Speech Pathologist

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Speech Pathologist – Level 3

Remuneration: $112, $116,038.00 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours Per Week: up to 32

Requisition ID: REQ615918

Location: Wagga Wagga – Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service

Are you a talented Speech Pathologist looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?

About the Role:

South West Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (SWBIRS) is a specialist rehabilitation service supporting people with acquired brain injuries across the Murrumbidgee Local Health District. Our services include allied health assessments, therapy, education, and rehabilitation coordination. We offer both community outreach and center-based programs. Our multidisciplinary Allied Health team works in close partnership with Rehabilitation Physicians to deliver high-quality rehabilitation and rehabilitation coordination.

As a Speech Pathologist with Murrumbidgee Local Health District, you will deliver assessment, intervention and rehabilitation coordination for adults and children across our District. In this role you will focus on delivering expert assessments and intervention for clients with cognitive and communication disorders. You'll work across a variety of settings, including:

• Onsite clinics
• Outreach visits to rural communities
• Telehealth appointments

In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you will take on rehabilitation coordination for a designated caseload of clients. This involves working closely with the multidisciplinary team to develop, implement, and monitor individualized rehabilitation plans - ensuring seamless, client-centered care across all stages of recovery.

What MLHD offer:

• Relocation Assistance and Accommodation Support considerations - Assistance for interstate applicants to help you transition smoothly into our community
• Make a Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Attractive Remuneration – Enjoy competitive pay aligned with your skills and experience.
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Tertiary Qualification in Speech Pathology with eligibility for practicing membership of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).
• Advanced clinical knowledge, skills and experience in assessment and management of clients with an acquired brain injury in a multidisciplinary rehabilitation team.
• Experience providing community-based rehabilitation coordination and/or case management to people with complex needs.
• Ability to independently manage clinical caseload and prioritise appropriately in conjunction with the overall team to ensure clients are seen within an appropriate timeframe

More information:

1) Click here for the Position Description

2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Roanna O'Hara – MLHD Allied Health & Disability Manager on for a confidential chat.

Applications close: 3 WEEKS

MLHD values diversity and is committed to building an inclusive workplace culture that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from diverse community groups including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTI, people with a disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

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