Speech Pathologist

Speech Therapist

Primary Care Centre

Part Time Permanent Position 0.6FTE

Classification: AHP1 Grade 1 - Grade 2 (Year level based on experience). Classification as per the Allied Health Professionals Agreement 2021-2026.

About the role:

This exciting role would suit Speech Pathologists with experience in assessment, diagnosis, therapy and management of groups and individuals with communication and/or swallowing disorders. The successful applicant will have the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team across outpatient and community settings. This position requires excellent assessment, organisation, communication, and interpersonal skills for the ongoing care of clients with communication and/or swallowing disorders.

About the Health Service

Mansfield District Hospital (MDH) is located in Victoria’s scenic high country, at the foot of Mount Buller and on the shores of Lake Eildon, only two hours from Melbourne.

At Mansfield District Hospital, we provide care for all life stages and critical health needs. This includes acute hospital care, urgent care, operating theatre, obstetrics with a midwifery group practice model, aged care, regional district nursing service for in-home care and our allied health services.

As a valued member of Mansfield District Hospital’s Primary Care Centre and multi-disciplinary Allied Health team, the suitably qualified applicant will provide high quality speech pathology care to patients and clients referred to the service. The successful candidate will be required to support a person-centered, community development approach to care in a variety of contexts, including the Primary Care setting, home, early childhood centres and schools.

The successful applicant would be a practicing member of Speech Pathology Australia and have a demonstrated ability to manage a generalist caseload and develop, coordinate and evaluate programs within a healthcare and education setting.

Please complete the online application form, a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria and attach a resume via Livehire at: https://www.livehire.com/job/mdh/D4CAK

If you require support or assistance with the application process, please contact MDHHumanResources@mdh.org.au.

Applications close: 2nd March 2025.

Full position description attached.

Mansfield District Hospital is fully accredited across all services, committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and the principles of diversity in recruitment. Employment is underpinned by merit-based selection and successful applicants are expected to model the MDH Values and Expected Behaviours and abide by the Code of Conduct. Commencement is subject to a successful MDH Police Check and provision of an employee Working with Children Check.