Speech Pathologist - Grade 2

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.

An opportunity exists for a positive, proactive and experienced Grade 2 Speech Pathologist to join our established multidisciplinary team within the Speech Pathology and Dietetics Department. This is a fixed-term, part-time role, working in Epworth Rehabilitation & Continuing Care & Support Services, at Richmond. There may be potential to also work across our sites at Camberwell and Hawthorn.

Our department provides:

• A supportive and encouraging environment
• A diverse adult rehabilitation caseload - traumatic and acquired brain injury.
• Access to professional development & supervision

To be successful in this role...

You will have strong clinical experience working in a rehabilitation facility, with both inpatients and outpatients, working closely with multi-disciplinary teams. Your clinical experience will include working in the area of brain injury as it impacts on communication, cognition and swallowing, as well as competency in swallowing videofluoroscopy assessment and management. You will also have demonstrated excellent communication skills, superior teamwork abilities and strong customer service skills. Experience in student supervision is desirable.

Position Description     Inherent Requirements

About Rehabilitation & Mental Health

Epworth Rehabilitation and Mental Health services are some of the most progressive of their kind in Australia. Our clinical approach involves individualised treatment and collaborative team decision-making to achieve positive outcomes for patients. Our strong team ethos extends across our rehabilitation and mental health services at our Epworth hospitals in Richmond, Camberwell, Hawthorn and Geelong.

• Have completed a Bachelor degree in Speech Pathology, or equivalent
• Be eligible for Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) membership

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. 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

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

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For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Epworth Talent 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.