Description:
SA HealthJob reference: 879497
Location: 5042 - BEDFORD PARK
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre - Speech Pathology
- Salary: $104,180.00 - $111,746.00 p.a. AHP3 (Pro Rata) | Full Time - Multiple Ongoing Positions
Join the team at the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network in the Speech Pathology Department of the Division of Rehabilitation, Aged and Palliative Care.
The Senior Speech Pathologist role has a strong focus on leading and mentoring staff in management of communication in Dementia, Multi-D support and Ageing with management of complex behaviours and support of families, teams and surrounding communities. There will be an opportunity to revise the Speech Pathology Model of Care in order to take advantage of current research in Dementia and the role of Speech Pathologist.
Interstate applicants encouraged to apply!
SALHN are currently offering a relocation reimbursement scheme to help support your moving expenses. Information can be found here !
About the Role:
- Champion Communication : Play a pivotal role in advancing communication strategies for elderly individuals, particularly those living with dementia.
- Collaborate for Better Care : Work alongside transdisciplinary and interdisciplinary teams to ensure the best outcomes for patients and families. Your expertise will influence both team approaches and broader community practices.
- Revise Care Models : Lead initiatives to revise and implement care models, utilising the latest dementia research and evidence-based practices.
- Support Families and Teams : Provide much-needed support to families and healthcare teams, fostering a compassionate and effective environment for everyone involved.
- Influence Multi-disciplinary Practices : Bring a strong background in geriatrics and multi-disciplinary support to ensure holistic, comprehensive care for each individual.
Why SALHN?
- Make a real difference in the lives of the elderly and their families.
- Lead the way in dementia care by shaping new models and practices.
- Work with a collaborative, supportive, and innovative team.
About you:
- An Appropriate Degree or equivalent qualification which gives eligibility for full membership of the Speech Pathology Association of Australia.
- Extensive experience working with adult patients with swallowing and communication disorders resulting from medical, surgical or neurological condition.
- Experience in the training and supervision of staff or students.
- Experience in collecting, analysing and interpreting data, and making appropriate recommendations and high level professional skills relevant to speech pathology practice.
Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.
What to Know More? Contact: Amanda Crockett-Naini - Director Speech Pathology, RAP on 0414 597 316 or Amanda.Crockett-Naini@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Thursday 10th April 2025.
Attachments:
- 875170 - AHP3 Senior Speech Pathologist - Role Description
- 875170 - RNBU Senior Speech Pathologist - Role Description
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Applicant Information:
- We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging. The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
- Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 879497
Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.