Senior Audiologist

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (up to 04/10/2024)
Position Classification: Audiologist Level 3
Remuneration: $54.76 - $56.54 per hour
Hours Per Week: up to 18
Requisition ID: REQ465191

The Audiology Service at Westmead Hospital performs standard diagnostic audiological assessments (PTA, immittance testing, speech testing and OAEs) and advanced diagnostic assessments (ABR and vestibular function testing). The ideal candidate should possess experience in both areas but candidates with proven experience in standard audiological assessment and a willingness to learn advanced diagnostic assessments are encouraged to apply.

Where you'll be working

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Holroyd and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond' and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment.

Benefits of working for Western Sydney Local Health District 

• Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees)  http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary  
• Meal entertainment lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay.  (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional counselling and coaching service that offers confidential, short-term support for work-related and personal issues, which you and your immediate family can access
• Managers Support - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) professional consultative service for all managers, HR or senior staff that is confidential and unlimited for people management support
• Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards
• Recognition of prior relevant service may be considered toward commencing salary 
• Leave may be transferrable from other public sector agencies in accordance with leave mobility provisions

What you'll be doing

This role provides audiological services to Western Sydney Local Health District. In this role you will conduct Audiology specific work of using professional initiative and judgement to contribute to overall clinical management.
This role supports the head of department to contribute to the development of teaching, research and clinical practice initiatives and advancements for the Audiology Service and for the Allied Health Directorate.

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.  For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.