An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Grade 1 Speech Pathologist to join the dynamic and innovative Western Health Speech Pathology Department. This rotational position provides diverse experience across the subacute and acute adult streams.  You will be an active participant in the Speech Pathology and multidisciplinary teams with opportunity to contribute to quality improvement.

This is a fulltime short term contract until August 2021.

To be Successful in this role you have:

• Clinical competency, theoretical knowledge and experience in the assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders within the acute, rehabilitation and/or aged care sectors
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia

About Us

Our workforce of over 7,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.  Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health comprises of three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. We also operate the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s, Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldean and a range of community based services. We care for a diverse community of over 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.