The Role
An opportunity has become available for an Audiologist to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.
You will
1. Undertake routine audiological tasks with established protocols including diagnosis, rehabilitation, case management, record keeping and reporting in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards.
2. As experience builds, apply increasingly independent clinical judgement/decision making to more complex clinical cases under the supervision of a more senior clinician
3. Provide input into the development of clinical practices, procedures and protocols within the Audiology service
4. Develop the ability to use evidence-based practice for clinical decision making and actively engage in the Audiology Research strategy
About you
To be successful in this position you will require:
5. A tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in audiology
6. Registration with Audiology Australia
7. Blue card / Working with children check (GCH will cover cost)
8. Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
9. Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
10. Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
11. Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)
Benefits
12. Flexible work options
13. Career Development
14. Salary Packaging
15. Modern Facilities
16. Diverse Work Culture
17. Research Opportunities
18. 12.75% super
19. 17.5% leave loading
Salary
20. Temporary full time (8.5 months with the possibility of extension)
21. Base salary ranging from $2 941.70 - $4 323.80 per fortnight
About Us
The Audiology service for Gold Coast Health is located at the Gold Coast University Hospital and closely located alongside the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) service. Audiology predominantly supports children referred for audiological testing under the Queensland Healthy Hearing Program and patients of all ages referred by hospital specialist teams including the ENT department, Paediatrics and Child Development Services.
About Gold Coast Health
22. Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
23. Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
24. More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
25. Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
26. Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
27. A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
28. Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong
How to Apply
Click APPLY to submit your application by Friday, 19 July 2024
Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.
Job Ad reference: GC576751
Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.