At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide speech pathology services to remote communities in stunning Cape York.
- Company: Join a dedicated health service team making a real difference.
- Benefits: Earn $82-$87 per hour, plus super and travel perks.
- Other info: Enjoy a supportive team environment with opportunities for cultural training.
- Why this job: Experience unique locations while improving health outcomes for diverse communities.
- Qualifications: AHPRA registration and relevant experience required.
The predicted salary is between 87 - 87 $ per hour.
Great opportunity to provide Speech Pathology services to some of the most remote communities in QLD. Stunning locations and unique experiences.
Location: Based in Cairns, QLD – with travel to communities in Cape York.
Salary: $82 – $87 per hour plus super. Travel provided, accommodation negotiable dependent on situation.
We are seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist to work with members of communities in the beautiful Cape York region, FNQ. The locum will start in January or February and be for 3 months, with possibility of extension (optional).
The allied health team travels to different communities in the cape each week. You will travel with at least one other member of the allied health team and be housed in accommodation together (donga style, with a shared kitchen area). You will treat both adult and paediatric patients in the communities.
As this is a senior role, you will need to be confident to treat any patients that are presented to you in a culturally appropriate way. You will also do some cultural awareness training, as it is critical to the success of the service.
Your travel week will be Tuesday – Thursday, having Monday and Friday (finish early with TOIL) in the Cairns office. When travelling, you will be with other members of the Allied Health team and be accommodated close to each other.
About our Client:
Enjoy being in a remote tropical paradise with amazing wildlife and extraordinary landscapes. The population of the area is approx. 27,000, with 67% identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. The health service provides services to all age groups and is very active in the community. They provide culturally appropriate and evidence-based treatment to the communities in which they work. The team is extremely dedicated and supportive of each other to achieve the best outcomes in these remote communities.
A little about the role:
You will treat both adult and paediatric patients in the communities. As this is a senior role, you will need to be confident to treat any patients that are presented to you in a culturally appropriate way. The allied health team travels to different communities in the cape each week. You will travel with at least one other member of the allied health team and be housed in accommodation together (donga style, with a shared kitchen area). You will also do some cultural awareness training, as it is critical to the success of the service.
Skills and Experience:
- AHPRA registered AH professional
- Relevantly experienced to undertake a Senior role
- Ability to develop strategy and lead the team to drive best outcome results
- Open to travelling to all communities in the region
Benefits:
- Excellent remuneration
- Experience the unique beauty of the Cape York Peninsula
- Based in Cairns with travel to beautiful locations
- Improve health outcomes in remote Australia
- Work with a passionate and driven team of AH professionals
- Escape from the hustle and bustle of the city and explore what FNQ has to offer.
Locum Senior Speech Pathologist employer: Aussie Locums
Aussie Locums is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work in the stunning tropical setting of Cairns while being part of a supportive Nuclear Medicine team. With competitive pay rates, travel and accommodation provided, and a focus on work-life balance with Monday to Friday shifts, employees can enjoy both professional growth and a rewarding lifestyle. Join us to experience a collaborative work culture that prioritises your development and well-being in the vibrant healthcare community of Far North Queensland.
