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Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Port Pirie and Mid NorthSalary AHP1 $67,466 - $82,359 p.a. | AHP2 $86,950 - $100,729 p.a.Temporary Full Time up to 4th August 2025OverviewWe invite you to join our supportive and dynamic multi-disciplinary team at Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Port Pirie as a rural generalist Speech Pathologist.Speech Pathologists at YNLHN are rural generalists providing clinical services to adults and children with swallowing and communication difficulties. We provide services through a variety of therapy modes including 1:1, groups, telehealth, and consultative services.As part of the Child Health and Development (CHAD) team, you will work predominantly using a multi-disciplinary model delivering client centred care. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in communication including speech, language, and fluency, as well as supporting clients to access AAC to meet their communication needs. Paediatric feeding is also a key focus area, working as part of a multi-disciplinary feeding team. We service children aged 0 to 4 years, prior to school entry, and address the health and medical needs of children aged 0 to 18 years.Working with adults, you will have the opportunity to develop your dysphagia management and adult communication (speech, language, and voice) skills. We work with adults in hospitals, nursing homes and in the community, including palliative care support. We also provide education and training for staff within nursing homes and residential facilities around dysphagia management and IDDSI standards.Please refer to the job pack below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities and qualifications.LocationSet against a dramatic backdrop of the Southern Flinders Ranges on the shores of Spencer Gulf lies Port Pirie. This historic seaport town is home to beautiful heritage buildings, fascinating industrial history and a blossoming cultural precinct. The Mid North region is renowned for its superb rural panoramas, culturally unique townships and is South Australia's gateway to the outback and Southern Flinders Ranges. The area is made up of ancient and dramatic landscapes, peaceful tree lined gorges and a wealth of native wildlife. This is a place to explore fishing, outback camping, bush walking, four-wheel driving, cycling, photography and much more.Port Pirie has the largest case-mix funded health service in the YNLHN and provides outreach to 8 regional sites including Port Broughton, Crystal Brook, Gladstone, Jamestown, Laura, Booleroo, Orroroo and Peterborough (max 1.5hrs drive from Pirie).Allied health services are based at Port Pirie GP Plus, which has fit for purpose clinical areas, group rooms and resources.Incentives and SupportThe successful candidate will have the benefit of the following (subject to availability and eligibility):Up to $13,000 reimbursement for relocation costs (e.g. for travel, removalists)3 months free accommodation and subsidised rental accommodation for short term contracts (up to 1 year)Professional supervision within your discipline to support professional and clinical developmentSupport in developing your career journey - whether you are an early career clinician or experienced leader, we can helpMinimum of $2000 per year for professional development and training (can include registrations, travel and accommodation)A Transition to Professional Practice Program to support allied health professionals new to rural and remote practice in their first year of practice in a rural settingA thorough orientation and buddy system to support relocation and transitionOther Important InformationThe South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short about what salary packaging is.Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.Check(s)DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker CheckNational Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category ASA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 856126.Enquiries.Renee HarmerActing Healthy Families Team LeaderPhone: 8638 4656Email: renee.harmer@sa.gov.auApplication Closing DateFriday, 9th August 2024 - 11.55PMAttachmentsAdvertised: 26 Jul 2024 Cen. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 09 Aug 2024 Cen. 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