The Royal Children's Hospital's (RCH) Vision is "A world where all kids thrive".
RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children's Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation.
RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870.
A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas.
The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds.
Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.
About the Role This is an Ongoing Full-Time position at 1.0 FTE in the Speech Pathology Department.
We are accepting applications from Grade 1 and Grade 2 clinicians, depending on experience.
You will be responsible for providing high-quality assessment and treatment to paediatric inpatients and outpatients with communication and/or swallowing difficulties across a range of clinical areas.
You will receive training and support in the areas required to manage your caseload, so we encourage applications from people with a range of experience (e.g., acute adults or developmental speech and language caseloads).
Part of this role involves providing caseload cover when other clinicians are on leave.
What you'll achieve You'll provide high-quality clinical speech pathology services to in/outpatients at RCH.You'll demonstrate evidence-based practice and a commitment to staying up-to-date.You'll work effectively and flexibly within teams demonstrating strong communication and collaboration skills.You'll prepare timely, well-written reports/documentation and provide effective verbal feedback to referrers, patients, families, and teams.You'll always act in a professional and ethical manner.Your skills and experience Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent tertiary qualification.Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia.Experience providing communication and/or swallowing assessments and therapy.About the Department We are a team of approximately 10 FTE speech pathologists.
We provide services to both inpatient and outpatient paediatric populations in the areas of eating, drinking and swallowing, speech, language, voice, cleft palate, and tracheostomy.
The role is busy but varied, interesting, and supported.
What we offer Salary Packaging – Increase your take-home pay!Parkville location and close to public transport.Additional allowance for completed, relevant post-graduate studies.Option for a Rostered Day Off each month.5 weeks paid annual leave per year.Other requirements: Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain.Valid Working with Children Check.Current NDIS Worker Screening Check, or willing to obtain.Compliance with RCH's "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure.Application process To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description.
Please include a copy of your academic transcript.
Separate position descriptions are attached.
Please specify if you are applying for Grade 1 or Grade 2 in your cover letter. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced. For more information about this position, please contact Bronwyn Carrigg, Speech Pathology Manager, Ph: 03 9345 4437 Email: ****** Why work at the RCH? RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.
We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability. It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception.
Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement.
Are you ready to join our team? Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" button.
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