• Permanent Part Time (24 hours per week)
• Salary Range: $86,730 - $99,700 pro rata
• Location: Caulfield Hospital 

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
• Plan and manage own workload to ensure adequate time for the achievement of primary objectives of the position

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

Benefits

• Salary packaging and novated leasing
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Discounted health insurance
• Opportunities for professional development

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

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.

A position description is attached.