Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist - Jacana Clinic

Embark on a rewarding career and be part of a team where your dedication makes a difference in people’s lives.

About the Role:

We are pleased to announce that we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Paediatric Speech Pathologist (Grade 3) to join the Jacana Clinic within the FASD Service, as part of Developmental and Community Paediatrics at Monash Children’s Hospital.  This is a part-time (0.2 EFT), 2 year fixed term role.

The Speech Pathologist will provide assessment of language, communication and oromotor function where indicated, contribute to multidisciplinary formulation, provide education to students and trainees, and provide clinical recommendations as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This program focuses on linking with and providing broader supports to the family, to ensure engagement with health and community services, and to optimise outcomes for the child and future healthy pregnancies.

Role details:

• Participation in weekly Thursday clinics
• The role is based at Monash Children’s Hospital
• The role is fixed term for 2 years

About Us:

The FASD Service, through Developmental Paediatrics, provides specialist multidisciplinary assessments for children with pre-natal alcohol exposure, who show complex neurological, developmental and behavioural symptoms.

The service also delivers education, information and resources to communities at high risk of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), and provides clinical training in FASD diagnosis for paediatricians, psychologists, Speech Pathologists, occupational therapists and social workers.  This role is within the Jacana Clinic, which provides service to infants and children aged 0-3 years.

About You:

You are a highly-skilled Speech Pathologist with specialist knowledge in communication and swallowing.  You have a passion to work with babies and young children and are keen to be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team that is building this innovative service.  You have a clinical background in early intervention, child developments or disability settings and are keen to work collaboratively with clinicians of other disciplines in the care of these children and families.

You also have the following qualities:

• Passion for working with children and infants
• Great organisation and ability to work across caseloads
• Committed to delivering patient centred care and patient advocacy
• Experience working as part of a wide multidisciplinary team
• Great communication skills with patients, families and other team members

To see first-hand what our team of Speech Pathologists think about working at Monash Health, please take a look at the following short video: https://monashhealth.org/careers/allied-health/speech-pathology/  and please check out our You Tube link below.

What you need:

• At least 5 years’ experience working in paediatric settings
• Relevant Speech Pathology qualification
• Eligible for membership of Speech Pathology Australia
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team framework
• Demonstrated experience as indicated in the position description
• Australian working rights

In Return

We will look to provide you with:

• A supportive learning environment  
• Ongoing professional development 
• Access to Monash Health in-house learning portals to further expand your skills and knowledge base 
• Work within an experienced multidisciplinary team  
• Work life balance 

For a confidential discussion and to explore the opportunity further, please call Camilla Hayn on 0434304***.

Monash Health is a great place to work

To learn more about our organisation visit monashhealth.org.

To see first-hand what our colleagues think about working here, take a look at the following short videos: monashhealth.org/careers.

Monash Health is Victoria’s largest and most comprehensive health service. For more than 170 years, Monash Health and its predecessors have provided safe, high-quality healthcare for people at every life stage. With 25,500 employees, we provide care to south-eastern metropolitan Melbourne and rural Victoria from over 40 locations, via telehealth, within local communities and in people’s homes. We recognise the value of equal employment opportunity.  We are committed to patient safety, promoting fairness, equity and diversity in the workplace and to Child Safe Standards. At Monash Health we are relentless in our pursuit of excellence and work to our six guiding principles and our five ICare values.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted via the Monash Health online Mercury System (e-recruit). For information including how to apply and probity check requirements, refer to attached ‘Application Guide’ located under Position Documents. Applications will be screened upon receipt and selection activity may commence prior to the closing date. Respectfully, applications from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.