Virtual Speech Pathology Project Officer

To apply for this position, please address the following Selection Criteria

1. A bachelor or post graduate degree in Speech Pathology which provides eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia. Knowledge, skills and experience to meet the requirements of the NSW Health Professionals Award Level 2.
2. Demonstrated highly proficient written, verbal, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
3. Extensive specialist or broad generalist knowledge, clinical proficiency and ability to work collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, taking leadership in clinical decision making.
4. Ability to effectively prioritise and organise own work / caseload.
5. Demonstrated commitment to evidence based practice
6. Demonstrated experience in leading ongoing quality improvement activities and a knowledge of the research process
7. Demonstrated high level problem solving and project management skills.
8. A current license to drive in NSW.

Need more information?

• View the Position Description for this job
• Find out more about applying for this position
• For role related queries or questions please contact Sarah Langford on Sarah.Langford@health.nsw.gov.au or 0408 615 394 

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible. For guidance with the application process, please visit our website page.

This is a targeted position in accordance with GSE Rule 26: Employment of eligible persons. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to suitable Aboriginal applicants in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities. Aboriginal applicants will be required to demonstrate Aboriginality in addition to addressing the selection criteria. Applicants can upload their Confirmation of Aboriginality as an attachment to their application.

Stepping Up – Close the Gap

The Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) is working in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply for this role. For more information about this please contact Chantal Bates from the AES on 0458 301 956 or via email chantal.bates@aes.org.au or Abbey Orcher from the AES on 0408 663 482 or via email abbey.orcher@aes.org.au. Alternatively, applicants can visit our website for more information.

Talent pool

If the selection panel identifies a surplus of suitable candidates for the role, an eligibility list may be created where candidates may be offered casual, permanent or temporary full-time or part-time positions within the next 12 months.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases

If you are applying for a Category A position, please read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2018_009. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.

The Stepping Up website aims to assist Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander applicants understand how to apply for roles with NSW Health by clarifying the recruitment and onboarding process. For more information, please visit the Stepping Up website.

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