(12-month contract, with possibility of extension for successful candidate)

We have an exciting opportunity awaiting a new graduate (Grade 1) Speech Pathologist to join our professional and committed team in the Speech Pathology Department at Swan Hill District Health. Relevant qualifications are required.

The Position

As a rural generalist speech pathologist, you will be responsible for providing speech pathology assessment and management to adult and paediatric clients with communication and/or swallowing disorders across our integrated health service. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work across both inpatient, aged care, community health, community rehab and specialist clinics

Our paediatric service is available to children from 0 – 6 (prior to school entry) offering assessment and intervention for feeding, speech, language and fluency.

Our adult services offer outstanding variety from assessing stroke patients in ED, working with progressive neurological conditions at community rehab, through to supporting consumers during the palliative stages with communication and swallowing

You will work collaboratively with other health professionals whilst also participating in community education. There is capacity for you to lead quality improvement initiatives as we work towards providing a progressive practice. The Speech Pathology department provides professional development, mentoring/supervision programs and opportunities to extend clinical skills via internal and external training

The Speech Pathology Department is supported by Allied Health Reception, and an expanding Community Care Division; including Health Promotion, Counselling, Dental, Community Rehabilitation, Aboriginal Hospital Liaison and Allied Health Departments

Mandatory Requirements





- Undergraduate Degree in Speech Pathology
- Registration with Speech Pathology Australia (CPSP status)
- Current National Police Check
- Working with Children’s Check
- Evidence of immunisation records/history as part of the Health Services Act 1988, 2020 Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers).

About Swan Hill:

Swan Hill is situated in North-West Victoria. Located on the beautiful banks of the Murray River with multiple tourist attractions and community events in the surrounding region.

About Swan Hill District Health:

Swan Hill District Health is a 143 bed (including Aged Care), fully integrated rural public health facility servicing a greater community of around 35,000 people. At Swan Hill District Health (SHDH), our vision is to provide connected care, best experience for our community.

SHDH is a compassionate, family friendly employer where every employee is a valued team member. Whilst encouraging and supporting work/life balance, SHDH also provides:

- A dynamic workplace
- Discounted Corporate gym memberships
- Salary Sacrifice/Packaging
- Professional Development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program

Attract Connect Stay; our community are excited to see you and your family arrive. Let us help you connect; schools, partner employment, clubs, housing and the things that matter to you when building your new life.

Swan Hill District Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process or the role, please let us know by contacting **@shdh.org.au

Swan Hill District Health reserve the right to interview and appoint candidates prior to this date.

📌 Speech Pathologist (Swan Hill)
🏢 Swan Hill District Health
📍 Swan Hill