Tasmanian Health Service is seeking experienced applicants for the role of Speech Pathologist to work at the Mersey Community Hospital, Latrobe, TAS 

The Mersey Community Hospital, Latrobe has 95 beds and offers general and specialist health services including rehabilitation and oncology services. The hospital has close ties with the University of Tasmania through the Rural Clinical School and with TAFE Tasmania thus providing opportunities for comprehensive clinical training programs.

Details of Appointment

1 x Part Time Fixed Term Day Worker position working 30.4 hours per fortnight until November 2021

Salary: $62,601 - $74,785 pro rata per annum + 9.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging 

Please note: subsequent appointments may be made from this process and notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant.

The role reports to the Manager - Speech Pathology Services and work close with the Senior Speech pathologist to undertake assessment, diagnosis and treatment to inpatients and outpatients with communication and swallowing disorders

What we offer

• Flexible working hours to enable work/life balance
• Relocation allowance for successful interstate applicants can be negotiated
• Post graduate qualification allowance
• Diverse career pathways including opportunities for secondment into higher duties and access to higher duties allowance
• Other conditions and allowances available under the Tasmanian Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement
• Free onsite parking

Essential Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Applied Science, Speech Pathology or equivalent and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).
• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Check
• Pre-employment checks as outlined in the Statement of Duties

Desirable Requirements:

• Current Driver’s Licence

How to apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and a document addressing the Selection Criteria which are listed in the Statement of Duties. 

Download the Statement of Duties

 517597 Speech Pathologist HP1-2 (March 2021) WWCT.pdf

 517597 Speech Pathologist HP1-2 (March 2021) WWCT.docx

 THS Jobs Website Applicant Guide.pdf

For more information contact

Sonia Doran
Phone: (03) 64786133
Position: Manager Speech Pathology
E-mail: sonia.doran@ths.tas.gov.au

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