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Join Austin Health as a Senior Speech Pathologist with the Child Inpatient Unit working 0.4 FTE Heidelberg location, with multiple public transport options available to Austin Hospital Make an impact supporting patients, their families and carers Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide.
We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the Child Inpatient Unit The Child Inpatient Unit (CIPU) is part of Austin Health's Infant Child and Youth Mental Health Services (ICYMHS).
It services children from metropolitan and regional Victoria, NSW and Tasmania at present.
It is one of two Child Units in the state – the other is the OASIS Unit, based at Monash Health.
Our community teams are currently based primarily at the Heidelberg Campus of Austin Health, Heidelberg site and in Epping.
it is anticipated there will be a number of teams located the community over time.
The CIPU is a 12 bed unit which provides specialist inpatient psychiatric assessment and treatment for young people up to the age of 12 years with severe emotional and/or behavioural disturbance, Provides two types of admission: Crisis and Planned – during which both assessment and treatment can be accommodated, Children are admitted on a voluntary basis and with a primary care giver All members of the household are encouraged to attend and flexible arrangements are made for anyone who has a caregiving role.
There is an associated Austin Hospital School administered by the Department of Education and Training.
About the role We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Speech Pathologist to join our team, where you will independently collaborate within a multidisciplinary setting to deliver high-quality, evidence-based speech therapy services.
Your role will include providing comprehensive assessments, treatment, and consultation to support communication, learning, and neurodiversity.
As the Senior Speech Pathologist in the Child Inpatient Unit, you will offer expert consultation and recommendations for children facing challenges in these areas, while also preparing detailed written reports to assist in care planning and clinical decision-making.
About you You will be someone who has excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to excellence in patient care.
You'll bring energy and drive to you work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.
You'll further have: Relevant professional qualification in speech pathology with current Registration with Speech Pathology Australia.
Must meet the minimum years of clinical experience and registration to be eligible for a senior Grade 3 role according to the Enterprise Agreement.
A current, unrestricted Working with Children's Check and Driver's License.
A senior clinician, with at least 7 years of experience as a Speech Pathologist with extensive experience and demonstrated expertise in working with complex child and youth mental health presentations requiring of speech pathology assessment and treatment.
Demonstrated understanding of the role of communication in child development.
Our benefits Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day.
Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounts on fitness memberships and health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program Mentoring and career development opportunities Onsite childcare, easy access via public transport, car parking and end of journey facilities for cyclists Work with us!
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People.
We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities.
We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date.
This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or have questions about this opportunity, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Sandra Chirume-Chiguma, Nurse Unit Manager - Child Inpatient Unit at ****** Interested in finding out more about this opportunity?
Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: Tuesday 29 April 2025