Speech Pathologist

Your Role at St John of God Ballarat Hospital

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Grade 1 or Grade 2 Speech Pathologist to join the Allied Health team at St John of God Ballarat Hospital on a 12-month fixed-term basis.

New graduates are welcome to apply. Whether you are starting your Speech Pathology career or are an experienced clinician looking to develop your skills within a hospital environment, this is an opportunity to join a supportive multidisciplinary team and gain valuable experience across a diverse patient population.

St John of God Ballarat is one of Victoria’s largest regional private hospitals, providing a broad range of medical, surgical and rehabilitation services. The hospital has 256 beds and supports both inpatient and outpatient care across a diverse range of specialties.

As part of our Allied Health team, you will have the opportunity to work across acute and sub-acute rehabilitation settings, supporting patients with a range of medical, neurological, orthopaedic and general rehabilitation needs. Ballarat provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, with access to a rehabilitation gym and onsite hydrotherapy, supported by a multidisciplinary team including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, dietitians and exercise physiologists.

Join us for diverse clinical experience, professional development and the opportunity to be part of a supportive multidisciplinary team within a leading regional private hospital

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The Position

• Provision of Speech Pathology assessment and intervention for patients with communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
• Development of individual therapy programs, including short and long-term goals, based on patient needs and clinical presentation.
• Assessment and management of patients across acute and rehabilitation settings.
• Documentation of assessment results, treatment procedures and patient progress within the medical record.
• Participation in relevant client-related meetings, including ward rounds, family conferences and patient review meetings.
• Providing education and support to patients and their families regarding communication and swallowing difficulties.
• Making appropriate referrals and recommendations for further assessment, treatment or community support.
• Working collaboratively with patients, families and the multidisciplinary team to support positive patient outcomes and discharge planning.
• Using an evidence-based, problem-solving approach to clinical care.
• Contributing to quality improvement and service development activities.
• Completion of relevant administrative duties, including clinical documentation and statistical reporting.

To be successful in this role, you will have

A tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and current full membership with Speech Pathology Australia.

We welcome applications from new graduates through to experienced Grade 2 Speech Pathologists.

You will demonstrate:

• A genuine interest in developing your clinical skills across acute and rehabilitation settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to evidence-based clinical practice and positive patient outcomes.
• A willingness to learn, seek feedback and contribute to a supportive team environment.
• The ability to prioritise and manage your workload effectively.

For experienced Grade 2 clinicians, experience in rehabilitation or a relevant healthcare setting, together with the ability to contribute to supervision, mentoring, quality improvement and service development, will be highly regarded.

Experience working with patients experiencing communication, cognitive and swallowing difficulties, particularly within acute or rehabilitation settings, will be highly regarded.

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do, committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

The Benefits:

• Salary: $72,992 - $117,553 (pro rata for part time), plus12% superannuation

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

• • Novated leasing
  • work related expenses
  • self-education and
  • additional superannuation

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Innovative Professional Development opportunities

• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

For enquiries, contact Fleur Baker, Manager Allied Health, (03) 5320 2464.

If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.