Speech Pathologist, Grade 1 or Grade 2
Stawell Campus
Permanent – Full Time with monthly ADO
About the Role
Grampians Health Stawell is calling passionate early career and senior Speech Pathologists to join our dynamic Speech Pathology team. As a part of our holistic care approach, we’re dedicated to fostering your career development, supporting ongoing professional development and delivering innovative care to our regional communities.
As the Grade 1 or Grade 2 Speech Pathologist you will be responsible for predominantly an adult caseload across our admitted, community, NDIS and care community programs. This role is part of our growing Speech Pathology team with the support of a Grade 3 Senior clinician onsite and the broader Allied Health MDT Team. You’ll also be supported by our wider Grampians Health West Speech Pathology Team at our Edenhope, Dimboola, Horsham, and Stawell Campuses.
We are seeking full time or part-time applicant and welcome discussions regarding flexible work arrangements and encourage new graduates to apply. Please state in your cover letter the role and grading you’re applying for.
Key Selection Criteria
Please refer to the key selection criteria within the Position Description relevant to the role you are applying for.
Why Grampians Health?
* Diverse Experience: This role offers a unique opportunity to develop extensive and diverse clinical experiences across our adult programs in a diverse range of settings. Opportunities to work in and support our Paediatric programs also exists.
* Opportunity to specialise: Seize the chance to work across adult streams, pursue your areas of interest and find what are excite you. Have the opportunity to build specialist knowledge and skills in areas such as VFSS and Paediatric Feeding.
* Structured Support: Gain hands-on experience with frequent structured clinical supervision with our onsite senior team, along with opportunities to collaborate with our whole GH SP team of 27 Speech Pathologists across Ballarat, Stawell, Horsham, Dimboola and Edenhope campuses.
* Career Growth: Enjoy tailored career development pathways and supervision customised to meet your individual needs and supporting you to grow your clinical, clinical support and leadership and management skills.
* Professional Development: Enjoy strong support for regular internal and external professional development with paid leave and robust financial support for professional development
Why Stawell?
* Affordable Living: Enjoy a lower cost of living with average house prices significantly lower than in major cities, giving you a financial boost.
* Scenic Surroundings: Located only a stone’s throw from the Grampians National Park – perfect for outdoor enthusiasts who are looking for a unique and relaxing lifestyle Discover the Grampians region - Grampians Health.
* Work-Life Balance: Benefit from flexible work arrangements, salary packaging for living expenses, and a focus on staff wellbeing with 24/7 support through our Employee Assistance Program.
New graduates, applying are encouraged to review the Department of Health Speech Pathology and Occupational Therapy Grant program, in which grants totalling $15,000 are available for final year students in speech pathology or occupational therapy who choose to practice in regional or rural Victoria upon completion of their courses. This is a wonderful chance to make a meaningful impact on communities while receiving financial assistance. For more information please see https://www.vic.gov.au/speech-pathology-and-occupational-therapy-student-grant-program.
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Interested?
If you’re eager to thrive in a role that values growth, teamwork and impactful work, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Brooke Pay – Deputy Manager Speech Pathology (West) on 0353819101 for more details.
We're actively seeking candidates for this role and will review applications as they are submitted. Applications will close when the position is filled.
Support to relocate will be considered for the successful applicant. Short term accommodation options are available for the successful applicant.
About Grampians Health
Grampians Health provides healthcare to a large region at our campuses based in Ballarat, Dimboola, Edenhope, Horsham and Stawell. Our mission is to deliver sustainable healthcare tailored to evolving community and workforce needs. We strive to enhance services and careers, providing quality healthcare to rural and regional communities. Joining Grampians Health means being part of a diverse team, with a variety of career opportunities in acute, maternity, mental health, allied health, aged care and support services.
Culture & Benefits
* Flexible work arrangements and purchase leave opportunities
* Salary packaging for living expenses such as rent/mortgage plus meals, entertainment & holidays
* Access to Staff Fitness program
* Staff rewards and recognition programs
Stawell Region
Stawell is a small town, with a big heart. Life is lived here at a slower pace, it's perfect for people who are wanting to get away from big cities and unwind. We have beautiful wildlife and numerous hiking trails, you will never outgrow this place and its wonders. Stawell is only a 45-minute drive to Horsham, where you can have the opportunity to dine from restaurants, farm gates and cellar doors of some of Australia's best and most awarded venues.
If you are dreaming of a career change with stunning natural landscapes to enjoy, Stawell is the place for you. To learn more about Stawell please click – Visit Stawell
Diversity and Inclusion
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police records check, immunisation clearance and Working with Children check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check.
All employees must be willing and able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when required, which at a minimum is a surgical mask. Additional PPE requirements are role-dependent.
Grampians Health is a child safe organisation, committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Grampians Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, mature age workers and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer (or questioning), intersex and asexual LGBTQIA+.