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Form of workAbout the role
Grampians Health provides Speech Pathology across acute, sub-acute, residential and community programs for patients/clients presenting with a broad range of communication and swallowing disorders. Members of the team participate in a wide range of specialist clinical services, project work and research. The service has a strong focus on mentorship and supervision and supports ongoing personal and professional development.
This is a full-time fixed-term position for a duration of two years, and we strongly encourage new graduates to apply for this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinical skills in assessment, planning and implementation of appropriate intervention across a designated Speech Pathology caseload, including both adult and paediatric rotations, across non-admitted, admitted and care communities
- Use of evidence-based, problem solving approach to clinical care
- Working as part of a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team
- Ensure the smooth transition of clients through the health care system, liaising with relevant staff and community agencies to ensure continuity of care for individual patients / clients and their families
- Attendance at relevant ward rounds / case conferences, family meetings and community MDT meetings
Skills and experience
- Practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia (Provisional or Full)
- Current driver’s licence
- Knowledge and experience in assessment, treatment and management options for paediatric and adult clients presenting with a broad range of communication and swallowing difficulties and a demonstrated ability to apply this knowledge
- Ability to cooperate and work well with others in the pursuit of team goals
- Highly professional and effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Commitment to working in a rural health organization
Culture & Benefits
At Grampians Health, we recognise our staff are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for our staff, patients, residents, visitors, volunteers and contractors at all sites.
- Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
- Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
- Staff rewards and recognition programs
- Professional development and education programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive orientation program
- Flexible rostering
- Opportunities for career progression
- Free parking
About Grampians HealthGrampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell.
Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Horsham Region
Located on the banks of the Wimmera River, Horsham is the retail, business & service centre of the Wimmera region. With a growing population of approximately 20,000, Horsham is a vibrant city in which to live, work and play. Horsham offers affordable housing, education and accessible community services. With natural attractions such as the Grampians National Park, Mount Arapiles and the Little Desert National Park nearby, there is plenty to see and explore. If you are dreaming of a career change with country lifestyle, Horsham is the place for you.
How to applyClick APPLY or contact Jodie Hayes, Acting Deputy Speech Pathology Manager West, on (03) 5381 9*** for a confidential discussion.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.
