Are you an experienced Speech Pathologist looking to take the next step in your career? Join our dynamic Speech Pathology team at Bundaberg Hospital and make a meaningful impact on adult patient care within a supportive and collaborative environment. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Speech Pathologist to deliver advanced clinical services to adult patients across acute, subacute, and outpatient settings. In this role, you will provide leadership, clinical supervision, and contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives.

Job details

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

Your opportunity: 

The purpose of this role is to deliver Speech Pathology services within Speech Pathology Department. This includes:

• To independently provide high level contemporary speech pathology clinical services to eligible inpatients and outpatients of Bundaberg Hospital.
• To contribute to the advancement of speech pathology services and multidisciplinary services across the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service (North), through the provision of clinical leadership, governance, supervision, and professional advocacy.
• To be actively involved in service development, quality improvement, education, supervision, and research activities.

Temporary Full Time (76 hours p.f.) from date of appointment for up to 12 months with the possibility of extension

Find out more in the Role Description.

Our offer:

You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $157,360 p.a., comprising salary between $128,169 - $137,918 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP4) (Temporary Full Time, 76 hours p.f., from date of appointment for up to 12 months with the possibility of extension) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2604WB681255

Other benefits include:   

• Generous superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%)
• Annual Leave Loading (17.5%)
• Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
• Professional Development Allowance 
• Professional Development Leave 
• Flexible work arrangements
• Lower cost of living

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)
  
  H2604WB681255 RD (PDF)