Clinical Audiologist

Job DescriptionThe Clinical Audiologist is responsible for delivering high-quality audiological and vestibular services to neonates, children, and adults within a multidisciplinary clinical setting. The role includes conducting comprehensive hearing and balance assessments, providing diagnostic and rehabilitative services, and managing patients before and after hearing implant surgery. The Audiologist will collaborate closely with ENT surgeons, implant teams, paediatric specialists, speech-language therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Responsibilities include patient counselling, clinical documentation, equipment management, and participation in ongoing professional development and service improvement initiatives.Job SpecificationKey Responsibilities1. Audiological AssessmentPerform age-appropriate diagnostic hearing assessments for neonates, infants, children, and adults (e.g., OAE, ABR, behavioural audiometry, play audiometry, pure-tone audiometry, speech audiometry, tympanometry, acoustic reflexes).Conduct specialised assessments for complex or hard-to-test patients.2. Implantable Hearing DevicesParticipate in pre-operative candidacy evaluations for cochlear implants, bone-conductor hearing systems, middle-ear implants, and other implantable hearing solutions.Conduct post-operative implant activation, programming (mapping), verification, and long-term follow-up.Provide counselling, device-use education, and rehabilitation planning for patients and families.3. Vestibular DiagnosticsPerform comprehensive vestibular evaluations including, but not limited to:Videonystagmography (VNG)ElectrocochleographyVideo Head Impulse Test (vHIT)Vestibular Evoked Myogenic Potentials (VEMP)Interpret results, generate reports, and provide recommendations for management and referral.Qualification RequirementsEssential QualificationsMaster’s degree or doctorate in AudiologyCurrent registration or eligibility for registration with the DHAFormal training and demonstrated competence in paediatric audiology, including neonatal hearing screening follow-up, ABR testingsCompetence in the assessment and management of adult and paediatric patients with hearing implants (cochlear implants, bone-conduction devices, and middle-ear implants).Proven competency in administering and interpreting comprehensive vestibular diagnostic testing.Essential ExperienceMinimum 2 years of clinical audiology experienceExperience working with multidisciplinary implant programs or advanced hearing technology clinics.Clinical experience in paediatric, adult, and geriatric audiologyDesirable Qualifications & ExperienceCertification or specialist training in cochlear implant mapping/programming.Advanced vestibular assessment training.Experience in research, quality improvement projects, or clinical teaching.Experience in tele-audiology services.