Speech Pathologist

Job no: 877213
Work type: Full time
Location: Far North
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health
  • Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Child Health & Development Team Speech Pathologist, Whyalla/Port Augusta
  • AHP1/2 | Full Time | Ongoing
  • Multiple Positions Available | 2.0 FTE
  • Base Salary Range: $68,478 - $102,240 p.a
  • In addition to base salary, this position attracts Superannuation, Leave Loading and Salary Sacrificing Benefits (salary packaging).
  • New Graduates are encouraged to apply!

Join our team and use your passion and expertise to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients in our community!

About Us:

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breath taking views, endless adventures and friendly and diverse communities. With a short commute to work, you’ll have more time in your day to spend with your family, friends and explore the many attractions of the Flinders and Upper North region. With wide-open spaces, parks and sports and access to many recreational activities, you’ll find something to enjoy outside of work. There is access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education, making it a great place to raise a family.

You will become a part of a supportive and welcoming team and have opportunities to work in a variety of settings whilst working across both discipline specific and multi-disciplinary teams. You’ll also have access to continuing education and development opportunities, allowing you to grow your career, all while working to improve community health outcomes and wellbeing.

Find out more about working with the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network at: Working at the FUNLHN

Want to discover more watch: Come and Discover FUNLHN!

 FUNLHN Information Page.pdf

 

Service:

Allied and Community Health Service

Our Allied and Community Health Teams are multi-disciplinary teams who work together towards the common goal of improving health outcomes of our community members. Services are based in Port Augusta and Whyalla, with regular outreach clinics held in Roxby Downs, Quorn, Hawker, Maree and Leigh Creek. We offer a wide range of centre-based, in-home and community-based services to people of all ages and tailor our services to best meet our client needs. To find out more about the Services at Country Health Connect - Flinders and Upper North Community Health Service | SA Health

 About Whyalla.pdf

 About Port Augusta.pdf

 

Relocation and Accommodation Assistance:

  • Financial assistance for relocation may be available for eligible applicants for appointments prior to 31 December 2024. Further details regarding this can be found here
  • Accommodation support may be available - conditions apply

 

Support and Training:

  • Supervision – as per the Regional LHN Allied Health Supervision Framework
  • Access to Professional Development funding
  • Support with transitioning into professional practice – through the Transition to Professional Practice Program for Allied Health Professionals (AHP1). Transition to Professional Practice Program for Allied Health Professionals (AHPs) | SA Health 
  • Scholarships may be available to undertake a Certificate of Rural General Practice/Graduate Diploma of Rural Generalist Practice via the Allied Health Rural Generalist Pathway (AHRGP) Rural Generalist Program - JCU Australia
  • Access to contextual Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training (specific to the region) and access to Aboriginal Liaison Officers and Aboriginal Health Practitioners
  • Links with Rural Support Service (RSS) – for useful resources and professional support and/or Clinical Governance

 

About the Role:

As a Regional Child Health & Development Speech Pathologist (AHP1), you'll be instrumental in delivering a comprehensive suite of health services tailored to the unique needs of the local community. Under the guidance of the Regional Clinical Senior Speech Pathologist, you'll work within a dynamic, multi-professional team of health professionals and service providers, applying a blend of preventative strategies, early intervention techniques, and therapeutic approaches to enhance the development and well-being of children and families. This is a fantastic opportunity to have a direct and meaningful impact on community health, while also benefiting from a collaborative and supportive environment.

In the more advanced role of Regional Child Health & Development Speech Pathologist (AHP2), you'll bring your clinical expertise and professional competence to plan, implement, and evaluate a broad range of services with minimal clinical direction. You'll work autonomously, while also contributing to the supervision and development of less experienced allied health professionals, assistants, and students. As a valued member of the team, you'll play a key role in integrating services across multiple sectors, ensuring a holistic approach to child health and development. This is an exciting opportunity for experienced practitioners to take on a leadership role within a supportive, community-focused environment.

Learn more about our Allied Health workforce

Looking for a change in scenery? – Allied Health

 

About You:

  • Must hold a recognised qualification within the Speech Pathology profession and be eligible for full membership of the relevant allied health Professional Association.

AHP1:

  • Provide a broad range of clinical services, selecting, adopting and applying methods, procedures and standards which are generally well established and straight forward.
  • Exercise professional judgment within prescribed areas, with support from a Clinical Senior to verify methods and results.
  • Provide straight forward clinical services, including one-on-one, group and health promotion activities.
  • Manage and prioritise personal workload.

AHP2:

  • Apply professional expertise, developing generalist/specialist knowledge, clinical competence and experience to provide professional services to client groups in circumstances requiring increasingly complex practice skills.
  • Exercise professional judgment in the selection and adaptation of established methods, procedures, and techniques within the profession.
  • May provide a broad range of clinical and consultative services across a range of service settings, including one-on-one, group based and health promotion activities.
  • Manage and prioritise personal workload and support others in developing workload management plans, including in the allocation of team resources.

Please refer to the role descriptions below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

 

Applicant Information:

  • The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
  • Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
  • SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 877213

 

Want To Know More? Contact:

Kellie Sarret - A/Regional TL CHDT/NDIS Program, 8648 8327, Kellie.Sarret@sa.gov.au 

 

Application Closing Date: Thursday 12th December 2024 - 11.55PM

 

Attachments:

Download File 877213 AHP1 Role Description.pdf

Download File 877213 AHP2 Role Description.pdf

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SA Health

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Country South Australia

Work type

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