Title:  Speech Pathology - Acute Services

Speech Pathologist – Grade 2 - Acute services 

• Permanent Full-time | 5 weeks' leave + monthly day off to enjoy work-life balance
• Grade 2 role | Opportunity for career progression in a growing program 
• Box Hill | Close to public transport and cafes | Stoke and general medicine 
• Access Fitness passport to support your wellbeing | Excellent entitlements

Are you looking to live and work in a world city like Melbourne? 

Are you a qualified & passionate Speech Pathologist looking for a new challenge? 

Come join us at Eastern Health! 

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role 

Eastern Health is currently looking for a passionate and experienced Speech Pathologist to join our Allied Health teams at Box Hill Hospital. This role will work across our new stroke service in conjunction with a general medicine caseload, in an innovative multidiscilinary team. 

We are excited to launch a new acute in-reach rehabilitation model of care for stroke patients at Box Hill Hospital. This innovative service aims to optimise rehabilitation access by providing early assessment and intervention for patients who are awaiting transfer to rehabilitation, requiring rehab but not yet ready for subacute care, or those who can be discharged directly home with support. Working in partnership the award-winning acute stroke multidisciplinary team, the in-reach team will enhance patient flow and support high-acuity care by commencing timely, evidence-based rehabilitation interventions.

This role works with a large speech pathology team and are supported with regular supervision and opportunities for professional development, guided by our learning and teaching program. We also offer in-house learning pathways for VFSS, tracheostomy and FEES. This role will support the supervision of students and grade 1 clinicians. 

About you 

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Eligibility for practising membership with Speech Pathology Australia
• An established track record of highly developed interpersonal skills
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• Ability to set relevant rehabilitation short term goals with your clients
• The ability to work effectively as part of a diverse team

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentoring program 
• Study and professional development leave 
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance 
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones 
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements 
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme 
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers 
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training 
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals 

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

Please click here for position description 

Contact Person: Jane-Elise Cherry

Contact Number: 0466 616 558

Contact Email: jane-elise.cherry@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 8th of October 

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) 

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day