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Job details

Role details

The Speech Pathology Department at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Senior Speech Pathologist (Paediatrics) to join their team on a temporary basis. Applications across all experience levels, including student approaching graduation will be accepted.

How to apply and for mandatory requirements regarding this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Your opportunity

Deliver high-level speech pathology clinical services and leadership across multiple areas of paediatric care, within the Mackay Hospital and Health Service (MHHS) as a member of the multidisciplinary team.

What this opportunity offers

• A wide variety of clinical caseloads
• Speech pathology and multidisciplinary team environment
• Regular and supportive clinical supervision and professional support
• Digital Hospital with access to relevant technology and information systems to succeed in role
• Involvement in the direction and development of the speech pathology service (e.g. portfolios, quality improvement)
• Comprehensive professional development programs, opportunities and supports including:

• Supported clinical upskilling across specialist areas (e.g. Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study, laryngectomy management, tracheostomy management, paediatric feeding)
• Learning packages and frameworks for extension of clinical and non-clinical skills (e.g. oncology, clinical supervision and education; leadership)
• State-wide professional networks and working groups
• Professional Development Allowance in addition to in-house opportunities and base salary

Some of our great benefits on offer

• Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
• Flexible working arrangements
• A diverse work culture
• Career development and progression
• Professional development opportunities
• Education opportunities, Study and Research
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport
• Relocation support can be negotiated.

Here's what our current and recent team members have to say about working as part of Mackay Speech Pathology:

“MBH was a great place to start my career! The team was so supportive and I was able to get great experience in a range of clinical areas. It really set me up for the next stage of my career in the best way possible.”

“Moving to a new city without any friends or family can be daunting, especially as an early career Speech Pathologist, however from the moment I arrived at Mackay Base Hospital I felt extremely welcomed by the Speech Pathology team and wider Multidisciplinary team as a whole. I felt extremely supported in my learning and supervision, and found the peer supervision, Journal clubs, and related evidence based discussion with my colleagues helpful in my development as a Speech Pathologist.”

“One of the many reasons I enjoyed my time working at Mackay Base Hospital was the caseload variety. Even as a HP3 clinician I was trained in, and worked within several areas of more complex speech pathology practice including laryngectomy, cancer care and ICU.”

“Really fantastic and supportive team to work with. Great opportunities across a variety of caseloads and specialty areas.”

 “I love the caseload variety that is available working within the Mackay speech pathology team. The size of the regional hospital and associated services allows for exposure to a variety of caseloads and patient presentations, including specialist caseloads, without the requirement to stay working within one specific area.”

Further information

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

Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).

Documents

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

• Role Description (PDF, 2.61MB)
  Role Description
  
  QH Information for Applicants (PDF, 939KB)
  Information Package for Applicants