Description
The Team
The North West Speech Pathology Team provides services to inpatient, outpatient, rehabilitation patients and community patients. We are located at North West Regional Hospital, Mersey Community Hospital and Devonport Community & Health Services Centre as well as visiting our Primary Health sites and other community settings.
The Role
Assist the Manager with coordination and management of the Speech Pathology Service in the North West. Provide Clinical Leadership and direction to the team that provides services to the adult population.
You will need:
- Excellent clinical skills & knowledge to work with adult inpatient and outpatient presentations
- Flexibility to manage a clinical caseload, lead the Adult team and carry out other duties including reviewing & developing policies and procedures, service review and planning and leading and supporting others with Quality Improvement projects.
- Experience in managing human resources including recruitment, orientation, rostering, supervision and performance development
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Why Tasmania
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Details of appointment
Permanent part time, day worker position, working 45.6 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you can join our team!
*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary
$131,122 to $138,984 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025
Salary Packaging
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Allowances
Please note that access to salaries beyond $135,445 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
Professional Development Allowance of up to $1000 per annum.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Requirements
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Tertiary qualification/program of study accredited by Speech Pathology Australia
- Eligible for membership with the Speech Pathology Australia
Or where regulatory requirements exist, NDIS Q&S Commission Provider Registration Requirements
- Full member of Speech Pathology Australia
- Current Working with Children Registration
