Graduate Audiologist

Earbus Foundation of WA (EFWA) is an award-winning children’s charity founded in April 2013. Our mission is to reduce the incidence of middle ear disease in Indigenous and at-risk children in Western Australia below the World Health Organisation benchmark of 4%. We will achieve this via our established Outreach programs, which demonstrate excellence in Aboriginal health.

Our Vision is that current and future generations of Indigenous children can succeed at school unhindered by the debilitating effects of Otitis media and its impacts upon their ability to learn and achieve to their full potential.


POSITION

As part of the Audiology Team, the Graduate Audiologist will have responsibility for the provision of clinical services to infants and children in the Hear Today Clinic in the Perth Metro area and monthly clinics in regional Western Australia. Working closely with and reporting to the Director of Clinical services & Outcomes, the Graduate Audiologist will oversee clinical service provision, working as part of a small, multidisciplinary clinical team ensuring clinical standards are met and program compliance is achieved.

This position offers varied clinical work in a range of clinical locations. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work as part of diverse trans-disciplinary teams to provide clinical services to the WA community. Travel is required within Western Australia and flexible working conditions create a position that maintains work-life balance. The position aligns the creative spark that drives EFWA as an organisation, together with our core values for an interesting and varied clinical caseload.

This is a full-time position.


RESPONSIBILITES

The Graduate Audiologist will have some of the following responsibilities:

  • Working in partnership with the Newborn Hearing Screening Coordinator as part of the Newborn Hearing Screening Program to provide audiological advice and parental liaison as well as the provision of newborn hearing screening;

  • Behavioural testing for infants and children for diagnostic purposes (0-21 years);

  • Clinical support for ENT clinics in the Perth Metro region;

  • Clinical support for ENT clinics in some regional areas (travel required);

  • Audiological support services as part of the Audiology Team to rural and remote Western Australia supporting other programs within EFWA, including working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children (travel required);

  • Developing strong stakeholder relationships;

  • Other tasks as required operationally.


KEY QUALIFICATIONS

As a prerequisite, the successful graduate must embody the core values of EFWA and be driven by the Foundation’s mission. The Graduate should demonstrate a passion for and commitment to social change in ear health in Western Australia. Full training and clinical support is provided in line with the Foundation’s value of providing a supportive working environment.

The successful person will:

  • Have a Tertiary Qualification in Audiology;

  • Be dedicated to working in a small team environment to provide the highest level of care to Western Australian communities and families;

  • Be (or be eligible to be) Full Member of Audiology Australia Ltd;

  • A current WA Driver’s license;

  • A WA Working with Children Card and Police Clearance is also required prior to commencement of work.


REMUNERATION

This is a unique opportunity for a motivated professional commencing their audiological career to assume a pivotal role in a small but well-respected, award-winning organisation. EFWA offers an attractive compensation package, including:

  • Salary sacrificing;

  • Flexible working arrangements;

  • 6 weeks paid annual leave;

  • Additional paid bonus leave (in compensation for travel);

  • Additional superannuation contribution.


EARBUS VALUES

Earbus Foundation's values are at the core of everything we do. Successful applicants will: 

  • Be open and honest in communication and intent,

  • Be loyal and supportive to Earbus, their colleagues and the communities they serve, 

  • Be brilliant in their role. 

Our internal motto is 'Say it, Mean it, Do it'. If these values describe you then you will have found a home at Earbus. 

You’ll be provided opportunities to learn and evolve as part of a growing and innovative organisation. You will be given the chance to do work that makes a genuine difference in communities. 

We encourage Aboriginal people to apply for this role. If you are an Aboriginal person looking to further your career give us a call to have a yarn. We aim to create a work environment that is sensitive to cultural difference and to develop talent among Aboriginal people. 

If Earbus Foundation’s core values resonate with your personal values, this is the position for you. Your CV and letter outlining your interest can be emailed to jane.jenkins@earbus.org.au or you can call for a confidential discussion on 08 9328 4574.