Speech Pathologist (Graduate or Professional)
Job No:
19224
Location:
Emerald, QLD
- Graduates encouraged to apply - excellent opportunity to be mentored by an experienced speech pathologist!
- Attractive remuneration $55,000 - $77,000 plus salary sacrificing options available!
- You will be encouraged to work under a right of private practice agreement!
- Enjoy flexibility in this supportive and friendly work environment!
FURTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE: - 3 weeks accommodation allowance for those moving to Emerald!
- Professional development allowance available $1000 per year!
- TOIL - time off in lieu!
- Company car and phone available for outreach use!
About the Organisation
The Divisions of General Practice are local networks of GPs formed with the aim of enhancing General Practice and improving health outcomes for patients. The Divisions aim to improve health care by increasing interaction among General Practitioners and encouraging their collective contribution to the development of health policy, and to improve the quality and access of health service delivery. Divisions provide the focal point for communication between GPs, the Community and other Health Providers.
This liaison minimises professional isolation for GPs and ensures better integration of General Practice with other areas of the health care system. It assists GPs to provide quality, flexible services, addressing the current health needs of all community groups. Divisions also provide access to GP education programs.
The Central Queensland Rural Division of General Practice (CQRDGP) is funded by the Divisions and Projects Grants Program of the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing on a population basis and services Moranbah in the North to Theodore in the South and West to the Gemfields. This covers an area of 163,919 square kilometres, servicing a population of over 65,000. The Division has a membership of 46 General Practitioners.
About Emerald
The Emerald Shire is a modern and comfortable place to live. The friendly and hard working community of approximately 13,200 people enjoy a lifestyle that is rich with social, recreational, community and sporting activities.
A 3 hour drive from Rockhampton, the Emerald Shire spans 10,000km² and is well serviced by established transport networks including road, rail and air infrastructure. Modern communications and energy infrastructure are also established in the shire, through private and public domains.
The region has a diverse industry base including coal mining, grazing, agriculture (grain and cotton), horticulture (grapes and citrus) and gem fossicking. This diversity of activities and production in the shire ensures its economic strength and ongoing expansion. Emerald offers investment opportunities that are unmatched in many other rural areas.
About the Opportunity
The Central Queensland Rural Division of General Practice (CQRDGP) is offering an enthusiastic and self-motivated Speech Pathologist the opportunity to establish a unique role across the communities within the Emerald region.
Reporting to the Team Leader (Allied Health) you will help people to better health and wellbeing through excellence in Speech Pathology services. In addition, you will be offered the opportunity for limited private practice.
More specifically, some of your daily duties and responsibilities will include:
- Managing the provision of specialised Speech Pathology services within designated primary health care settings, with possible outreach services provided to other communities;
- Participating as an active team member in a number of health teams with particular emphasis on the delivery of Speech Pathology services in rural areas;
- Enhancing the sustainability of Speech Pathology services by providing the opportunity for patients to access services on a private basis if they choose to, in addition to funded service provision; and
- Providing services as defined within the program/s or relevant Division contract/s and maintaining an up-to-date work plan, which reflects these requirements.
The successful candidate will have a relevant tertiary degree in Speech Pathology, eligibility for or current registration with the Health Practitioner Registration Board of Queensland, and will hold a current Queensland driver's licence.
Ideally, you will have extensive knowledge of Speech Pathology practices including the management of children and adults, with a demonstrated ability to keep up-to-date with current trends and studies. You will also need to be highly responsible with a proven history of displaying initiative while coping with and instigating changes within the organisation.
As you will be dealing with a diverse range of people, from clients to external stakeholders, it is imperative that you have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills. Effective written and oral communication skills will be required to demonstrate your experience in preparing and delivering educational materials in both formal and informal settings.
You will also be required to work as an effective member of a collaborative and multidisciplinary team, so the ability to develop successful and constructive work relationships will also be highly beneficial for this role.
An understanding of research methodology and commitment to quality management principles and the ethical principles of the Speech Pathology Australia Association, together with an ability to apply this to public and private sector health services is essential.
You will enjoy working closely with the local community, in addition to the opportunity for limited private practice. As travel may be required, including long distances and overnight stays, you will be provided with a company vehicle (for traveling to outreach areas).
The Division has a well established Human Resource and Quality Management System, which includes workplace health and safety, anti discrimination and ethical behaviour policies, and encourages private practice of its health professionals.
You will be guaranteed major job satisfaction in the role as you provide much needed services to the Emerald region. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on the local community, as well as rural Central Queensland communities. You will be welcomed into a friendly supportive multi-disciplinary environment, as you enjoy a diverse and wide range of caseloads.
The successful candidate will receive an attractive salary $55,000 - $77,200, commensurate with your skills, experience and qualifications. You will also be given the opportunity to salary sacrifice in addition to a range of fantastic benefits, including paid accommodation for the first three weeks to help you settle into the area plus professional development leave.
Graduates welcome to apply!
If you're ready for an exciting new challenge and would like the opportunity to make a real difference in the community, Apply Now!