Speech Pathologist

• Join a team of highly skilled Allied Health professionals within the ECIS service
• Full-time, position located in Kew
• Perfect opportunity for an experienced Speech Pathologist

About the role

Experienced Speech Pathologists VMCH has an excellent opportunity for you to join a team of highly skilled and like-minded professionals who are passionate about enabling people to reach their full potential.  This full-time position based in Kew in ECIS program providing services to children and their families 0-12 years of age. 

This is a wonderful opportunity for a skilled Speech Pathologist with 2+ years’ experience in paediatric Speech Pathology to expand their career within the Allied Health space. Join our team of OT’s, Music Therapists and Psychologists that make this a great place to work!

About you

As a VMCH Speech Pathologist, you will

• Join our early childhood intervention service and work as part of a trans-disciplinary team to deliver high quality services to families and children aged 0-12 years. 
• Provide key worker support to families and children including deliver a broad range of evidence informed intervention strategies, standardised assessments and parent training to increase communication and active participation in social and educational settings for children;
• undertake face to face consultation and relationship building in natural environments, schools and kindergartens as well as on-site at VMCH facilities and therapy spaces;
• liaise and collaborate with a transdisciplinary team to design and deliver comprehensive support plans; and

If you’re a creative problem solver who is motivated by their contribution in actively working with people in building their capacity and reaching set goals, you should apply today!

Skills & experience

• A relevant qualification in Speech Pathology and relevant registration with Speech Pathology Australia
• Experience and or willingness to learn in speech pathology assessment and service delivery
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
• Ability to provide effective consultative skills that facilitate change through use of reflective and strength-based practice
• Ability to coach other trans disciplinary team members in areas of expertise
• A current Working with Children Check, NDIS Screening Clearance and full drivers licence.

If you are a passionate Speech Pathologist with the skills required Apply Now, we would love to hear from you.  Interviews will commence immediately. 

Why VMCH?

Because the people we employ make it a great place to work! In addition, VMCH will provide you with:

• A rewarding and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional development and career progression. 
• A competitive salary, with salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay. 
• A flexible and family-friendly work culture, with wellbeing initiatives and paid parental leave. 
• Employee assistance program including employee, manager, career, conflict, nutrition and lifestyle, money, family, and legal assistance.
• Discounted private health insurance and discounted school holiday care support.
• A chance to make a positive difference in the lives of older people and the community. 

About us

Here at VMCH our services are as diverse as the people we support. As a for-purpose organisation, compassion, respect, and inclusion aren’t just words to us, they guide us in everything we do. While we’ve been around for over a century, we’re always moving forward. We stay true to who we are by supporting people and families to live their best lives, providing a place to call home and spaces to learn and grow.

 If you meet the above criteria and are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

 To work at VMCH, you will be required to supply proof of work rights, an Australian Criminal History Check, Evidence of Flu and Covid Vaccinations, a Victorian Employee Working with Children Check and comply with Child Safety standards. You may also be required to supply an International Police Check. 

We do not accept unsolicited resumes, emails and phone calls from recruitment agencies.