Speech Pathologist (Grade 2), Caulfield Community Health Service

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Permanent Part Time (24 hours per week)
• Speech Pathologist, Grade 2 (VW1-VW4)
• Salary Range: $86,730 - $99,700 pro rata
• Location: Caulfield Hospital - Caulfield Community Health Service
• Great Staff Benefits!

 

Department 

The Caulfield Community Health Service (CCHS) is co-located on the Caulfield Hospital site, and provides a range of clinical and health promotion services for people of all ages who live, work or study within the local community. These multi-disciplinary services are provided in the centre, community, home or via Telehealth.  

Position Summary 

The Speech Pathology position will sit within the Adult Health team and you will: 

• Provide assessment and treatment of clients presenting with cognitive, communication and swallowing difficulties, including completion of video fluoroscopies
• Provision of both individual and group treatment sessions (e.g. mens communication group)
• Develop and implement person centred care plans 
• Work within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure a holistic approach to client support 
• Have a sound understanding of, and sensitivity to, the support needs of older people living at home, and their carers/significant others, including diversity of needs
• Liaise with relevant agencies to coordinate, facilitate and communicate client treatment and outcomes

Qualifications / Experience Required 

• Degree in Speech Pathology 
• Eligibility for membership of the Speech Pathology Association of Australia
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills in Speech Pathology within subacute and community settings, including completion of video fluroscopies.
• Current Victorian drivers licence 

Staff Benefits 

• Generous salary packaging and novated leasing are available through Maxxia
• Onsite child care services, payroll deductible expense
• Onsite staff gym, a payroll deductible expense
• Modern onsite library faculties, exclusive to Alfred Health staff
• Access to health and wellbeing incentives
• Discounted health insurance 

 

If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact Kerryn Woolley (ph: 9076 6666)  

Applications close: 11pm Monday, 4th December 2023

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au