We are seeking an enthusiastic and passionate Speech Pathologist to provide Speech Pathology to our community.
About UsEast Grampians Health Service is based in Ararat and Willaura (Regional Victoria) and takes its name from the magnificent mountain range that provides a backdrop to both townships.
Only a short 2-hour trip up the highway from Melbourne or Geelong and a stone's-throw away from the Grampians National Park.
We are committed to providing quality care and services that meet the needs of the community, whilst continuously striving for improvement and aiming to lead the way in provision of health related services.
East Grampians Health Service aims to meet the needs of the community by offering a vast array of services based at the community health centre in Ararat.
Our services include dental, physiotherapy, exercise physiology, occupational therapy, podiatry, speech pathology, dietetics, diabetes education and social work.
These services support other clinical areas including our acute and residential aged care patients.
About the RoleThe successful applicant will work as part of a multidisciplinary team including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, dietitians, and maternal child and health nurses which are co-located in the Community Health Centre.
The speech pathologist conducts assessments and provides intervention for a range of communication needs such as speech, language and fluency, as well as dysphagia management strategies for swallowing conditions.
There will be opportunity for additional training which will be tailored to your needs and preferences.
Options may include speech pathology specific professional development, multidisciplinary training with other speech pathologists across regional Victoria, attendance at professional conferences and clinical supervision.
About YouMust hold a Bachelor of Speech Pathology or Masters in Speech Pathology or equivalent.Must be eligible for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.Proven ability to work both in a team and independently.Appointment is subject to immunisation clearance and current and satisfactory Employment Checks (Police and Working with Children Checks).
For more information, please contact Christine Perry, Allied Health Manager on .
To apply please select 'Apply online' and complete as requested.
Please ensure you address the selection criteria, attach an up to date resume including two business referees by close of business 30 November 2024.
East Grampians Health Service is an equal opportunity employer.
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