Senior Speech Pathologist Grade 3 – Rehabilitation at Cabrini HEALTH

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Speech Pathology, Leadership Skills, Communication Skills, Swallowing Disorders, Neurological Disorders, Palliative Care, Videofluoroscopy, Research Initiatives, Team Collaboration, Patient Care, Goal Setting, Clinical Support, Professional Development, Interpersonal Skills, Outpatient Experience, Neuro-Oncology

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Speech Pathologist Grade 3 Fixed-term full-time contract - Maternity Leave cover until November 2026 Elsternwick location Cabrini offers Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free annually, plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment Attractive hourly rates + 12% superannuation + 17.5% leave loading Flexible working options including purchased leave to support work-life balance Discounted staff parking and convenient public transport access at our Malvern location (subject to availability) Collaborative and supportive team culture with ongoing training and development About the role Are you looking to take the next step in your career & move into a leadership role? An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Speech Pathologist to join the Cabrini Speech Pathology team in this Grade 3 leadership position. We also strongly encourage senior Grade 2 clinicians who may be ready to move into a Grade 3 role in rehabilitation to apply for this position & we will work with the successful applicant to support this. The Grade 3 Speech Pathologist will work in our rehabilitation team across Outpatient Neurology, our Parkinson's disease program & neuro-oncology homecare service and management of the Cabrini home-based palliative care service. This role will also provide clinical support and guidance for staff working at Brighton in the inpatient rehabilitation caseload. Key responsibilities Provide specialist current clinical knowledge & skills in the area of rehabilitation. Ensures the provision of clinical services is responsive to the needs of Cabrini patients. Leads goal setting & team objectives for relevant clinical services, as a senior member of the Allied Health team. Maintenance of ongoing personal professional development/continuing education. Initiates, implements and evaluates research and encourages staff to participate in research and quality projects. About you Along with your passion for speech pathology, you will have experience working with patients with communication & swallowing deficits of neurological origin; and experience working with patients who present with Parkinson's disease. Experience working with palliative care patients is advantageous. Videofluoroscopy competency & LSVT certification is desirable. You will have: Membership of Speech Pathology Australia. Strong leadership skills to lead the speech pathology rehabilitation team, and an ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Well consolidated and broad post-graduate experience in a hospital setting, ideally with experience in an outpatient setting. Experience in the assessment and management of adults with communication and swallowing disorders (including competency in videofluroscopy) for a range of aetiologies. Well-developed interpersonal skills, which include excellent communication skills. To view the full position description please click here. Enquiries should be directed to: Head Speech Pathology & Dietetics Nadine Lawson on 0411 122 330 Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community. Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Working for Cabrini Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years. There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries. Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential. Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended. With more than 4000 staff and several campuses, we offer a range of employment opportunities to start, continue or advance your career. Cabrini employs health professionals in the medical, nursing and allied health fields as well as employing staff in management, administration, finance, hotel services, logistics, engineering, communications and other support services. About Us Cabrini is a Catholic charitable organisation inspired by the spirit and vision of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini and the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. This order was founded by Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini who was canonised in 1946 and later proclaimed Universal Patron Saint of Immigrants. We are a community of care, reaching out with compassion, integrity, courage and respect to all we serve. With more than 4300 staff, 1000 accredited medical practitioners and several locations, we offer a range of employment opportunities to start, continue or advance your career.

Responsibilities

The Grade 3 Speech Pathologist will provide specialist clinical knowledge in rehabilitation and lead goal setting for clinical services. They will also support staff in inpatient rehabilitation and participate in research and quality projects.