Are you a Speech Pathologist wanting to work in a paediatric hospital? An opportunity exists for an experienced Grade 2 paediatric Speech Pathologist to join our growing Speech Pathology Department. Based at Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s at Sunshine Hospital, this part time, ongoing position will involve assessment and management of neonates, infants and young children with complex feeding, developmental delay and/or autism. This position will also include staff supervision and clinical education.

To be Successful in this Role you

• Will have clinical experience and theoretical knowledge in the assessment and management of communication and swallowing disorders in children with complex presentations
• Will have an ability to work within a multidisciplinary team (eg. Growth and Nutrition Clinic; Autism Assessment Clinic) 
• Will have highly developed interpersonal, written and electronic communication skills
• Will have a commitment to continuous quality improvement, clinical research and professional development of self and others

About Us

Our workforce of over 11,000 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 is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 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 (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

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