Paediatric Speech Pathologist — Part-Time, Community Health

Western Health; Melton; Hybrid; AUD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Scholarships and grants

Learning opportunities

Job summary

Western Health in Victoria is seeking a Paediatric Speech Pathologist for a 0.6FTE part-time role split across Melton Community Health Services and the Child and Family Wellbeing Local (CFWL).

You will deliver assessments, short-term interventions, care coordination and family-centred care for infants, children and young people with communication, developmental and feeding needs, working within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Paediatric clinical skills and evidence-based practice.
• Family-centred, child-focused and culturally responsive approach.
• Excellent communication and time management.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team member.
• Well organised with commitment to continuous improvement and equity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based speech pathology assessments and interventions for children with communication, developmental and feeding needs.
• Provide developmental assessments, short-term intervention and care coordination within the Child and Family Wellbeing Local.
• Work collaboratively with families, carers, multidisciplinary teams and community partners to develop recommendations and care plans.
• Maintain high-quality clinical documentation, reporting and data management.
• Contribute to service improvement, professional development and quality and safety initiatives.

Skills

Paediatric clinical skills

Evidence-based practice

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Job description

Western Health in Victoria is seeking a Paediatric Speech Pathologist for a 0.6FTE part-time role split across Melton Community Health Services and the Child and Family Wellbeing Local (CFWL).

You will deliver assessments, short-term interventions, care coordination and family-centred care for infants, children and young people with communication, developmental and feeding needs, working within a multidisciplinary team.