Speech Pathologist

HELPING OUR COMMUNITY LIVE WELL.

Speech Pathologist - Grade 1, 2 or 3

Primary Health - Allied Health Services

• Ongoing
• Up to full-time
• Flexible working arrangements

Overview

Kyabram District Health Service (KDHS) is a medium-sized rural health service that delivers a range of programs and services including acute, subacute, residential aged care and allied and primary health care services. KDHS has three campuses located in the townships of Kyabram, Stanhope and Tongala.

KDHS is a passionate inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We are a culturally diverse organisation with a wide variety of people from different races, cultures, age, gender, ethnicity, physical ability, sexual orientation, religious belief, work experience and education background. We believe diversity drives innovation and we will continue to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a reflex and where there is a deep sense of pride, passion and belonging that transcends any role.

About the Role

The Speech pathologist will provide a service within the Primary Health program. This will involve providing speech pathology services to outpatient community clients, acute and aged services and within the early intervention service/NDIS where required.

The Speech pathologist may also provide service to families in their unique and natural environment and therefore the Speech Pathologist may provide services within the home, pre-school, kindergarten, child- care and other community settings. At times the Speech Pathologist may be required to conduct group activities and convene parent and community information sessions as requested.

As a member of the Primary Health Department, the appointee will contribute to the overall performance of the team consistent with Kyabram District Health Services Purpose, Vision and Values.

About You

•  A Bachelor of Speech Pathology, Bachelor of Applied Science in Speech Pathology, or an equivalent qualification as recognised by Speech Pathology Australia.
• Membership of Speech Pathology Australia
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent time management and communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of Family Centred Practice
• Up to date knowledge of adult communication and swallowing disorders
• Confidence working with elderly within residential and community settings.
• Working with a broad paediatric caseload of common paediatric disorders/disabilities

What KDHS Can Offer You

KDHS is a compassionate, family friendly employer where every employee is a valued team member.

Inclusive of a perfect work/life balance, KDHS also provides:

• A dynamic workplace
• Free onsite car parking
• Professional Development opportunities
• Salary Sacrifice/Packaging
• Employee Assistance Program
• Immediate Start option
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave

Further Information

Download a copy of the position description and contact Andrew O'Connor or Shani Clark, Acting Primary Health Manager on (03) 5857 0238  or email aoconnor@kyhealth.org.au & sclark@kyhealth.org.au

Vaccination against COVID-19 and Influenza (where mandated) is a mandatory requirement for this role.

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police check and Victorian ‘Employee’ Working with Children’s Check. Completion of a Commonwealth of Australia Statutory Declaration is required prior to commencement. KDHS 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.

KDHS would like to acknowledge that we operate on Yorta Yorta land and wish to pay our respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise our First Peoples as the Oldest Living Culture on the Planet and their connection to our lands and waterways.

Recruitment agencies should note that KDHS does not accept agency resumes. KDHS is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.