Audiologist
Job No:
RIDBC300
Location:
Darwin
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2 days per week
- Darwin location
SCIC (Sydney Cochlear implant Centre) a service of Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children (RIDBC) provides multidisciplinary assessment and post-operative management of children and adults with significant hearing loss for cochlear implantation and other hearing devices. With a national focus, RIDBC delivers services throughout NSW, ACT and the Northern Territory.
In addition to comprehensive paediatric and adult hearing implant services, RIDBC provides client and family centred early intervention, education and related therapy services to children and adults with hearing loss. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work within a dynamic and motivated team of professionals while independently managing an allocated caseload.
We are seeking an audiologist to work collaboratively within our highly skilled, multidisciplinary team, in evaluating both adult and child candidates for cochlear implantation and other hearing technologies within the NT CI community, post-operative therapy including device programming and verification, speech perception assessments, communication training with adolescents and adults, and ensuring ongoing collection of data for clinical research. This will mostly be achieved utilising telepractice as part of a national approach.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assess the functional auditory ability of clients with hearing loss
- Assess potential cochlear implant candidates referred by surgeons and other health professionals
- Provide all aspects of the cochlear implantation journey with clients and their families
- Complete and report on post operative hearing and speech perception assessments at pre-determined intervals
- Implement audiological services using telepractice
- Participate in clinical research
- Maintain client records
To be successful in this position you will have:
- Membership of Audiology Australia, with Certificate of Clinical Practice
- Paediatric and adult audiological experience
- Experience with implantable hearing devices (cochlear implants and BAHA) and/or clients with complex hearing rehabilitation needs
- Experience in audiological assessment, including speech perception testing
- Strong appreciation and understanding of technology and an aptitude for learning
- Proven organisational and time management skills
- Well-developed communication, presentation and computer skills
- Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
- Current driver’s licence
- A working knowledge of current electrophysiological tests
- An ability to self motivate be outcomes focused, proactive and persistent
RIDBC offers an excellent work environment, a competitive remuneration package as well as access to leading professional development.
To download the position description for this role, click the following link: Position Description Audiologist
To apply for this role, please visit our website www.ridbc.org.au/jobs
Compliance with Child Protection Legislation is essential
Cleared Criminal History Check is essential
The Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children is an Equal Opportunity Employer