An exciting opportunity is currently available for an experienced Speech Pathologist (First 2000 Days) to join the Speech Pathology Team at the Bundaberg Hospital within the Wide Bay Hospital and Health Service. The Wide Bay area is arguably one of the most beautiful regions of Queensland. The Health Service stretches from Agnes Water in the North to Maryborough in the South and provides acute care services to a population of over 225,000 residents including several rural communities.
Take a chance, progress your career and discover all that the Wide Bay has to offer.
Eligible Applicants who move to Queensland from an interstate or international jurisdiction to take up permanent or temporary greater than 12 months employment may receive up to $20,000 incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Scheme
Your opportunity:
- To deliver efficient and effective speech pathology clinical services to eligible in-patients and out-patients including youth and adolescents as part of the Speech Pathology team of the Bundaberg Hospital. This position will primarily be working with the paediatric population 0 – 5 years of age.
Prior to being made an offer of employment, you will be required to demonstrate immunity to the following Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD): Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (chicken pox) and Pertussis (whooping cough).
From 9th December 2019 all new employees will be required to be assessed for their risk of Tuberculosis (TB). For further information regarding TB please visit Queensland Health website: Tuberculosis
Find out more in the Role Description.
Our offer:
You will receive a competitive remuneration package value up to $102,964 p.a., comprising salary between $38.71 - $56.89 p.h., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%) (HP3) (Permanent Part Time, 60.8 hours p.f.) (Applications will remain current for 12 months). Job Ad Reference: H2404WB559050.
Other benefits include:
- Fantastic salary sacrificing benefits
- Professional Development Allowance
- Professional Development Leave
- Flexible work arrangements
- Lower cost of living
Discover Bundaberg
Bundaberg and the Coral Coast region is where the coastline meets the country, just four hours' drive north of Brisbane. Indulge in the region's fresh local produce, seafood and iconic drinks and enjoy endless stretches of family-friendly beaches and nearby national parks where you can camp, fish, swim and surf the day away. Bundaberg is the gateway to the Southern Great Barrier Reef and has an enviable year-round climate. The city boasts excellent shopping, sporting, cultural, education and tourism facilities including Mon Repos Turtle Rookery.
How to apply:
The Role Description and Information Package provide specific information on how to apply for the advertised position. ***APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE***
Join our Hospital and Health Service family and see what it's like to be in a supportive workplace with engaged teams working together to ensure
‘Care, connection and compassion for all'
Further information
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