Grade 2 Speech Pathologist Acute & Subacute Services

svha; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ADO

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Professional development

Wellbeing programs

Team culture

Job summary

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne is seeking a passionate Speech Pathologist to join the multidisciplinary team. The role involves assessment and management of adults with communication, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders across acute and subacute settings.

Join a supportive team with strong development opportunities and quality improvement involvement. The position is permanent and full-time, located across Fitzroy and Kew campuses, offering professional growth and a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master level qualifications in Speech Pathology.
• Eligibility for Speech Pathology Australia membership.
• Knowledge of professional statements and ethics.
• Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess and manage patients with communication, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders.
• Provide high-quality, evidence-based assessment and intervention.
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans with patients and families.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across neurology, rehabilitation, and other services.
• Ensure practice aligns with departmental policies and standards.
• Contribute to quality improvement, research and service development.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Evidence-based practice

Teamwork

Professional membership

Education

Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology)

Bachelor of Speech Pathology

Master of Speech Pathology

Equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Description:

Permanent / Full Time position

Fitzroy and Kew locations

Join a supportive and dynamic Speech Pathology team with excellent professional development opportunities

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for a passionate Speech Pathologist to join the Speech Pathology team at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne. In this role, you will provide assessment and management for adults with communication, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders across a diverse range of acute and subacute clinical settings. You will have the opportunity to work across a variety of caseloads, including Neurology, Rehabilitation, Critical Care, Oncology, General Medicine, Geriatric Evaluation and Management (GEM) and @home services . Working as part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, you will deliver evidence-based Speech Pathology services that support positive patient outcomes and contribute to safe and effective transitions of care. You will also have opportunities to contribute to quality improvement, research and service development , while continuing to develop your clinical skills and professional expertise.

Classification: Speech Pathologist Grade 2 VW1-VW4 Grade 2 ($90,235.60 - $103,724.40) per annum.

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Assess and manage patients with communication, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders across acute and subacute settings
• Provide high-quality, evidence-based Speech Pathology assessment and intervention
• Develop and implement individualised treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team
• Work across a diverse range of clinical areas, including Neurology, Rehabilitation, Critical Care, Oncology, General Medicine, GEM and @home services
• Ensure clinical practice aligns with departmental policies, guidelines and current Speech Pathology Australia professional standards
• Contribute to effective communication and collaboration across the multidisciplinary team
• Participate in quality improvement, research and service development activities
• Contribute to a culture of learning, reflective practice and continuous improvement

Your Contribution

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A Bachelor of Applied Science (Speech Pathology), Bachelor of Speech Pathology, Master of Speech Pathology or equivalent qualification
• Eligibility for membership with Speech Pathology Australia
• Knowledge of Speech Pathology Australia position statements and the Code of Ethics
• Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to evidence-based, person-centred clinical practice
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A current Victoria Police Check, or willingness to obtain one

What We Offer

• A monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO)
• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Access to Fitness Passport, providing access to an extensive network of fitness facilities
• Regular professional development opportunities to support your career goals
• A healthy work/life balance
• Employee wellbeing initiatives, events and programs
• A supportive team environment and culture of continuous improvement
• Convenient Fitzroy and Kew locations, close to public transport, cafés and Melbourne's CBD

About Speech Pathology

The Speech Pathology Department is committed to providing excellent Speech Pathology services to patients with communication and swallowing disorders across St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne. Our highly skilled and dynamic team provides services across the continuum of care and across multiple campuses, including St Vincent's Hospital in Fitzroy and St George's Health Service in Kew . We value collaboration, shared learning and reflective practice, with a strong focus on delivering evidence-based care and achieving meaningful outcomes for our patients.

Working at St Vincent's

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service providing a diverse range of adult clinical services. Our work is guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence , and we are committed to providing outstanding patient care while creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for our people.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission, and diversity reflects the community we serve. Please visit our website for further information regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne.