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 1 million people. We have 7,000 employees who are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES).

Our continued growth has seen the addition of a new purpose built, multi-storey Joan Kirner Women's and Children's at Sunshine Hospital.

About the Role

An opportunity exists for an experienced and enthusiastic Speech Pathologist to join our Community Based Rehabilitation service. This full time, temporary position until June 2020 is well supported by the Community Based Rehabilitation and Speech Pathology teams and has a diverse range of clients.

Duties

• Assessment and management of complex communication and swallowing disorders within the community rehabilitation setting
• Supervision of Grade 1 and 2 staff
• Clinical education
• Lead quality improvement
• Ensure safe and high quality patient care is delivered in line with Western Health values and policies

Skills & Experience

• Expertise in the assessment and management of complex communication and swallowing disorders within the community rehabilitation setting including advanced skills in cognitive assessments
• Strong leadership skills, including proven interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to lead and supervise staff and students
• Highly developed interpersonal, written and electronic communication skills
• Commitment to continuous quality improvement, clinical research and professional development of self and others
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
• Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia

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