About us:
Join a progressive and dynamic Speech Pathology and Audiology Department at Cairns Hospital, providing services across a broad range of acute, sub-acute and community settings throughout CHHHS. The service is recognised for its commitment to innovation, extended scope practice and multidisciplinary collaboration, delivering specialised assessment and treatment across areas including critical care, paediatrics, rehabilitation, ENT, oncology and aged care. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the strategic leadership and ongoing development of Speech Pathology and Audiology services supporting communities across Far North Queensland.
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
Our values were developed by our staff, patients and community. They guide our work and actions every day. Our staff are part of the community we serve. We believe that we can improve health outcomes by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of their local health services.
About your opportunity:
In this position you will....
Apply a high level of clinical knowledge and skills to the management of the Speech Pathology and Audiology Department's clinical services, ensuring alignment with the CHHHS organisational goals.
Work collaboratively with Executive Director of Allied Health to implement health reforms relevant to the profession, as well as the national health reform agenda.
Be accountable for the administration, direction and control of asset management, financial management and human resource management of the Cairns Hospital Speech Pathology and Audiology Department's cost centre. Budget accountability for speech pathology and audiology services is $3,368,110.
About you:
In your new role you will...
Demonstrate the ability to apply advanced expertise in the operational management of speech pathology and audiology services in line with financial and human resource delegations and contemporary management practices.
Be responsible for clinical and corporate governance of speech pathology and audiology services across multiple specialities, services and facilities within the CHHHS.
Demonstrate skills in change management, collaboration and negotiation, written and interpersonal communication, and the use of technology to facilitate positive multidisciplinary team functioning and to deal with complex issues in a sensitive and impartial manner.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
Discover our dynamic and culturally diverse region through community and lifestyle.
Listen to what some of our staff have to say about working in our regions.
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