Senior Speech Pathologist (Level 4) - Port Macquarie Base Hospital
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- Speech Pathologist
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- REQ553297 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time - to March 2026
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 4
Remuneration: 121658 - 124607
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ553297
Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa).
We are seeking a Senior Clinical Speech Pathologist to work as part of our multi-disciplinary Stroke and Speech Pathology Team. In this role, you will use your advanced clinical skills to provide a high quality and responsive Speech Pathology service to acute and subacute inpatients with stroke and is supported by a complementary part-time Level 4 Speech Pathologist equating to a full-time service.
Located at Port Macquarie Base Hospital, this role has a network-wide focus across the Hastings Macleay Clinical Network supporting outreach to neighbouring facilities such as Wauchope Rehabilitation Unit and Kempsey District Hospital.
You will be part of a highly supportive Speech Pathology department consisting of both junior and senior staff working in a range of clinical areas. In this role you will work collaboratively with the wider team across areas of complex care to provide support, education and training to less experienced speech pathologists and students. As a senior clinician you will play a vital part in provision of instrumental assessment such as VFSS and clinician led FEES, and if not already independent in these clinical areas, will be supported in development by an onsite clinical specialist in the team.
This position may interest a Level 3 senior clinician ready to take on the next step in their career and clinical development. Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out to discuss this opportunity.
This vacancy is to provide maternity leave relief and has the potential to extend beyond this period, there may also be additional hours available to increase beyond the advertised 20 hours.
What you'll be doing
About you, do you have?
- Bachelor or post graduate degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent and eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
- Demonstrated extensive level of postgraduate clinical experience in acute dysphagia management, communication and swallowing rehabilitation across both inpatient and outpatient settings.
- Experience in conducting Videofluoroscopy Swallow Studies, laryngectomy and tracheostomy care.
Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit
Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.
We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer.
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Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s. These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.
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For role related queries or questions contact Julie Williams on Julie.Adamson1@health.nsw.gov.au
For Diversity, Equity & Inclusion enquiries, please contact the District Manager - MNCLHD-Inclusion@nsw.health.gov.au
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