Speech Pathologist - Grade 2 Paediatric And Neonatal Speech Pathologist

Paediatric and Neonatal Speech Pathologist

• Join our dynamic and innovative speech pathology team!
• Permanent part-time
• Flexible hours on offer: part-time, weekdays and/or weekends considered
• Clinical supervision and support to upskill in a range of areas including neonatal feeding and paediatric rehabilitation

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a comprehensive range of high quality emergency, acute, sub-acute, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care and community health services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

The Speech Pathology Department at Eastern Health has a strong focus on professional development for all staff, ensuring our patients have access to highly skilled clinicians whose care is informed by best practice.

About the role

We are looking for a Grade 2 Speech Pathologist to join the Speech Pathology, Allied Health (Women’s & Children’s) team at Eastern Health.  This an ongoing leave cover role which offers the opportunity to work across and upskill in a range of areas, including the Special Care Nursery and Acute Paediatric teams and the community health paediatric team.

This role is available on a part-time, ongoing basis for a clinician with consolidated clinical skills and knowledge in the diagnosis and management of paediatric communication and swallowing disorders across the continuum of care. You will operate in a supported learning environment with access to professional development, supervision and mentoring and will have the opportunity to expand and consolidate a range of skills in paediatric speech pathology care.

If you are a passionate clinician and excel at collaborative teamwork, then this is the role for you!

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Approved Degree in Speech Pathology or equivalent and eligibility for practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia
• Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and management of communication, swallowing and feeding difficulties in infants and preschool children.
• Strong, effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining and applying up to date clinical knowledge through professional development and literature review
• A strong commitment to high quality care in line with Eastern Health values
• Current driver’s license and access to vehicle

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

• In-house training competencies to upskill in clinical practice areas such as paediatric feeding
• Access to a range of leave entitlements including study and purchased leave to support you to manage family, study or other commitments
• Health and wellbeing incentives including discounted health insurance.

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note: 

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have the right to permanently live and work in Australia to apply for this job.
• Please submit all applications online.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manger listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**