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Position vacant

Practice document coordinator Practice documents play an important role in supporting members’ capacity to translate the evidence into practice. Practice documents include clinical guidelines, position statements and core documents (i.e., Code of Ethics). Speech Pathology Australia is aiming to improve the practice document processes to ensure documents are developed based on best practice models and are of sufficient quality to be considered (where appropriate) for the Australian Clinical Practice Guideline Portal. To achieve this, Speech Pathology Australia is seeking a person to develop and implement policy and procedures on practice document development based on best practice, to make recommendations regarding the development of future practice documents, and to utilise their skills and experiences in evaluation of the literature and publications to support the development of practice documents. This position is part-time up to 10 hours a week (or as negotiated) for a fixed term up to twelve months with the possibility of extension subject to Board approval. Ideally located in Melbourne or able to have regular contact with National Office. For a copy of the position description please contact National Office on 03 9642 4899 or office@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au For enquiries regarding the role please contact Stacey Baldac, Senior Advisor Professional Standards on saps@ speechpathologyaustralia.org.au or 03 9642 4899. To apply for the position please forward a cover letter addressing the selection criteria, a copy of your CV and the contact details of two referees to saps@speechpathologyaustralia. org.au by Friday 6 March 2017.

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