Speech Pathologist - Grade 1

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

In this permanent part-time Grade 1 role, based at Camberwell, you will be responsible for providing speech pathology assessment and management to inpatients and outpatients, admitted with stroke and non-stroke neurological conditions (eg: progressive diseases), as well as other conditions impacting on swallowing, communication and cognition. You will be part of the supportive Speech Pathology and Dietetics team and report to the Manager, Speech Pathology & Dietetics, Epworth Continuing Care and Support Services (CCSS). You will be an active member of the wider multidisciplinary team (MDT).

If successful, you will also have access to regular supervision, monthly catch-ups with your peers and professional education opportunities.

You will make an impact by:

• Providing evidence-based assessment and management to patients experiencing swallowing, communication and cognition challenges
• Demonstrating empathy and compassion while encouraging patients and family members/carers to participate in all stages of care
• Actively participating as a member of the department and wider MDT

To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:

• Compassion and a willingness to contribute to the multifaceted care of our patients
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment

You will have:

• Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent degree
• Eligible for membership with Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
• Experience working with adults in a hospital setting
• Experience using a variety of language assessment tools and interventions
• An understanding of instrumental evaluations of swallowing (eg: VFSS/FEES)

Position Description        Inherent Requirements

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

At Epworth, we care.

We care about our patients and we care about our people.  We care about keeping everyone safe.  We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers.  And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

Enquire / Apply 

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button and attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Jane Panaccio, Manager Speech Pathology & Dietetics, Epworth Continuing Care and Support Services on 0431763328 or Epworth Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9426 0606.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.