Audiologists and Speech Pathologists

(Therapists) ANZSCO 2527 

Private and Public Advertisers (Hospitals, Clinics, Age Care & Health Services)

Positions available 1,300+ NSW WA NT

Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists offer diagnostic assessments, treatment, rehabilitative services, and management for individuals with hearing impairments, communication disorders, and swallowing difficulties.

Indicative Skill Level:

In Australia and New Zealand:

Occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Estimate salary aud$65,000 up to aud$120,000 per year.

Tasks Include:

• Conducting comprehensive assessments and diagnosing the degree of hearing loss in clients through various techniques, including audiometric tests.
• Documenting assessment results and test findings in written reports and referring clients to medical practitioners when necessary.
• Recommending appropriate solutions for individuals with hearing impairments, such as amplification devices, implantable devices, medical interventions, and assistive listening devices. Providing aural rehabilitation programs to enhance communication abilities.
• Offering counselling, guidance, and information to clients and their families as part of the overall treatment process.
• Assisting in the development and implementation of noise control and hearing conservation strategies.
• Administering standardized and informal tests, and observing clients to evaluate the nature and extent of their communication disorders or swallowing difficulties.
• Providing treatment and management for speech, language, learning, and communication disorders that may arise from developmental factors, disabilities, injuries, or diseases.
• Advising individuals on proper body positioning and recommending appropriate textures of food and fluids to ensure safe swallowing and prevent choking incidents.
• Offering information, education, support, and counselling to healthcare professionals, early childhood educators, teachers, individuals affected by communication and swallowing difficulties, as well as their families and caregivers.