Speech Pathologist Grade 1 or Grade 2

Speech Pathologist - Grade 1 or Grade 2

Permanent Full Time 

80 hrs per fortnight with ADO 

About us

At Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community.

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You will be working alongside experienced, passionate leadership peers who are true to our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy

About the role

In this small Speech Pathology team, you will have the opportunity to gain skills and work across a variety of clinical areas including acute, sub-acute, community and aged care. 

There are opportunities to work across multiple WDHS campuses including Hamilton, Coleraine and Penshurst and other regional Health Services. Speech Pathology Services may also be contracted to other health and educational services in the region.

You will participate in regular department meetings with supportive supervision from the Speech Pathology manager (as well as opportunities for external supervision) and reflective learning opportunities through peer support and supervision from both the speech pathology team and wider multidisciplinary teams.

You will have opportunities to complete external professional development as deemed appropriate by the Speech Pathology manager as well as internal professional development from the Speech Pathology Department and other departments across Primary and Preventative Health.

Career development support is available if you wish to further your career into or as a Grade 2 clinician including opportunities for supervision of staff and staff members as well as suitable responsibilities and duties allocated by the Speech Pathology Manager.

You will contribute to the Speech Pathology team through your work with clients, participating in quality improvement activities and research as directed by the Speech Pathology Manager as well as working in wider multidisciplinary teams across WDHS.

We are committed to placing the client at the centre of care and using evidenced based practice in assessment, treatment and consultancy for people of all ages with communication and swallowing difficulties.

What we can offer you:

• Relocation consultant support (housing, partner employment, childcare/education, social groups etc) (out of region only).
• Cash payment for relocation costs (up to $1,000) and other financial support for covering relocation costs through salary packaging (out of region only)
• Accommodation and housing support (up to 3 months) (out of region only)
• External professional development funding support in the first 12 months (up to $1,000)
• Internal training and development opportunities to support professional and personal growth
• Salary packaging including capped expenses ($9,010), meals and entertainment card ($2,600) and novated vehicle leasing
• Free on-site car parking
• Social club membership offering a range of events and functions
• A culture which supports staff health and wellbeing including: 

  • Green Bean Café on site at the Hamilton Base Hospital

  • Discounted leisure memberships
  • Gym membership at corporate rates
  • Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    

     

For more details please see the Position Description. 

Closing Date: Friday 3 May 2024

Proposed Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 6 May 2024

The successful applicant will hold, or be able to obtain, a current National Criminal Police Check. Dependant on your position you may be required to obtain a Working with Children Check Clearance and / or NDIS Worker Screening Check. All successful applicants are to comply with WDHS immunisation and vaccination requirements, including COVID and Booster requirements.

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Western District Health Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer that has a commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and empowerment of Indigenous, Torres Strait Islander, their families and communities and encourages them to apply. This organisation promotes the safety and wellbeing of children from culturally, linguistically diverse and aboriginal backgrounds and those with a disability.