Grade 1 Speech Pathologist Mental Health

Job Description

Grade 1 Speech Pathologist Mental Health Albury Wodonga Health Applications close Thursday 6 March 2025 at 11.59PM Overview Work type: Full Time - Fixed Term Salary: $64,823 - $87,989 Grade: Undefined Occupation: Health and Allied Health Location: Albury/Wodonga Reference: 1466 About The Role Dynamic work environment and collaborative team culture Flexibility for balancing work and life commitments Comprehensive learning and growth opportunities The Grade 1 Speech Pathologist Mental Health will be a valued member of the Mental Health team to undertake a range of duties expected of their profession within mental health. This will include discipline specific input into assessment, treatment and discharge planning both in the community and in the acute in-patient setting; completion of all relevant documentation; attendance at clinical and other relevant meetings; and liaison with family members or carers, staff across the Services, and community service providers. The Grade 1 Speech Pathologist will provide appropriate evidence-based assessment and intervention for communication and swallowing disorders for patients in these programs. The Grade 1 Speech Pathologist will be expected to undertake relevant training and learning opportunities. We are actively seeking candidates who meet the following requirements to apply for this exceptional opportunity. Bachelor or Master of Speech Pathology qualifying degree, and eligibility for membership of Speech Pathology Australia Commitment to mental health consumer recovery including the delivery of quality, recovery focused mental health care. Demonstrated emerging skills in working collaboratively in a multidisciplinary health care environment, using well developed interpersonal skills to achieve team goals. A commitment to engaging in clinical supervision and professional development, and a commitment to applying this knowledge to practice. Employment Type: This is a full-time opportunity. For further details, please refer to the Position Description or alternatively contact Shari Valente at for a confidential discussion. About Albury Wodonga Health (AWH) AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women’s and children’s, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services. Our growth continues with the opening of a state-of-the-art Emergency Department in 2024, and excitingly, the construction of a new hospital at our Albury site by 2028. This expansion will greatly elevate our ability to service the needs of our community, and we need a great team of people like you to accomplish this. What awaits you at AWH? We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development. Are you ready to become part of our team? To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack. Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award. AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks. Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community. Join our Talent Community Not the right role for you? Let us know what you’re seeking! We’d love you to join our Talent Community so our team can connect with you about other opportunities. To register your details, click Join our Team. Applications close Thursday 6 March 2025 at 11.59PM Posted 20 February 2025 Contact Mental Health Speech Pathology Educator Shari Valente #J-18808-Ljbffr