Rural Speech Pathologist (Grade 1) – Diverse Care Settings

Swan Hill District Health; Swan Hill; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic workplace

Discounted Corporate gym memberships

Salary Sacrifice/Packaging

Professional Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Swan Hill District Health invites a new graduate Speech Pathologist (Grade 1) to join our Speech Pathology Department. You will support assessment and management of adults and children across inpatient, aged care, community health, and clinics, with paediatric services for 0–6 years and a focus on feeding, speech, language and fluency.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, contribute to education and quality improvement, and benefit from mentoring, professional development and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Degree in Speech Pathology is required.
• Registration with Speech Pathology Australia (CPSP status) is required.
• Current National Police Check is required.
• Working with Children’s Check is required.
• Evidence of immunisation records/history as part of Health Services Act 1988, 2020 Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech pathology assessment and management to adult and paediatric clients with communication and/or swallowing disorders across inpatient, aged care, community health, community rehab and clinics.
• Work in paediatric services for children 0–6 with feeding, speech, language and fluency needs.
• Collaborate with other health professionals and participate in community education to promote best practice.
• Lead quality improvement initiatives and access professional development and supervision as part of ongoing clinical skill extension.

Education

Undergraduate Degree in Speech Pathology

Job description

Swan Hill District Health invites a new graduate Speech Pathologist (Grade 1) to join our Speech Pathology Department. You will support assessment and management of adults and children across inpatient, aged care, community health, and clinics, with paediatric services for 0–6 years and a focus on feeding, speech, language and fluency.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, contribute to education and quality improvement, and benefit from mentoring, professional development and