Speech Therapist G2

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We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Speech Pathologist to join our team to fill a leave cover role.

• Grade 2 Speech Pathologist    
• Fixed term 06/01/25-30/06/25
• Full time 40 hrs per week with ADOs  

Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.

About the Speech Pathology Department   
We have over 40 speech pathologists working across all three sites of Austin Health, in acute care, sub-acute care, rehabilitation and community programs. We function as one department and work in clinical teams in a supportive, friendly environment. Our work includes clinical services, research, quality and improvement, staff and student education.   

About the role 
This position may work on any of the Austin Health sites under the guidance of the relevant acute and subacute Grade 4  stream leaders.  In the course of a day, you may find yourself:

• Undertaking a swallowing assessment
• Learning how to undertake videofluoroscopy
• Attending a team meeting
• Participating in a quality activity  

About you

• Approved degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent and eligible for certified practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia
• Experience in the assessment and management of patients with a wide range of neurological and medical diagnoses
• Experience in the assessment and safe management of dysphagic patients with varying aetiologies
• Ability to identify appropriate clients who would benefit from instrumental swallowing assessment
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• Demonstrated flexibility and independence in caseload management, particularly in managing a busy and varied caseload
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to function effectively as a team member
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current literature
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated initiative and openness to communicate and discuss ongoing clinical issues and decisions with other department members

Applications   
Written applications must be submitted online via the Austin Health Careers website. Documents required are:   

• Resume/CV including two professional referees.  
• Cover letter 
• Evidence of eligibility for Certified Practising Membership of Speech Pathology Australia
• Evidence of Covid-19 vaccination or medical exemption
• Response to selection criteria

Our benefits

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day.  Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Mentoring and career development opportunities
• Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists

Work with us!

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or have questions about this opportunity, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Joanne Sweeney, Chf Speech Pathologist Gr 5 at Joanne.Sweeney@austin.org.au

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.

Application closing date: 3 January 2025