Physiotherapist and Speech Pathologist- Longreach

• Unlock your potential, gain the knowledge and skills to set you up for success!
• Our people are passionate, driven, inclusive and collaborative.
• Are you graduating or have you graduated and looking for a diverse and challenging opportunity?
• Are you excited by the idea of living and working in rural communities and making a real difference?
• Join the leaders in the provision of community-based allied health working in far north and western Queensland!
• Attractive remuneration starting from $78,483 plus:
• Superannuation
• Relocation assistance
• Rental Subsidy
• Annual Flight Home upon 12 months of service
• 10 days paid professional development leave; and
• External supervision benefits!

Come for the life experience, stay for the lifestyle

NWRH now has several fantastic opportunities for Graduate or Experienced Physiotherapist and Speech Pathologist to join our dedicated team based in Longreach, Queensland. 

There are opportunities available for you to come onboard prior to your completion and registration.

Speech Pathologist:

The main aim of this role is to plan, deliver and evaluate discipline specific clinical services and community education activities across the Longreach area, in accordance with organisational and program funding guidelines.

More specifically, your responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):

• Providing high quality discipline specific, multi-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary services to clients and communities, including assessment, prevention, treatment and interventions;
• Working collaboratively with communities, general practitioners, other service providers and stakeholders and participating in an exchange of skills with communities;
• Participating in community development and health promotion activities together with communities;
• Providing support to peers and supervision to students where appropriate; and
• Continually developing and improving the service, including contributing to accreditation, ongoing review and development of policies, procedures and operational strategies.

To be successful in this role, you will hold a tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology, and registration with Speech Pathology Australia, the national peak body. 

Physiotherapist:

As Physiotherapist you will be responsible for assessing, treating, and helping prevent disorders in human movement caused by injury or disease. 

Reporting directly to the Team Leader, some of your duties will encompass:

• Administering muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests;
• Designing and evaluating treatment programs;
• Providing comprehensive treatment and care to patients;
• Reviewing, continually monitoring, assessing and evaluating programs and treatments; and
• Assisting to improve the health of individuals and the community through awareness.

NWRH is seeking applications from culturally aware individuals with a passion for primary health care and a commitment to building capacity at a local level. Candidates should have an awareness of primary health care principles and issues in rural and remote communities. 

To be successful in this role, you will hold a tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy, and registration with AHPRA.

We love our work - so will you!

Whether you are looking for a change of scenery, a new adventure or a chance to give back to the community, this is an opportunity to make a real and valuable contribution. Kick start your professional career, whilst gaining invaluable rural and remote healthcare experience. 

 Successful candidates will receive an attractive remuneration salary starting from $78,483, PLUS- Super and a host of further benefits including:

• Salary sacrificing options up to $15,900; 
• Leave loading of 17.5%; 
• $180 per fortnight Rental Subsidy;
• Annual Flight Home upon 12 months of service;
• Professional Development up to $10,000 per annum (as available);
• 10 Days Paid Professional Development Leave;
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• 5 weeks annual leave; and 
• Relocation assistance.

Furthermore, you will have access to clinical supervision and ongoing professional development opportunities, with high-level support from your Team Leader and colleagues.

 If you're looking to cement a career with a recognised Health Service provider, in a rewarding and challenging role Apply Now!

For more information about the roles please contact Mary Macintosh on mary.macintosh@nwrh.com.au

Please Note:

• You must have the right to live and work in Australia to be considered for this role;
• You will be required to travel by road and/or in small planes to communities distant from your catchment area on a regular basis, so must be comfortable with this aspect of the role.
• A 'C' Class Driver's License (Manual preferred) is also an essential requirement
• All final applicants will be asked to consent to a criminal record check, and NDIS Worker Screening Check, and Blue card (if not AHPRA registered).
• Indigenous Australians are strongly encouraged to apply; and 
• We encourage people with disabilities who have relevant skills and experience to apply for any advertised vacancies.

About NWRH

A primary health care provider, NWRH are a standout in service delivery through:

• Responsiveness 
• Community Focus 
• Local Approach 
• Extensive Experience  

For further information, please visit the website here.