Speech Pathologist

We are seeking a Speech Pathologist to join us in Nhillin a full time or part time capacity, who is passionate about client care and excited by the opportunity to make a difference in rural communities!

• New graduates encouraged to apply!
• Relocation assistance available for the right applicant.
• You will have the opportunity to apply for our Bursary Program, where contributions of up to 50% of a successful applicant's HECS/HELP debt are negotiable as part of the package!
• Opportunity to apply for the Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy Student Grant Program - for speech pathology and occupational therapy graduates working in rural and regional Victoria.

• Midway between Melbourne and Adelaide, Nhill is a thriving country town surrounded by a number of state and national parks, offering endless sunsets and scenic views. Nhill's proximity offers a number of educational, medical and aged care facilities as well as a large range of recreational activities to suit everyone!
• The successful applicant will experience a comprehensive caseload working alongside our skillful, friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team. We provide extensive clinical supervision as well as generous support to undertake professional development.

• The Speech Pathology Department at WWHS provides generalist services to a mixed caseload of adult and paediatric community clients, residents and inpatients across WWHS hospitals and residential aged care facilities.
• The Community Health Team provides services through a range of flexible service delivery models, such as individual and group consultation, health promotion and education, to the communities across its catchment. The Speech Pathologist will be expected to participate in education and quality improvement activities upon request.

• Bachelor of Speech Pathology, Master of Speech Pathology or its equivalent tertiary qualification.
• Eligibility for membership to Speech Pathology Australia.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in assessment and management options for a broad range of communication and/or swallowing disorders.
• Demonstrated effective and professional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team and relevant stakeholders to achieve optimal client/patient outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated to learn and improve own performance through feedback and reflective practice.

• Broad clinical experience, or if a graduate, broad placement experience in a variety of community-based settings or relevant to the role within a rural health service.
• Interest in rural speech pathology practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently without close supervision, and ability to manage time and workload appropriately.
• Competent with using the computer and willingness to learn new software applications.