Response Deadline: 31/1/2012

Requirements:
    Bachelors / Masters Degree in speech language pathology from an accredited educational institution, college or university.
    A current license, registration, or certificate to practice
    Demonstrated proof of a license from the applicant’s country of education
    A certificate of good standing from each country where the applicant has held or currently holds a license to practice.
    English proficiency programs, if the language of instruction of the speech language pathology program is not in English.
    Should be competent to independently deliver Speech Pathology services (swallowing and communication) to neonates, children, adults and their families, across multiple clinical areas.
    Previous experience in working with both children and adults who have dysphagia (or other behavioural/sensory-related feeding difficulties) and communication difficulties will be an advantage.

Key Outputs:
    Competently manage communication and swallowing disorders in clients across the lifespan (i.e. from neonates to adults).
    Work across the settings of inpatient acute care (e.g., ICU, NICU), inpatient rehabilitation (e.g., medical/surgical wards, paediatric ward) and outpatients.
    Demonstrate a high level of clinical expertise and employ Evidence Based Practice in Speech Pathology assessment, treatment and education.
    Provide Speech Pathology leadership, supervision and staff development for multidisciplinary teams.
    Plan and manage Speech Pathology resources.
    Formulate Speech Pathology policies, procedures and guidelines in consultation with the Head of Department.
    Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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