Senior Speech Pathologist, Paediatric Services (AHP2)
Vacancy No: T4006/2010
Applicants are to address the following criteria only:
Essential Minimum Requirements
Essential / Vocational Qualifications
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A Graduate of an approved Speech Pathology training course, giving eligibility for membership of the
Speech Pathology Association of Australia
Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills
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Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise and implement a performance management program
with PSO1 staff
Experience
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Demonstrated experience in the assessment and management of children with specific language
impairment, language disorder and speech delay or disorder.
Demonstrated competency in the clinical management and treatment of the full range of neurological
conditions within the inpatient and outpatient setting
Demonstrated experience working within a team and in a multi-disciplinary setting
Demonstrated experience in liaising with a wide range of community services / agencies
Demonstrated experience in program evaluation and service development
Knowledge
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Demonstrated broad knowledge of both formal and informal paediatric Speech Pathology
assessment techniques and their application to a wide range of conditions
Demonstrated knowledge of, or exposure to, continuous quality improvement principles and / or
methods
Desirable Characteristics
Personal Abilities/Aptitude/Skills
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Demonstrated ability to manage variable workloads and competing priorities
Experience
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Demonstrated experience in the differential diagnosis for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder,
Specific Language Impairment and intellectual disability
Demonstrated experience in the assessment and management of children with feeding difficulties
Knowledge
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Demonstrated knowledge of Autism Spectrum Disorders and the associated diagnosis process