About Us
Western Health manages three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. It also operates the Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldean and a range of community based services. We care for a culturally diverse population of more than 800,000 people. We have more than 6,700 employees who are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES).

Our continued growth will see the completion of a new purpose built, multi-storey Joan Kirner Women's and Children's Hospital.

About the Role

An opportunity exists for an experienced Speech Pathologist to join our dynamic and innovative Speech Pathology department as a senior clinician. This part time maternity leave backfill position will involve clinical leadership of acute services across Western Health.

Duties

• Assessment and management of complex dysphagia and communication impairment within the acute setting
• Team leadership, including promotion of team effectiveness and evidenced based patient care   
• Supervision of Grade 1 and 2 staff
• Clinical education
• Leadership of a department portfolio
• Ensure safe and high quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and policies

Skills & Experience

• Expertise in complex dysphagia and communication assessment and management within the acute setting
• Strong leadership skills, including proven interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to lead and supervise staff and students
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement, clinical research and professional development of self and others
• Eligibility for membership of SPA

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits such as:

• Work-life balance
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Onsite fitness clubs
• Culturally safe and respectful environment
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Culture

At Western Health, we value our employees 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 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.