Speech Pathologist
Speech Pathologist
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
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 communitybased services.
- Full time position at 80 hours per FN
- Fixed term until June 2026
- Great staff benefits
- The Alfred location
ALLIED HEALTH
Alfred Healths Allied Health comprises a number of Allied Health disciplines who provide patient centred care across all clinical programs that operate at Alfred Health. The Allied Health team includes clinicians from Occupational Therapy Physiotherapy Orthotics and Prosthetics Speech Pathology Social Work Nutrition and Psychology (including Neuropsychology) and are supported by Allied Health Assistants. The Allied Health team works closely with the Nursing and Medical teams to provide a comprehensive and timely service to both in patients and out patients.
Allied Health disciplines provide care that optimises physical psychosocial communication and cognitive functioning. The Allied Health Professional Practice Framework underpins the work of Allied Health in contributing to Alfred Healths purpose.
THE DEPARTMENT
The Speech Pathology Department & Service is coordinated across Alfred Health including The Alfred Caulfield Hospital and Sandringham Hospital. At The Alfred a Speech Pathology service is provided to inpatients on all units and outpatients as referred through medical clinics.
POSITION SUMMARY
- To provide a high quality speech pathology service to all in and outpatients in the Acute and SubAcute clinical setting at Alfred Health.
- To provide high quality speech pathology services related to the assessment and management of patients with communication and/or swallowing disorders.
- To contribute to the management of the Speech Pathology Department through participation in professional development and ongoing quality activities.
- To provide supervision education and training of staff and students as appropriate.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- A recognised degree in Speech Pathology.
- Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Association of Australia.
- Experience within an acute or subacute setting
STAFF BENEFITS
- Salary Packaging
- Discount Health Insurance
- Car Parking (subject to availability)
- Onsite Gym (The Alfred only)
- Child care services (The Alfred only)
Please address the key selection criteria listed in the position description.
All enquiries should be addressed to Speech Pathology Manager Kate Lawlor. Mobile
Applications close at 11.00 pm on Tuesday 06th of May 2025
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 Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020 health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the departments risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Employment Type
Full Time
