Job description

Reference Number: 1667 Job Title: Paediatric Speech Pathologist (Grade 2) - Community Health Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Hours per Fortnight: 80 hours per fortnight with monthly ADO Location: Community Health @ GV Health, Corio Street, Shepparton VIC 3630

For a confidential conversation please contact: Kate Fagan on kate.fagan@gvhealth.org.au

ANZSCO 252712 - Open to suitably qualified candidates seeking employer nominated sponsorship opportunities Salary Range (Full Time): $90,235.60 - $103,724.40 p.a

About GV Health: At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

Our Region Great things happen here! Follow the link to find out what its like to live, work and play in our wonderful region: Greater Shepparton: Great Things Happen Here

Relocating to our region: Relocation incentives may be available to the successful applicant for this role, including relocation & accommodation support.

Relocation Support: Intrastate (over 100kms) - up to $2,500 Interstate - up to $5,000 Overseas - up to $8,000

Accommodation Support: Up to $350 per week up to 10 weeks; or 10 weeks interim GVH Accommodation (if available) +Connection to a FREE 1:1 relocation concierge service supporting all aspects of relocation. Click here to learn more.

Recruitment bonus: This role is eligible for an Allied Health recruitment bonus up to $2,500. The bonus will be paid on completion of a successful six month probationary period and applies to new employees at GV Health only.

About the role: The Community Health Programs operate from GV Health’s Corio Street campus and include Community Health and Self-Management Support services. The programs provide a diverse range of services to consumers living in the Goulburn Valley region. Community Health services include: Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Outreach Program, Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Sexual Health Nursing and Speech Pathology. The Self-Management Support service provides health coaching for people living with chronic disease, as well as QUIT education and group programs.

Reporting to the Manager Community Health Programs, the Speech Pathologist is responsible for providing assessment and therapeutic interventions to children (0–6 years of age), and their families, presenting with a variety of childhood-related developmental delays, neurological conditions, pre-diagnosis Autism Spectrum Disorders, and other health and developmental issues impacting the child. In this role you will work as part of our experienced and supportive multi-disciplinary team and will liaise closely with other key stakeholders across a range of internal and external service providers to facilitate a collaborative approach to service provision and positive consumer outcomes. Services are primarily provided in onsite clinical spaces, and include individual assessment and therapy along with a range of group programs.

The successful applicant will have: Bachelor degree or higher in Speech Pathology and eligible for membership of Speech Pathology Australia. Excellent knowledge, skills and experience in the provision of evidence-based Speech Pathology assessment and therapeutic intervention for young children and their families. Ability to work collaboratively as an individual practitioner within a multidisciplinary team environment including the ability to initiate and maintain effective professional relationships.

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance Paid parental leave Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

For further information and to apply, please visit our website https://www.gvhealth.org.au/careers/current-vacancies/