• Seeking a Manager Speech Pathology Services
• Department: Community Services Division
• Classification: Grade 4, Years 1-4
• Hours per fortnight: 80 + ADO (consideration given to part time arrangements)
• Status: Permanent, ongoing

Relocation incentives available to suitable candidates.

As we kick off with a bang in 2024, Echuca Regional Health are excited to appoint a Manager Speech Pathology Services to compliment a great team who support the region, including community centre and home-based care; education facilities; ERH inpatient bed-based services; and, residential aged care.

about the role

The experienced leader will elevate our current team, aligning them to team strategy, and supporting staff with their development. The leader will create an inspiring environment with an open communication culture; and support everyone to achieve success in a high performing organisation.

While making an impact on the Allied Health Leadership Team, the Manager Speech Pathology Services will be accountable for:

• Clinical leadership and support for a team of experienced and highly valued Speech Pathologists
• Collaborative operational management of speech pathology services across the organisation, in partnership with Unit and Program Managers
• Contribute to clinical service provision across health service, building a strategy to achieve optimum levels with the resources available.
• Accountable management of Speech Pathology resources and staffing within defined budget
• Preparation of monthly activity reports and participation in management meetings.

Our team requires someone who has:

• Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia, and CPSP credentialed is essential
• Passion for developing the clinical workforce in alignment with needs of the organisation
• High-level self-awareness and established ability to lead by example
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated commitment to teamwork

We live by our values of Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, and we will ensure that our new recruits understand and also appreciate these values. Expect that anyone who attends an interview will be asked questions around these values. We will also respect each applicant by ensuring we respond to your application in a timely fashion.

This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working With Children Check and check on the NDIS Worker Screen prior to appointment. In addition, this position requires evidence of vaccination status for COVID-19.

Employee and family benefits include:

• Comprehensive learning and development program
• Flexible employment practices
• Generous salary packaging
• Extended employee assistance program (including support for family members)
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives
• Employee recognition program
• Free onsite parking.

We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders to apply.

For further information on the role please refer to the position description attached.

Applications are to be submitted online, via the Apply Now link.