Job Description
Job Details
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Speech Pathologist *******) Department of Health Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW Mersey Community Hospital
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Position details: Applications close: Thursday 27 August, *******:55 PM AEST
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Award-Classification: Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 1-2
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Salary: $81,614 to $117,074 per annum
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Salary: $81,614 to $117,074 per annum (Pro rata)
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Employment type: Fixed-term, part-time day worker position
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Working hours: ***** hours per fortnight (part-time)
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Session: Fixed term part time, day worker position, as soon as possible until 1 September ****
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Region: North West
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Location: Mersey Community Hospital (North West Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospital)
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Contract type: Fixed term part time (day worker) position
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Role Overview
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Deliver speech pathology services across inpatient, rehabilitation, and outpatient settings, supporting adults with communication and swallowing disorders. The role includes assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, with opportunities for career development and service improvement.
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The Team Work across 2 hospital sites, North West Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospital to provide inpatient, rehabilitation and adult outpatient speech pathology services.
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Assess and provide intervention to adult inpatients and outpatients with swallowing and communication difficulties. Grow and develop clinical skills through individual and group supervision and the provision of a Professional Development allowance. Contribute to quality assurance projects focused on service improvement.
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You will need Demonstrated sound knowledge of current Speech Pathology practice.



Demonstrated ability to competently assess and diagnose communication and swallowing disorders in adults and children. Demonstrated ability to plan, implement and evaluate effective therapy programmes with minimal supervision. Previous experience in a hospital setting or satisfactory undergraduate experience.
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Eligibility and Requirements
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Tertiary qualification-program of study accredited by Speech Pathology Australia
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Eligible for membership with the Speech Pathology Australia
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Or where regulatory requirements exist NDIS Q&S; Commission Provider Registration Requirements
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Full member of Speech Pathology Australia
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Current Working with Children Registration
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Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
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Benefits and Allowances
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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.
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Professional Development Allowance of up to $**** per annum.
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Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
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Professional development and accelerated pathways.
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A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
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Fitness Passport - You,



and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $***** per week per person, or $***** for a family.
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Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
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Salary Range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional, Level 1-2.
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Application Documents
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Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents. We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
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Contact
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Name: Sonia Doran
n Position: Manager Speech Pathology
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Employer Culture and Equality
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What it is like working at the Department of Health? Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian One Health Podcast - Spotify One Health Podcast - Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian Department of Health has achieved the "Carer Accredited Employer Status" providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act ****). Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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