The Team

The North West Cancer Centre offers a rewarding opportunity to work in a supportive team in a specialised role. The Cancer Service is located at the North West Regional Hospital and the position is well connected within the multidisciplinary care team. As part of the care team you will be responsible for cancer patients who have undergone Radiation Therapy or Chemotherapy, under the direction of an Oncologist. This is a specialised position within the cancer field which whilst working as part of a team will work with autonomy in a Senior role to provide excellence in healthcare to the community. The hours are flexible and will be negotiated with the successful applicant.
The Role

This fixed-term, part-time position (8 hours per fortnight for 12 months) provides specialised speech pathology services to patients of the Northern Cancer Service, with a primary focus on gastrointestinal (GI) and head and neck cancer patients. The role is integral to supporting patients throughout their cancer treatment journey, delivering assessment, intervention and management strategies to address treatment-related communication and swallowing difficulties. Ongoing support is also provided following treatment, assisting patients as they transition back to a standard diet and regain swallowing function. Working within a multidisciplinary team, the position contributes to the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred cancer care.
About the successful candidate

Applicants will bring:
Demonstrated expertise in the assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders, particularly those associated with head and neck cancers.
Strong clinical judgement and the ability to independently manage a specialised and complex caseload.
Proven ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to achieve positive patient outcomes.
Commitment to evidence-based practice, quality improvement, professional development and clinical leadership.

Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment

Fixed term part time, day worker position,



working 8 hours per fortnight, until end of August ****.
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

$117,272 to $126,182 per annum(Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary range is in accordance withAllied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of ****.

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 $123,487 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 $**** 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 $***** per week per person, or $***** for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Degree or Diploma in Applied Science, Speech Pathology or equivalent and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)

Note:



Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
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.
Statement of Duties:
Senior Speech Pathologist HP03.docx

Application Guide:
Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: David Gration
Position: Chief Radiation Therapist
Phone number: **************
Email address: ******
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