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Salary

$94,469 to $111,765 pro-rata, per annum

Please note that access to salaries beyond $105,158 is subject to completion of a relevant Graduate Diploma or application to the personal upgrade scheme in accordance with Schedule 8 of the Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2019

Classification

Allied Health Professional Level 3

Award

Allied Health Professional (Tasmanian State Service) Agreement 2019

Period of Employment

• Permanent, part-time, day work, working 60.8 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible.
• Fixed-term, part-time day work working 15.2 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible for 12 months.

Please note that hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant. This is a great opportunity for those interested in a fixed-term, full-time role.

Location

Audiology Services – Royal Hobart Hospital

Duties

As part of the multidisciplinary Statewide Audiology Service, the Diagnostic Audiologist:

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Audiology component of the Statewide Cochlear Implant Service and Universal Newborn Hearing Screening (UNHS) Program. This includes:
  • Providing cochlear implant assessments and rehabilitation.
  • Undertaking infant diagnostic assessments.
  • Providing information and advice to clients and their families on the suitability of available treatment options including implantable technology.
• Provides high level audiological diagnosis and management to adults and children referred to the service.

Essential Requirements

• Satisfactory completion of an appropriate course of study* from a recognised tertiary institution.

*“appropriate course of study” is tertiary qualifications in Audiology and eligibility for full membership of Audiology Australia. 

• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration.

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

a) Crimes of Violence

b) Sex Related Offences

c) Serious Drug Offences

d) Crimes involving dishonesty

2. Identification check

3. Disciplinary action in previous employment check

Desirable Requirements

• Current Driver’s Licence

Applicants should note that, for a period of six months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.

 516550 Diagnostic Audiologist HP03 (February 2021) WWCT.pdf
 516550 Diagnostic Audiologist HP03 (February 2021) WWCT (1).docx
Applicant Guide.pdf
Applicant Guide.docx

How to apply

Apply Online. Please click the blue "Apply now" button on this screen.

This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete an online application form and to complete/upload your selection criteria responses and attach your resume. Please note that attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.

For further information contact

Michelle Chacksfield
Discipline Lead - Statewide Audiology Service
Phone: (03) 6166 0107
Email: michelle.chacksfield@ths.tas.gov.au

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