Hub of medical precinct in Parkville, Melbourne Work for Australia's leading Children's Hospital Challenging and rewarding work environment 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 (see separate Position Descriptions attached).
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 (i.e., in clinical areas that match your skills and experience).
If you are interested in the roles but lack some experience, or are not sure whether you meet criteria, you are welcome to call to discuss your application.
What you'll achieve You'll provide high-quality clinical speech pathology services to in/outpatients at RCH You'll demonstrate evidence-based practise 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 Classification for Grade 1 will range from VP3-VP7 (base salary $69,206--$84,118 per annum, plus superannuation; in March 2025 this increases to $70,590--$85,872 per annum plus superannuation).
Classifcation for Grade 2 will range from VW1-VW4 ($86,730--$99,699 per annum, plus superannuation); in March 2025 this increase to $90,235--$103,724 per annum plus superannuation).
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.
If this sounds like you, click here to view the Grade 1 position description and here to view the Grade 2 positon description.
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.
We have access to education and research staff who can help us with our quality and research goals.
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