Speech Pathologist Level 3 - Brighter Beginnings Health and Development Checks - QueanbeyanEmployment Type: Temporary Full Time to 30 June 2026Location: QueanbeyanPosition Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 3Remuneration: $53.00 - $54.77 per hourHours Per Week: 34Requisition ID: REQ564867Applications Close: 6 April 2025Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closingWhat we offer:Flexible work arrangementsSalary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasingCorporate Health and Fitness program10.5% Superannuation on top of your gross incomeAnnual Leave LoadingWhere you will be workingThere is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW and you will be amazed at what you will have access to - and it all comes without the queues and crowds of a big city. Queanbeyan offers an enviable lifestyle and affordable property surrounded by an eclectic mix of small towns and villages. With Canberra just a 5-minute drive away, you can enjoy all the attractions of the nation’s capital along with fabulous restaurants. Connect easily and quickly with the world through the Canberra International Airport, with the beach and ski fields just 2 hours away.What you'll be doingThe Brighter Beginnings initiative is a collaboration between NSW Health and NSW Department of Education to implement preschool health and development checks. The Speech Pathologist will deliver screening, assessment, provision of recommendations and interventions, to children in the Early Education setting. Training of Early Educators will be an integral part of the role. The Speech Pathologist will provide high quality comprehensive speech pathology services to the patients, clients and carers of the Southern NSW Local Health District (SNSWLHD), to promote optimal health outcomes. The senior Speech Pathologist is also responsible for assisting the Brighter Beginnings Project Lead to supervise staff, and students and assist with operational and professional matters, and to maintain a positive workplace culture.Selection CriteriaTertiary degree in speech pathology (or equivalent) with eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia.Excellent negotiation, decision making and advocacy skills including collaborative stakeholder consultation, and proven ability in liaising with multi agencies and building capacity across different providers.Demonstrated high level verbal and written communication skills, time management and computer literacy, and ability to analyse and interpret evidence-based practice.Demonstrated, recent and relevant experience in management of complex paediatric clinical practice, including case management in the community.Demonstrated experience supervising staff and/or students.Proven experience in the delivery and evaluation of education sessions to a variety of staff groups.Demonstrated experience participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of local service delivery incorporating the quality improvement process and evidence-based practice.Current unrestricted drivers' licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires, which may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community it serves. We strive to deliver responsive healthcare by fostering a workplace that values lived experience and celebrates diversity. Our workplace is inclusive, respectful, collaborative and safe. We warmly welcome people of diverse backgrounds to apply for a role at Southern. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all age groups, people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people who identify as neurodivergent.Applicants can request reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please contact (convenor) should you require assistance.If you are an Aboriginal person and seek support in applying for a role, please visit the Stepping Up website, which has been designed to support Aboriginal job applicants in applying for positions at NSW Health.Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific DiseasesThis is a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.Australian Work RightsPlease note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa.Need more information?1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Jacqueline Hogbin 0400 253 739 or jacqueline.hogbin@health.nsw.gov.auNSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.
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