Speech Pathologist - Grade 1

Speech Pathology

Allied Health Professional’s EA 2021 -2026 – (VP3 – VP7)

80 hrs / fortnight

Permanent Full Time - (consideration given to part time job share arrangements) 

*RELOCATION support available to suitable candidates*

ERH services the Shire of Campaspe and the cross-border Murray River Council. Echuca Moama and townships are located directly across the state border from one another, separated by the Murray River. 

Echuca and Moama are vibrant tourist towns with exciting cultural heritage, restaurant scene, sporting facilities, seemingly endless leisure and recreational options all within 2 ½ hours from Melbourne. Excellent preschool, primary and secondary education options are available.

ERH provides a comprehensive range of acute, medical, surgical and sub-acute services plus residential aged care and a broad range of community healthcare services. With a strong focus on increasing our capacity as a sub-regional teaching health service, Echuca Regional Health employees are dedicated professionals who strive to deliver the best possible care to their community.

Applications are sought from suitably qualified Speech Pathologists to work in the Speech Pathology department at Echuca Regional Health. Fantastic opportunity for 2023/24 Graduates - Grade 1Speech Pathologist. This role would suit a newly graduated or soon to graduate Speech Pathologist with the opportunity to take part in various rotations across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivery of individually-tailored services to children and adults with speech, language, communication and/or swallowing difficulties;
• Participation in the education and quality programs of the speech pathology team;
• Preparation of professional written reports;

Our team requires someone who has:

• A demonstrated commitment to evidence-based practice;
• Passion for working with individuals and groups of clients with communication and swallowing impairments;
• Willingness to work across a number of program areas;
• An ability to work effectively in teams;
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills and self-awareness;
• Evidence of membership of Speech Pathology Australia, including participation in the Professional Self-Regulation Program;

Working for ERH 

At ERH we offer a supportive and inclusive culture that offers opportunity for growth and development.  As well as that we have a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:

• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible working arrangements, with the opportunity to work full-time, part-time
• Experienced and supportive leaders, who genuinely care about their team
• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Genuine opportunities to broaden your skillset, and progress in your career
• An independent and confidential Employee Assistance Program for yourself and family members
• Free onsite parking

If you are passionate about healthcare and are excited to join a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you! Apply today by following the link below. Applications are to be submitted online.

ERH is an Equal Opportunity employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people. For further information on the role please refer to the position description.

**This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working With Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment.  In addition, this position requires evidence of vaccination status for COVID-19.