Speech Pathologist

Speech Pathologist – Grade 1

An exciting full time position exists for an innovative and enthusiastic Grade 1 Speech Pathologist with highly developed interpersonal skills and a commitment to excellence to join our Speech Pathology Team at Latrobe Regional Health. This is an ongoing position commencing 22 April 2024.  

This position may include adult inpatient acute, subacute or adult / paediatric outpatient caseload depending on the successful applicant’s skill set and needs of the Speech Pathology Department.

All applicants are required to address the Speech Pathologist Grade 1 Position Description.

The Speech Pathology Department provides regular supervision and supports professional development. The Department also works within a friendly and energetic Allied Health Team with a commitment to providing high-quality clinical services with an emphasis on teamwork and continuous improvement.

A Speech Pathology qualification and eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia is essential.

For further information about this position please contact Fiona Derham, Speech Pathology Manager on (03) 5173 8***.

Why work for LRH?

A leading Gippsland employer, Latrobe Regional Hospital is Gippsland's specialist referral and trauma centre located 150km east of Melbourne. We are a purpose-built teaching hospital caring for a population of more than 260,000 people.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency, intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

We offer:

• A friendly and supportive team
• High quality patient care
• A collaborative and innovative working environment
• Modern Facilities
• Electronic Medical Records

Our unique difference:

• Regional lifestyle opportunities
• Access to excellent schools, health and transport services
• Generous salary packaging benefits, paid parental leave and flexible working conditions
• Expanding specialist services with future redevelopments & expansions

Our commitment to you:

LRH is recognized as a leading learning hospital providing ongoing career opportunities.  We provide a safe and rewarding work environment for all of our staff and have made a long-term commitment to strengthen our organisational culture through leadership excellence, education and training.

Now is an exciting time to join our team with significant growth on the horizon.

Diversity and Inclusion

At LRH we value workforce diversity and inclusion, where individual uniqueness is embraced. We value diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexuality.

At LRH we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background. LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants on (03) 5173 8***.

We at LRH strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.

If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, please contact the People & Culture team via email at ***************@lrh.com.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.

IMPORTANT:  All staff employed in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 (3 doses), unless a valid medical exemption applies. Evidence of Vaccination (or exemption) will be required to be provided prior to commencement. Applicants for public facing positions will also be required to provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination (or exemption) prior to commencement”