Title:  Speech Pathologist - GEM and Rehab at home service

Speech Pathologist – Grade 2

• Fixed term part-time, 16hrs a fortnight | Work-life balance  | Flexible days of work

• Innovative multidisciplinary rehabilitation service, delivering care in the home  

• Based at Peter James Centre - Burwood East | Carparking on site

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 

This role represents an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dynamic clinician to deliver early rehabilitation services in the home as part of a multidisciplinary team. As the successful applicant, you will be an integral member of the speech pathology service and deliver great patient care to improve health outcomes following discharge from hospital.  

About you  

To be successful in this role you will possess: 

• Eligible for membership to Speech Pathology Australia 
• Extensive clinical experience in the management of acquired swallowing and communication disorders 

• Strong, effective interpersonal skills, including communication and conflict resolution  

• Commitment to delivering patient-centred care 

• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining and applying up to date clinical knowledge through professional development and literature review 

• Demonstrated ability to provide high level teaching, training and supervision to staff and students 
• A current Victorian Drivers Licence

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role. 

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  This offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19, prior to commencing employment. 

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!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching 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 (which we will pay for). We will notify unsuccessful candidates.

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

Please click here for position description 

Contact Person: Marama Robinson

Contact Number: 99557475

Contact Email: marama.robinson@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 18th March 2025

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)

Our Values in Action:

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