Speech Pathologist Level 3 - Brighter Beginnings Health and Development Checks - Queanbeyan

Job Description

Speech Pathologist Level 3 - Brighter Beginnings Health and Development Checks - Queanbeyan Employment Type : Temporary Full Time to 30 June 2026Location: QueanbeyanPosition Classification : Speech Pathologist Level 3Remuneration : $53.00 - $54.77 per hourHours Per Week : 34Requisition ID : REQ549522Applications Close: 2 February 2025Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing What we offer: Flexible work arrangements Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing Corporate Health and Fitness program 10.5% Superannuation on top of your gross income Annual Leave Loading Where you will be working There is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW. 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. What you'll be doing The 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, assist with operational and professional matters, and maintain a positive workplace culture. Selection Criteria Tertiary 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 analyze and interpret evidence-based practice. Demonstrated, recent, and relevant experience in the 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. 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 Diseases This is a Category ‘A’ position. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015. 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 Rights Please 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?For role-related queries or questions contact Claire Blewett on 0448 643 279 or email #J-18808-Ljbffr