The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.

Our purpose is `great care every day'.

Do you have what it takes to make a substantial contribution to our vision, purpose and values?

• Contribute to a high performing team, demonstrating a culture that lives our values.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and other providers.
• Are you a person who meets challenges head on.

About your opportunity

Fixed term temporary part-time, 45.6 hours per fortnight, commencing asap up to 26/1/2025 with a possibility of extension.

Deliver advanced level speech pathology clinical services and professional leadership across various clinical care areas at the Townsville University Hospital delivering services to stakeholders/customers of Queensland Health in accordance with organisational goals.

Manage and coordinate speech pathologists working within clinical care teams delivering speech pathology clinical services to stakeholders/customers of Queensland Health at The Townsville University Hospital.

Generous pro rata remuneration package (based on full-time equivalent value) up to $7,747 p.m. comprising:

• Salary range of $65.63 to $68.49 p.h. (HP5)
• Annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.

Other employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options ( https://www.health.qld.gov.au/employment/conditions/salary/sacrifice ), shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.

Requirements

• • Mandatory qualification in Speech Therapy/Pathology.
  • Proof of qualification, registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and possession of a current practising certificate.
  • Certified Practicing Speech Pathology Status with Speech Pathology Australia is desirable.
  • This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.It is a mandatory requirement to be and to remain vaccinated against COVID-19.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Why make the change?

Appreciate the change of pace as you immerse yourself in a tropical North Queensland lifestyle.

Living in Townsville ( https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/about-townsville/living-in-townsville ); a vibrant, dynamic city and the largest regional centre in northern Australia allows easy access to The Strand ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbDy257N5-o ) and Magnetic Island. ( https://www.magneticislandtourism.com/about-magnetic-island )

Interested..?

Contact: Wendy Comben on 07 4433 2330.

Apply ONLINE by: Thursday 27 April 2023.