 p.h.12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% leave loadingAdditional BenefitsOngoing Professional Development and Education OpportunitiesFlexible Work-Life Balance and VarietyGenerous Salary Sacrificing OptionsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportVaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.How to apply:To apply, please submit the following:Your current CV or resume, including referees.A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.Applications close: Wednesday, 5 February 2025#RockhamptonFurther informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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