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Director Speech Pathology and Audiology - Cairns
Cairns
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Shape the future of Speech Pathology and Audiology services across Far North Queensland region in this senior leadership role. Based at Cairns Hospital, you will provide strategic direction, clinical governance and operational leadership, driving workforce capability, service innovation and high-quality patient care across diverse inpatient, outpatient and community services throughout the CHHHS.Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Management |
| Classification | HP6 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH696942 |
| Closing date | 07-Dec-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent Full Time |
| Contact person | Lenelle Baggio |
| Contact details | 07 4226 9044 Access the National Relay Service |
- Accountable for the establishment and monitoring of clinical and professional leadership and governance arrangements of speech pathology and audiology services within the CHHHS.
- Responsible for leading in the development, implementation and sustainability of speech pathology and audiology professional standards, quality improvement and risk management related to speech pathology and audiology services across the CHHHS.
- Work collaboratively with Executive Director of Allied Health to implement health reforms relevant to the profession, as well as the national health reform agenda.
- Utilise higher level interpersonal and negotiation skills to advocate for human and financial resources to promote strategic initiatives and provide authoritative counsel to the management teams and clinical directors throughout the CHHHS.
- Apply a high level of clinical knowledge and skills to the management of the Speech Pathology and Audiology Department's clinical services, ensuring alignment with the CHHHS organisational goals.
- Apply detailed knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, workplace instructions, Health Service Directives, and their application within the fields of speech pathology and audiology.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
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What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
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Further information
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