Grade 3 Speech Pathologist

• Grade 3 Speech Pathologist-Acute and Outpatient Swallow Services\Part Time / Permanent position (32 hours per week or negotiable)
• Fitzroy location
• Friendly and supportive team environment

About the Role

Join our experienced Speech Pathology team as a Grade 3 Senior Speech Pathologist (in a permanent capacity 4 days per week) and provide advanced clinical care across our acute and outpatient swallow services. This senior role encompasses a diverse caseload including specialist Outpatient Swallow Clinic, delivering expert assessment and management of adults with complex swallowing disorders.

You will provide advanced dysphagia assessment and management, including the use of instrumental swallowing assessments such as Video Fluoroscopic Swallow Studies (VFSS) and Fibreoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES), alongside comprehensive care of adults in acute services at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne.

As a senior clinician, you will provide clinical leadership through mentoring and supervision, contribute to service development and quality improvement initiatives, and work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based, person-centred care. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Speech Pathologist looking to influence clinical practice, support workforce development, and improve outcomes for adults with communication and swallowing disorders.

Classifications for this position will range from classification range VW6 - VW9 ($104,135.20 - $118,981.20) per annum, pro rata for part time).

Your Contribution

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology), or Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent
• Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia and commitment to Speech Pathology Australia's Code of Ethics
• At least 7 years' experience in adult Speech Pathology
• Extensive experience in Speech Pathology management of patients with disorders of communication and swallowing in a hospital setting
• Current National criminal history check, or willing to obtain

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged.
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Kew or Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne's best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

About Speech Pathology

We strive to provide excellent and responsive care through shared expertise, compassion and reflective practice. We work collaboratively and transparently to create strong connection and meaningful outcomes for all.

Working at St Vincent's
St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Contact

Helen Leousis

Chief Speech Pathologist and Manager of Speech Pathology

0431 451 *** *************@svha.org.au