$36.80 - $42.60 per hour plus salary packaging
Permanent Full Time
80 hrs per fortnight with a monthly ADO
About The RoleGrampians Health is calling for passionate early career Speech Pathologist to join our dynamic Speech Pathology team. As a part of our holistic care approach, we're dedicated to fostering your career development, supporting ongoing professional development and delivering innovative care to our regional communities.
As the Grade 1 Speech Pathologist you will be responsible for a paediatric caseload across a variety of programs, including acute inpatients and community programs.
Why Grampians Health?Diverse Experience: This role offers a unique opportunity to develop diverse clinical experiences across our paediatric programs in a diverse range of settings.Supportive Environment: Benefit from a friendly and collaborative team of 28 Speech Pathologists and AHAs across multi campus teams, including senior SPs, experienced in quality improvement and research, supervision and clinical education.Career Growth: Enjoy tailored career development pathways and regular supervision customised to meet your individual needs and supporting you to grow your clinical, clinical support and leadership and management skills.Professional Development: Enjoy strong support for regular internal and external professional development with paid leave.Positive Culture: Be part of a compassionate, forward-thinking team with a strong emphasis on a positive workplace culture. Engage in social and extracurricular activities including SP and allied health events.Lifestyle: Enjoy more affordable living; unique relaxing lifestyle Discover the Grampians region - Grampians Health; and a life balance with flexible work arrangements, salary packaging, and a focus on staff wellbeing with 24/7 support through the Grampians Health Employee Assistance Scheme.Key ResponsibilitiesDeliver client-centered care, including assessment, planning, and interventions for community-based clients, while prioritizing clinical needs and eligibility.Develop and implement evidence-based programs aligned with the clinical program model of care.Maintain effective communication with clients, carers, and multidisciplinary teams through clear handovers, group programs, and community presentations.Actively contribute to quality improvement initiatives and align practice with industry standards and GH values.Promote collaborative practice and build positive relationships within the health sector and community to support holistic patient care.Demonstrate a commitment to health promotion, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of clinical and professional practice.Skills & ExperienceBachelor's degree or equivalent in Speech Pathology and certification with Speech Pathology Australia (full or provisional).Current driver's licence and strong computer literacy.Expertise in assessing and managing paediatric communication and swallowing disorders using evidence-based practices.Commitment to delivering quality care with a solid foundation in theoretical knowledge and clinical application.Please refer to the key selection criteria within the Position Description relevant to the role you are applying for. Click here to view the full Position Description.
Speech Pathology GrantsNew graduates, applying are encouraged to review the Department of Health Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy Grant program, in which grants totalling $15,000 are available for final year students in speech pathology or occupational therapy who choose to practice in regional or rural Victoria upon completion of their courses.
This is a wonderful chance to make a meaningful impact on communities while receiving financial assistance. For more information please see this link.
Interested?If you're eager to thrive in a role that values growth, teamwork and impactful work, we'd love to hear from you. Click APPLY or if you wish to discuss the role prior to applying, contact Acushla Thompson – Deputy Manager Speech Pathology (East) on 0419334763 or Anne McCrum, Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist on 0427 006 508 for a confidential discussion.
Applications close midnight 16th January 2025.
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