Job Description

We are seeking a SPEECH PATHOLOGIST GRADE 1 to work in a full time (80 hours/fortnight)capacity based at NHILL .

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- Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement
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- Award Classification - Speech Pathologist Grade 1, Year 1 to Year 5 VP3 to VP7.
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We are seeking a SPEECH PATHOLOGIST GRADE 1 to work in a full time (80 hours/fortnight)capacity based at NHILL .

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- Allied Health Professionals (Victorian Public Health Sector) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement
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- Award Classification - Speech Pathologist Grade 1, Year 1 to Year 5 VP3 to VP7.
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ABOUT THE ROLE nn
- The Speech Pathology Department at WWHS provides generalist services to a mixed caseload of adult and paediatric community clients, residents and inpatients across WWHS hospitals and residential aged care facilities.
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- The Community Health Team provides services through a range of flexible service delivery models such as individual and group consultation, health promotion and education, to the communities across the catchment area.
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- The Speech Pathologist will be expected to participate in education and quality improvement activities.
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KEY SELECTION CRITERIA n

Essential:

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- Bachelor of Speech Pathology, Master of Speech Pathology or its equivalent tertiary qualification.
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- Eligibility for membership to Speech Pathology Australia.
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- Demonstrated knowledge and experience in assessment and management options for a broad range of communication and/or swallowing disorders.
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- Demonstrated effective and professional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
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- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary team and relevant stakeholders to achieve optimal client/patient outcomes.
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- Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated to learn and improve own performance through feedback and reflective practice.
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Desirable:

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- Broad clinical experience, or if a graduate, broad placement experience in a variety of community-based settings or relevant to the role within a rural health service.
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- Demonstrated interest in rural speech pathology practice.
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- Demonstrated ability to work independently without close supervision, and ability to manage time and workload appropriately.
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- Competent in computer use and willing to learn current software applications.
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PRE-REQUISITES nn
- NDIS Worker Screening Clearance.
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- Working with Children Check.
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- Fully vaccinated (including influenza) as per current Department of Health Directives.
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- Australian Driver’s Licence.
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KEY RESPONSBILITIES nn
- Manage a Speech Pathology caseload across acute, aged care and community settings.
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- Actively contribute as a team member to the effective operation of the Speech Pathology Department.
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- Work effectively and collaboratively with all members of the multidisciplinary team within WWHS, other professionals and agencies to provide client centred care and enhance continuity of care.
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- Establish and maintain positive relationships with external agencies and strategic partners in relation to effective delivery of Speech Pathology services and community development across the Wimmera.
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- Attend and participate in relevant committees, team meetings, case conferences and family meetings as required and relevant to the level of skill and experience.
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APPLICATIONS CLOSE 30 OCTOBER 2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Speech Pathologist Grade 1 (Nhill)
🏢 West Wimmera Health Service
📍 Nhill