New Graduate Paediatric Speech Pathologist (Level 1)
Sydney Local Health District is one of the top performing local health districts in New South Wales. It is made up of hospitals and health services delivered in various locations in the community and also in people’s homes.
Our vision is excellence in health and healthcare for all!
About your New Career
Employment Type: 2 x Temporary Full Time up to January 2027; 38 hours per week
Position Classification: Speech Pathologist Level 1
Remuneration: $1,359.63 - $1,588.75 per week + annual leave loading + 11.5% Superannuation
Location: Croydon Health Centre / Forest Lodge Community Health Centre
Requisition ID: REQ522109
Where you will be based
This position will be based at Croydon Health Centre or Forest Lodge Community Health Centre.
About the Opportunity
In this role, you are responsible for providing high quality Speech Pathology service to patients and carers in order to ensure the provision of optimal health outcomes. This will involve the assessment, treatment and planning of services for patients with dysphagia and communication disorders. Clinical cover may be required at times for staff within the department as directed by the Head of Department.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
The Ideal Candidate is someone who has...
- A Bachelor or post graduate degree in Speech Pathology that provides eligibility for full membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
- Completed a Speech Pathology course in the calendar year prior to commencement of New Graduate role in the following calendar year, with evidence of excellent academic performance.
- Knowledge, skills and undergraduate clinical experiences in Speech Pathology practice and the provision of services to paediatric feeding and communication disorders.
Benefits and Perks!
- Allocated Day Off each month.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging up to $9,009, Novated Car Leasing, meal entertainment allowance up to $2,650. For more information, please visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Paid parental leave & annual leave loading.
- Access to free courses, qualification and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Health & Wellbeing: discounted Fitness Passport, free nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals, access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families and yearly flu shots etc.
For more information about the benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
About working for SLHD
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact Nicole Donato on 0425 293 262.
We are excited to invite you to join our friendly team. Applying is easy!
Applications Close: Monday 7 October 2024
