Paediatric Speech Pathologist – New Grad (12‑Month)

The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 64,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne in Parkville invites applications for a full-time fixed-term Grade 1 New Graduate Speech Pathologist. You will assess and treat paediatric inpatients and outpatients with communication and/or swallowing difficulties across multiple areas, with training and supervision provided over a 12-month period.

You will gain exposure to varied clinical areas, contribute to high-quality care, and develop reports for referrers, patients, families, and teams while

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent tertiary qualification.
• Eligibility for practising membership of Speech Pathology Australia.
• Meet the requirements of the Speech Pathology Australia Professional Self-Regulation program.
• Upholds the Speech Pathology Australia Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical speech pathology services to inpatients and outpatients at RCH.
• Demonstrate evidence-based practice and stay up-to-date.
• Work effectively within teams with strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Prepare timely, well written reports/documentation and provide effective verbal feedback to referrers, patients, families, and teams.
• Always act in a professional and ethical manner.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent

Job description

The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne in Parkville invites applications for a full-time fixed-term Grade 1 New Graduate Speech Pathologist. You will assess and treat paediatric inpatients and outpatients with communication and/or swallowing difficulties across multiple areas, with training and supervision provided over a 12-month period.

You will gain exposure to varied clinical areas, contribute to high-quality care, and develop reports for referrers, patients, families, and teams while