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• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Country Health Connect, Port Lincoln
• Salary: $68,478 - $102,240 p.a - AHP1/AHP2
• Temporary Full Time (up to 31 December 2025)

Join our Country Health Connect team as a Speech Pathologist!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals through speech pathology? We invite you to be part of a dynamic multi-disciplinary team that delivers a comprehensive and integrated range of health services tailored to the needs of our vibrant communities in the Eyre & Far North Local Health Network (LHN).

About the Role:

As a Speech Pathologist, you will play a crucial role in delivering a spectrum of services including preventative care, early intervention, treatment/therapy, and evaluation approaches. Your expertise will be integral in improving communication and swallowing abilities, enhancing the quality of life for individuals across our region.

You will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team of health professionals and service providers, contributing to a collaborative and holistic approach to patient care. This role involves providing regional services to multiple communities on a regular and rostered basis, ensuring that our health services are accessible and responsive to local needs.

This role is offered as AHP1 or AHP2 and classification will be determined by knowledge and experience. At the AHP1 level you will receive clinical advice, mentorship, and support from AHP3 and AHP2 Speech Pathologists and access regular clinical support and formal supervision in line with the Allied Health Clinical Governance Framework. At the AHP2 level you will be clinically accountable to and receive support from the Clinical Senior (AHP3) Speech Pathologist as outlined in the Allied Health Clinical Support Framework.

The incumbent is able to reside in any of the following communities: Port Lincoln, Elliston, Streaky Bay, Ceduna, Wudinna, Cleve, Cowell, Kimba, Tumby Bay or Cummins. You will be required to provide a regional service to more than one community within the Eyre & Far North LHN including those listed above on a regular and rostered schedule.

Qualifications

You must hold a recognised qualification within Speech Pathology and be eligible for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia. It is desirable to participate in Speech Pathology Australia’s accredited Continuing Professional Development program as a requirement of a self-regulated profession.

The Region

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 440,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.

With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you.  The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.

Country Health Connect focuses on the delivery of exceptional care to those living within our communities who require some support to remain living independently or reside in one of our residential aged care facilities.

Our professional and caring staff deliver health care and wellbeing support across regional South Australia in hospitals, local health services, community centres, residential aged care facilities and clients’ own homes.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN and all that we can offer visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
• Ongoing clinical support and mentorship to help you thrive in your role.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Applicant Information

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working 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 appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check 
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients) 

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

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: 877475

Enquiries

Application Closing Date

25 September 2024, 11:55PM

Attachments

877475 Speech Pathologist - Job Pack.pdf

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