Clinical Audiologist - Melbourne, Australia - Cochlear Ltd

Cochlear Ltd

Verified Company

Melbourne, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Cochlear is the global market leader in implant hearing solutions. Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard. Around the world, more people chose a Cochlear-branded hearing implant system than any other.

A Cochlear Implant is an electronic device that is surgically implanted under the skin near the ear that restores hearing to those who suffer from severe hearing loss.

It's an incredible piece of engineering and the only product in the world that restores a sense through technology. Imagine using your experience to help people around the world to hear again.

We can offer a unique opportunity to join Cochlear, an iconic Australian company, leading the world in implantable hearing solutions.

Our mission is to help more people to hear.

About the opportunity.

We currently have a maternity cover position available for a qualified Audiologist.

This is a 12 Month Contract role until April 2025 and we are open to considering applicants for both full-time or part-time opportunites.

Our Cochlear Care Centres are a network of clinics (3 in total), located in Geelong, East Melbourne and Dandenong which provide critical services and access to high quality rehabilitation audiological care for recipients with a Cochlear Implantable Hearing Solution.

The primary locations for this role will be East Melbourne and Dandenong.
- and post-operative phases of care, and delivery of the audiologist services required to deliver outcomes in line with the Care Centres' strategic plan.

Whilst no 2 days are the same, here are some of the things you will be responsible for:

Clinical Care- Assessing and advising patients regarding available technology and services to improve their hearing and communication abilities.- Administer assessments and interpret results for hearing impaired patients and their families.- Provide audiological habilitation to recipients by fitting appropriate technology to support access to sound (primarily for cochlear implant recipients).- Provide evidence based clinical decisions as part of a patient-centric clinical team.- Participate in peer review of clinical practices and interpretation of test results.- Deliver clinical care consistent with departmental policies and protocols.

Clinical Education- Prepare and give presentations to stakeholder groups including professionals, students, recipients and their families.- Participate in any department-based peer learning and supervision as directed (both as provider and recipient).

Clinical Support and Administration- Ensure clinical services and department standards are maintained at a high standard.- Completion of clinical and other reports, as directed

You Bring Your Skills and Experience

To add value to Cochlear in this role, you'll be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

Minimum:

Masters' Degree in Clinical Audiology or equivalent
Eligible for membership of the Audiological Society of Australia with Certificate of Clinical Practice (CCP)
Demonstrated relevant knowledge of recent clinical practice in audiology
Experience in the management of a clinical caseload
Excellent communication skills
Effective conflict resolution skills & proactive approach to achieving mutually acceptable outcomes
Experience in and commitment to working with hearing impaired and Deaf adults and children
Competency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook software in a Windows environment
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Commitment to continuous improvement and reflective practice

Something extra to grab our attention:

Experience managing a cochlear implant case load

Cochlear's mission is to help people hear and be heard.

As the global leader in implantable hearing solutions, Cochlear is dedicated to helping people with moderate to profound hearing loss experience a life full of hearing.

We aim to give people the best lifelong hearing experience and access to innovative future technologies. We collaborate with the industry's best clinical, research and support networks. That's why more people choose Cochlear than any other hearing implant company.

Learn and grow with us as we tackle the most complex challenges in helping more people to hear and experience life's opportunities.

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How we recognise your contribution

We want Cochlear to be a place where our people truly enjoy coming to work.

Through our internal programs and employee benefits, we aim to create an environment where our people will feel value and supported.

Whether your focus is on continuous learning, professional development or simply finding an environment which enables you to thrive whilst balancing family or personal life commitments, then we have several programs in place to support you.

At Cochlear we value and welcome the unique contributions, perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds of our employees and aim to build a culture that celebrates and leverages these differences, creating a sense