Generous professional development support, including supervision Opportunity to work in a hybrid model Speech Pathologist - Cairns, Queensland. Employment Type: Permanent – Full-Time. Practice Information: This organisation is a provider of allied health care for people living in regional, rural and remote communities. They believe a person’s health should not be determined by their postcode! Provider of multidisciplinary Allied Health services largely to participants of the NDIS, although currently expanding into community aged care and private clients. The role functions in a close working relationship with other team members to actively contribute to the achievement of this practices strategic goals and objectives that include increased access to comprehensive face to face and virtual allied health care and improved health outcomes for First Nations people. Your Skills, Qualifications, & Competencies Demonstrated high level knowledge and skills in contemporary clinical practice standards in rural and remote speech pathology Demonstrated understanding and commitment to work sensitively and effectively with First Nations communities and their leaders, respecting traditional culture, values and ways of doing business with an understanding of the health, social and emotional wellbeing issues that impact on First Nations people in rural and remote communities Demonstrated experience or willingness to participate in the delivery of care through innovative service models, in particular virtual health and a supervision and delegation model Demonstrated ability to determine priorities and manage caseload to meet agreed timelines and objectives, establish trust and rapport with clients and key stakeholders with particular emphasis on interpersonal communication skills, maintaining confidentiality and effective clinical documentation and reporting What's on offer: Opportunity for varied work with travel to rural and remote regions of Queensland and Northern Territory Flexible working hours, including part-time, long/short days, 9 day fortnight (all negotiable) 5 weeks annual leave Annual salary increase above CPI and in recognition of commitment and work approach Professional development allowance Professional supervision support – internal or external and depending on years of experience Access to relocation allowance – depending on where you are relocating from Leadership opportunities Working in MDT Potential shareholding in the company Position Requirements: Tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in Speech Pathology Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist (CPSP) with 3 years or more experience Membership of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) Current Blue Card (Working with Children and young people) or willingness to apply for a Blue Card NDIS Worker Screening – Yellow Card Satisfactory National Police Certificate Current Drivers Licence (Qld ‘C’ class licence) – essential After Hours Requirements: Occasional travel including overnight stays – optional. Salary Information: Competitive remuneration on offer Car and travel allowance as appropriate About Cairns: Cairns, considered the gateway to Australia's Great Barrier Reef, is a city in tropical Far North Queensland. Cairns Esplanade, lined with bars and restaurants, has a swimming lagoon. Northwest of the city, Daintree National Park spans mountainous rainforest, gorges and beaches. Cairns is a great base for exploring a beautiful part of the world. For more information on this position, please contact our team via hws@healthworkforce.com.au. Please apply via the 'Apply Now' button on this page. Following successful placement, eligible candidates may be entitled to receive support and financial assistance through Health Workforce Queensland's comprehensive workforce attraction and retention incentives. This position may be eligible for a scholarship or bursary for ongoing professional development. JOB – 10003814
