Alfred Health Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services. * 1 Fixed-Term Position until December 2025 * Full-time (80 hours per fortnight) * Grade 1 New Graduate Speech Pathologist (Classifications VP3-VP7) * Alfred Health Sites – Rotational position The Department The Alfred Health Speech Pathology Department is a co-ordinated service across all of Alfred Health which includes The Alfred, Caulfield Hospital and Sandringham Hospital. The department provides Speech Pathology Services to patients across the continuum of care. The Position Summary This is an exciting two-year position that rotates between the acute service at The Alfred and the subacute and community services at Caulfield Hospital. We encourage New Graduates and early-career speech pathologists with less than 6 months of experience to apply. The successful candidate will provide a high level of speech pathology service to an allocated caseload within the acute, aged care or rehabilitation setting. The Grade 1 Speech Pathologist will also demonste a sound level of clinical knowledge in the areas of swallowing, communication, voice and cognition. Skills/Qualifications Required * A recognised degree in Speech Pathology * Eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia * Ability to relate to and treat patients with a wide range of disabilities from a variety of social and ethnic backgrounds * Flexibility in approach to service delivery with acute, rehabilitation and aged care patients * Ability to recognise one’s professional limitations and ask for the appropriate assistance Staff Benefits * Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing * Discount Health Insurance * Car Parking (subject to availability) * Onsite Gym (The Alfred Hospital) * Close to shops and public transport Please address the key selection criteria listed in the position description. Please send all enquiries to Speech Pathology Manager, Kate Lawlor, 0437353788 k.lawlor@alfred.org.au Applications close Monday, 16 October 2023 Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged. In accordance with the Health Minister's Covid-19 Mandatory Vaccination Order, all Alfred Health employees are required to be fully vaccinated (3 doses) for COVID-19 or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Furthermore, in accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au http://www.alfredhealth.org.au/