An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Speech Pathology leader to join Allied Health Services as Director of Speech Pathology. You will provide strategic leadership for Speech Pathology services, driving excellence in clinical care, workforce development, governance, and innovation to improve health outcomes across the community, while enjoying the attractive coastal lifestyle, welcoming community, and career opportunities that come with living and working in Bundaberg.

Job details

Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.

Your opportunity:

• To provide independent, well-developed speech pathology clinical services and high-level operational management of the Speech Pathology Department at Bundaberg Hospital.
• To professionally lead speech pathology services within the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service (North and Rurals) and provide high level strategic direction and advocacy within multiple speciality areas and multidisciplinary teams across the Hospital and Health Service.
• To operationally manage the Bundaberg Speech Pathology department delivering services to patients of Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service in accordance with organisational goals.

Permanent Full Time (76 hours p.f.) or Permanent Part Time Positions (hours negotiable)

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $172,615 p.a., comprising salary between $144,991 - $151,289 p.a. (f/t) or salary rates between $73.13 - $76.30 p.h. (p/t), employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP5) (Permanent Full Time, 76 hours p.f. or Permanent Part Time Positons, hours negotiable) (Applications will remain current for 12 months) Job Ad Reference: H2606WB685203

Other benefits include an attractive and competitive employment package designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing and professional growth:  

• Generous employer superannuation contribution of up to 12.75%
• Annual Leave Loading of 17.5%
• Access to extensive salary sacrificing options to maximise your take-home pay
• Dedicated Clinical Professional Development Allowance and paid Professional Development Leave
• Flexible work arrangements to support work–life balance
• The opportunity to enjoy a lower cost of living while working in beautiful regional Bundaberg, with access to coastal living, strong community connections and a relaxed lifestyle

Discover Bundaberg   

Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.  

How to apply:

The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***

Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure

‘Care, connection and compassion for all'

Further information

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

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Documents

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

• Launch your career with the WBHHS (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants Jan 2020 (PDF)
  
  Document Preparation Guide (PDF)
  
  H2606WB685203 RD (PDF)