• Fixed-Term 12 month contract
• Part-Time (0.8 EFT)
• Possibility of contract extension to meet community need

about us

North Richmond Community Health (NRCH) is committed to making healthcare more accessible and culturally relevant. With the recent addition of Victoria’s first Medically Supervised Injecting Room, NRCH works with community members to support social justice principles which afford all people the right to dignity, respect, and the highest quality of care.

NRCH provides a range of medical, allied health, dental and community services to clients from all backgrounds.

about the role

The Speech Pathologist (Part-Time Fixed-Term 12 month contract) works with other members of the Child Health and Development team to provide a multidisciplinary service to help children achieve meaningful participation in their everyday settings. The Speech Pathologist will be responsible for providing Community Health services to pre-school aged children, and NDIS services to children aged 0-7 years.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Provide high quality, evidence-based Community Paediatric Speech Pathology services and health education.
• Maintain and complete client health records and statistical/program records in keeping with the organisation’s policies.
• Refer, consult and liaise with other staff within the organisation and local agencies to ensure a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach to healthcare provision.
• Provide Kindergarten and other outreach services as required to meet needs of target population.
• The position may include supervision of students.
• Provide health education and promotion activities aimed at maximising good health and development in accordance with program development and evaluation strategies.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND ATTRIBUTES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO

• Bachelor of Speech Pathology or equivalent
• Practising member of Speech Pathology Australia with Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (CSPS) status
• Minimum two years’ experience as a Paediatric Speech Pathologist in a Community Health environment and / or experience with providing speech pathology services for participants in the National Disability Insurance Scheme - Early Childhood Early Intervention.
• Experience supervising Speech Pathology Students would be an advantage

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Demonstrated specialised knowledge in the area of Paediatric Speech Pathology for 0 to 6-year-old children with specific speech and language difficulties
2. Sound understanding of the principles of the Community Health Program and the National Disability Insurance Scheme
3. Experience providing Speech Pathology services in individual, group and consultative models
4. Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team environment
5. Ability to independently manage a Speech Pathology caseload
6. Experience working with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities and interpreters
7. Experience participating in service planning and evaluation
8. Well-developed MS Office skills and experience using statistical databases
9. Excellent written communication skills, including experience writing reports and other clinically related material

The preferred candidate will be required to undergo a Police Check prior to any offer of employment being made and only successful candidates will be notified.

A position description is attached.