Job Description

About the role

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a highly motivated Grade 1 Speech Pathologist to join our team. You will work collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team, clients and their families to undertake a range of assessments and therapy to achieve optimal client outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to gain experience across various programs within the department.

The Speech Pathology Department provides best practice services to groups and individuals of all ages, across a range of community and hospital programs.  Care is delivered as part of an established and progressive multidisciplinary team which includes a range of Allied Health, Nursing and Medical services.  

Position overview

• Part-time (24 hours per week), Fixed term position until August 2027
• Warrnambool Campus
• Speech Pathologist Grade 1
• Salary Range: $69,206.80 - $88,415.60 pro rata , plus superannuation

The SWH Speech Pathology Department currently has additional Grade 1 vacancies active. Please indicate your preferred working hours in your cover letter, and we will do our best to accommodate where possible.

What you bring

As a Speech Pathologist, you will have proven clinical experience working within the health sector, excellent verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated collaborative approach to multi-disciplinary care.  You will have a comprehensive knowledge of contemporary practice and passion for driving client centred care.  

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• Ongoing clinical supervision
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 10 November 2024. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Allied health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2021-2026 with the classification Speech Pathologist Grade 1

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au