Speech Pathologist - Experienced or New Grad - Townsville QLD (Job - 10003466)

• Join Townsville's only community based not-for-profit, Speech Pathology provider
• Enjoy an attractive starting base salary of $73,978 - $94,544 (commensurate with experience) PLUS super and up to $15,900 salary sacrificing!
• Excellent benefits on offer, including flexible working environment, 17.5% leave loading, 5 weeks annual leave, annual return flight home and relocation assistance!
• Full time and part-time role available

Practice Information:
The organisation provides allied health, home and community supports, mental health and wellbeing and headspace services throughout rural, regional and remote Queensland. Their goal is to assist in improving the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of the clients we work with. The team aims to make sure you, your loved ones and your carers receive the help you need. Whether you’re struggling with daily tasks or just need a little extra assistance, the right healthcare could improve your quality of life. This is a multidisciplinary organisation that arranges local, professional care to suit patients’ needs, from support workers to community care drivers, physiotherapists, speech pathologists, mental health workers and more. The organisation serves over 50 communities across remote, rural and regional areas of Australia, including Townsville, Mount Isa, Longreach, Normanton, Doomadgee, Cloncurry and Mornington Island.

Position Description:
As part of a supportive, diverse, and multidisciplinary team, you’ll provide speech pathology services in collaboration with a range of other allied health professionals. You'll get to provide therapy based on clinical need without the barriers that are often present in private practice funding. You will work with a rural generalist caseload, set your own schedule and have the chance to see the real difference your work makes as you enable rural communities to live and receive high-quality holistic care. Core duties:

• Administer standardised and informal assessments and observe clients to determine the nature and extent of their speech, language, communication and/or swallowing difficulties;
• Provide individualised therapy plans that meet client goals across the lifespan;
• Deliver family centred early childhood intervention strategies.

Qualifications & Experience:
You will need to be registered, or eligible to obtain registration with Speech Pathology Australia, and have a passion for providing quality healthcare to rural communities. In addition, you will need (or be eligible):

• A combined blue card & NDIS worker screening
• A current, unrestricted 'C' class Australian Driver's Licence; and
• The right to live and work in Australia

Job Type: 
Permanent - Full Time or Part Time

After Hours Requirements: 
No

Salary Information: 

• Enjoy an attractive starting base salary of $73,978 - $94,544 (commensurate with experience) PLUS super and up to $15,900 salary sacrificing!
• Excellent benefits on offer, including flexible working environment, 17.5% leave loading, 5 weeks annual leave, annual return flight home and relocation assistance!

About Townsville:
There are plenty of lifestyle benefits associated with living and working in North Queensland. Great schools, recreational activities, James Cook University, the Great Barrier Reef, and only a stone's throw from the beautiful Magnetic Island! It is the second capital city of Queensland and has a tropical lifestyle that offers 300 days of sunshine a year. Make the move to Townsville today.

For more information on this position please contact our team!

Apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page.

Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development.

 

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