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Form of workAbout Dhelkaya Health Dhelkaya Health is a new health service on Dja Dja Wurrung country; it is the coming together of Castlemaine Health, Maldon Hospital and CHIRP Community Health. ‘Dhelkaya’ means ‘being healthy’ in the Dja Dja Wurrung language. The origins of our name are closely tied to our region’s history, its people and country. Dhelkaya Health is shaping a better health system for the people of Mount Alexander Shire and beyond, while staying true and local in everything it does. Dhelkaya Health delivers a diverse range of inpatient, outpatient, aged care, community health and outreach services to Mount Alexander Shire. It also delivers assessment, rehabilitation and allied health services to neighbouring shires. Dhelkaya Health is committed to the quality, accessibility and sustainability of acute, aged and community-based healthcare, and family and housing services. Dhelkaya Health has campuses in Castlemaine and Maldon.
Position Title: Speech PathologistGrade 2 - Fixed term / Full or part time
Classification: VW1 – VW4
Salary per hour: $43.89 to $50.45 per hour + superannuation + generous salary packaging options
Award: Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise agreement 2021-2026
*All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy.
Role Description
We are seeking applications from a suitably experienced Speech Pathologist - Grade 2to provide high quality person-centred Speech Pathology sevices to the inpatients, residents and community clients of Dhelkaya Health. Contribute to a positive workplace culture of cooperation, collaboration and best practice care; including leadership within the Speech Pathology and broader allied health teams.
About you
- University degree in Speech Pathology (or equivalent)
- Current driver's licence
- Current CPSP with Speech Pathology Australia or willing to obtain
- Experience working with adults in a hospital inpatient, residential aged care and/or outpatient setting.
- Experience supervising students and Grade 1 clinicians
Please refer to the relevant attached position description and address the key selection criteria on your cover letter when applying.
Culture and Benefits
Castlemaine and Maldon are located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in the Mount Alexander Shire. The area is renowned for its creativity, history and as host to the Castlemaine State Festival. The shire is a short drive from Melbourne, Ballarat and Bendigo, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, unique natural environment and historic goldfields, the community offers a rich diverse culture for all to enjoy.
- Free on-site parking is available to all staff and visitors
- Salary Packaging/Salary Sacrificing
- Free onsite staff gym (Castlemaine campus)
- Fitness Passport is available to all staff members across Dhelkaya Health.
- Our Health and Wellbeing program; including access to a Social Worker, Pastoral Care Office, Prevention of Bullying & Harassment Officers, Physiotherapy services, vaccination programs and other health services as required
- The Dhelkaya Health Social Clubbrings staff from all areas of the hospital together in friendly and casual environment, with a variety of events and activities held throughout the yea
Dhelkaya Health encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. People of all ages, people living with a disability, LGBTIQ+ candidates, and people from multi-cultural backgrounds.
For further information about this position, please contact Alex Culvenor, Ambulatory Care Manager on 03 5471 3***.
Applications close March 10th 2024.
