Job details

North West Hospital and Health Service (HHS)

• Unique locations
• Friendly communities
• Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives

Working with us

• Up to $70,000 in incentive payments may be available under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme
• Rural and Remote incentive: Category B allowance of $231.94 p.f.
• Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.

Professionally, our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.

PLUS a $3,395 p.a. allowance to assist with external development, and 3 days p.a. leave for attending training or conferences.

The lifestyle in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.

Once a raw frontier town built in the heart of North West Queensland around the vast mineral resources, Mount Isa has grown into a thriving industrial and commercial centre renowned for its friendly and welcoming nature.

Affectionately known as the ‘oasis of the outback,' Mount Isa represents over 50 nationalities which give the city a unique cosmopolitan flavour. People enjoy living in this modern community, with restaurants, excellent health care, shopping, churches, clubs, service clubs and social activities. You will love the yearly carnival of festivities and celebrations including the Mount Isa Rodeo.

The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.

Transfer and appointment expenses may be negotiated.

Mount Isa is a great place to live and work!

About the role

Deliver high level Speech Pathology clinical services (which may include assessment, investigation, diagnosis, treatment, and case management) within a single or multidisciplinary team, in accordance with evidence-based practice and prescribed professional and ethical standards, to inpatients and outpatients at Mount Isa Hospital. 

Requirements

• Mandatory requirements are a tertiary degree in Speech Pathology providing eligibility for practicing membership to Speech Pathology Australia
• Certified Practicing Speech Pathology Status with Speech Pathology Australia is desirable
• This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.

Interested?

Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.

Apply ONLINE: https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-MI598825

Contact: Mackenzie Bagley on 07 4744 4447

Applications close: Monday, 4 November 2024

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Our vision is to be Queensland's leading HHS delivering excellence in remote healthcare to our patients, working as an integral part of the community.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QH Applicant Information Kit (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  Info Sheet_Documentation Preparation - new candidates 26.09.2024 (PDF, 75KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MI598825 Senior Speech Pathologist (PDF, 389KB)
  Role Description